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April 2022

Techsters remain hot with 11-3 pasting of SFA

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Louisiana Tech erupted for 9 runs in the second inning and recorded its second straight run-rule victory defeating Stephen F. Austin 11-3 Thursday night at Dr. Billy Bundrick Field.

Grambling braces for fire rating drop

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GRAMBLING — Lack of equipment, training and missing records could cause the city of Grambling’s fire rating to drop for the second consecutive time, the city’s fire department consultant said Thursday.

Eco-Car building complete

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It’s been almost three years since the F3 tornado that ripped through Ruston destroyed the building that housed the Ruston High School Bearcat Motorsports Eco-Car team.

Puppies popular at Bulldog Block Party

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Walker & Co. was filled with an energetic and enthusiastic crowd that kept “The Puppy Project” bidding wars going until the minute time ran out Thursday at the Bulldog Block Party in downtown Ruston. Above, Howard Whitlock bids for his daughter Katie, who was on the phone from Little Rock, Arkansas. Leader photo by Cathi Cox-Boniol

Final Farewell to Sheriff Houck

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Pallbearers carry the remains of longtime former Lincoln Parish Sheriff Wayne Houck to a waiting hearse following Friday’s memorial service.

Relief Funds

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About two years since COVID-19 arrived on the scene, the Lincoln Parish School District has been allocated more than $33.4 million in mostly federal pandemic relief funds.

Right or wrong, spotlight shining again on GSU athletics

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In an era when many aspects of collegiate sports are in transition if not downright revolutionary change, Grambling State has decided to up the ante.

Can you stick a Yurchenko full?

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According to livestrong. com, there are nearly 5 million young people participating in gymnastics in the United States.

City spending trending down, Ruston mayor says

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Revenue coming into the city of Ruston has gone up about $12 million over seven years, but expenses have dropped slightly. That’s according to information Mayor Ronny Walker shared with the Ruston Rotary Club on Wednesday.

Place your bid on the bulldog puppies

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At right, the crowd gathers at Walker & Co. Thursday night to bid on “The Puppy Project” at the Bulldog Block Party in downtown Ruston. Above, Christine Strebeck (left) places a bid on the “Red and Blue” puppy done by artist Nick Bustamante (right). Visitors at the party also enjoyed barbecue from Big Boyz Smokehouse Food Truck, as well as music and fellowship. Leader photos by Cathi Cox-Boniol