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September 2022

Now that’s Bearcat football

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Dyson Fields turned to the Ruston sideline and made a gesture, rather a promise, to Bearcats head coach Jerrod Baugh that wasn’t hard to discern.

GSU drops road battle at UCA

CONWAY, Arkansas — The Grambling State University women’s soccer team suffered a 2-0 loss to Central Arkansas at the Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex on Friday night. Beatriz Kretteis led the Lady Tigers’ offensive attack, putting two of four shot attempts on goal. The loss drops GSU to 2-5 on the year. Central Arkansas built a 1-0 lead in the 29th minute on a goal from Sydney Brough, Grambling State nearly tied the game right at the halftime buzzer, when Lizbeth Aguero pinged a free kick off the the top right corner of the crossbar. UCA tacked on one more goal on a free kick in the 89th minute to secure the 2-0 victory.

Ruston rolls over Haughton in sea of red

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The interior of Ruston High School’s gymnasium was shaded more like the back rows of the Crayola Crayon box rather than a typical volleyball matchup you’d see in the home of the Bearcats.

Panthers move to 2-0 with 48-20 thrashing of Lions

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Let the good times

Ruston man charged with attempted murder

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A Ruston man faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder and several other charges because of an argument with his girlfriend at her Nutmeg Drive residence.

LPSB passes $97M budget

Projected revenue boosted by federal relief funding

A Champ at Twister

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Louisiana Tech mascot “Champ” takes on student Vance Melmoth in a game of Twister in the Quadrangle Thursday during the Taste of Ruston event to celebrate Tech Welcome Week. Businesses gathered on campus to educate studentsabout what goods and services are available around the city.

A Day of Remembrance at AEP

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A.E. Phillips Laboratory School held its annual Patriot Day program Friday to remember the 9/11 tragedy and honor local first responders. Second graders Alexis Denton, Jonah Thomas, Vivian Walker, Elizabeth Hunt, Mcyn Gipson and Sam Stone present their class’s poster thanking representatives of the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office for their service, including Sheriff Stephen Williams, third from left.

Money decisions ahead for Ruston aldermen

Ruston’s Board of Aldermen will consider several money-related decisions Monday that could have long-term impacts on the city.

China Grove Church in Ruston to hold Pastoral Appreciation

China Grove Church in Ruston will be celebrating its fifth Pastoral Appreciation, honoring Pastor Damian Wilson Sr., and Victoria Wilson, on Sept. 18 at 3 p.m.