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November 2022

Lady Techsters open hoops season with expectations

Pressure is a privilege for the Louisiana Tech women’s basketball team. After a Conference USA title game appearance, 21 wins and West Division title last season, the Lady Techsters aren’t running from preseason rankings and plenty of returning talent as the 2022-23 season begins Monday vs Central Baptist.

Ruston cross country teams earn titles at state regionals

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The Ruston High cross country teams took care of business on their home turf – or park to be specific – and walked away with two team titles at the Division 1-Region 1 Championships Thursday at Lincoln Parish Park.

Health Hub project clears hurdles

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Title ambiguity resolved, design phase to begin soon

Getting ahead

Revisions proposed to city’s zoning code ahead of alcohol sales issue

New camera system coming to parish schools

The process of overhauling and expanding the security camera systems at Lincoln Parish public schools is underway.

Voters head to the polls on Tuesday

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Lincoln Parish voters have only a handful of decisions to make when they go to the polls on Tuesday. What they decide will either bring change or validate that they like the way things are.

Pancakes anyone?

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Pancakes anyone?

Aldermen set to vote on utility rate hikes

Ruston residents get their chance Monday night to weigh in on a pair of proposed city ordinances that, if approved, could mean an average $26-per-month jump in utility bills.

Cassidy discusses passenger rail in north Louisiana

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MONROE — Thursday, U. S. Senator Bill Cassidy ( R- Louisiana) spoke at a stakeholder meeting to discuss extending passenger rail service along the I- 20 corridor, which runs through North Louisiana.

Ambulance agreement on aldermen’s agenda Monday

Ruston’s Board of Aldermen is set to vote Monday on an intergovernmental agreement with the Lincoln Parish Police Jury for the Ruston Fire Department to provide ambulance and rescue service to rural areas through 2027. In return for the service, the parish will pay the city $645,604 annually plus an inflation adjustment based on the consumer price index. If accepted, the five-year renewable agreement goes into effect Jan. 1.