April 2022

Sprucing up the Military Museum

Volunteer Lincoln Class of 2022 volunteer Emily Lockwood cleans display cases at the North Louisiana Military Museum in Ruston as part of a recent group project. Volunteer Lincoln is currently planning other projects. Visit www.volunteerlincoln.org for more information. Courtesy photo

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Ruston man arrested following domestic dispute

A Ruston man was taken into custody Monday afternoon following a domestic dispute during which he was accused of punching his wife.

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Ruston High student, jailed since February, pleads guilty to theft

The Ruston High School student who was arrested for allegedly transferring money out of a teacher’s account into his own has plead guilty.

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Hometown Pledge

A.J. Thomas has been a leader on and off the field at Cedar Creek School in Ruston, so it’s no surprise that he has become Louisiana Tech’s first commitment for the Class of 2023 under new head football coach Sonny Cumbie.

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Bearcats pound Red River 10-0, Aggies overcome Timberwolves in 10 innings

The Ruston Bearcats hit the field Monday to keep their momentum going and accomplished that with a 10-0 victory over Red River at home.

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Tech to host NSU tonight at Love Field

Louisiana Tech’s Bulldogs kicked off a busy week of home action on the baseball diamond at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park by hosting Little Rock Tuesday. Tonight, the Dogs will be hosting Northwestern State.

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Ruston track and field teams favored at 2-5A district meet

Weeks of preparation, early morning runs and traveling all over the country have led the Ruston High track and field teams to the postseason.

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Thomas J. Smith Jr.

Tommy Smith, affectionately known as Papa or Mr. Tommy to his family and friends, entered the Church Triumphant on April 19, 2022, in Ruston. He was 80 years old.