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August 2022

Coaches, athletes, fans mingle at Thomas Assembly Center

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On Saturday morning at the Thomas Assembly Center, Louisiana Tech hosted its “Fall Fan Fest,” giving fans an opportunity to meet players from fall sports teams.

First look at the Cats

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Bearcat Madness showcases RHS for local fans

Jags looking for breakout season in 2022

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Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series previewing Louisiana Tech’s opponents for the 2022 football season. Next up is the South Alabama Jaguars.

Ruston’s McBride appointed to state board by Edwards

Janet H. McBride of Ruston has been appointed by Gov. John Bel Edwards to the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters.

More than $2.4 million secured for north Louisiana rural healthcare

District Five Congresswoman Julia Letlow ( R- Start) announced Monday that the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than $2.4 million in improving healthcare across her district. The funding is targeted to rural communities and will be dispersed through the USDA’s Rural Development Community Facilities Emergency Rural Health Care program. “As we’ve seen over the past two years, healthcare is a critical need in our rural communities,” Letlow said. “ We’re incredibly proud of these substantial grants awarded in our region and look forward to continue working on the Appropriations Committee to bring home even more investments in the future.”

Hanging out with Champ at Fall Fan Fest

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Marlea Crowe and little Westen Crowe hang out with Champ at Louisiana Tech’s Fall Fan Fest Saturday at the Thomas Assembly Center.

Grambling State Fan Day

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This young Grambling fan managed to load up on autographs of his favorite Tigers Saturday at the GSU Fan Day held at the Hobdy Assembly Center on the campus of GSU.

Ruston High Bearcat Madness

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Leader photos by Cameron Maynard

How much should a backpack weigh?

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Backpacks are handy tools that carry an array of gear. Students rely on them to hold books, while hikers and campers utilize backpacks to carry items such as food and beverages that keep them safe on trails. Even office workers may turn to backpacks to carry laptops or other tools of the trade.

Local residents give back through acts of kindess

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In keeping with the reputation of “Southern hospitality,” Ruston citizens are leading by their concern for others and the good deeds of giving back. These are two examples of such deeds that have taken place in the city recently.