January 2023

Local ladies ride aboard Celebration Riverboat in Rose Parade

Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen Laura Hunt (middle) of Ruston and Miss Louisiana Gracie Reichman, a former two-time Miss Louisiana Tech, ride next to Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser on Jan. 2 in Pasadena, California, in the annual Rose Parade. Celebration Riverboat was a huge success, garnering the Showmanship Award by the Tournament of Roses committee.

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Jones picks up Buddy Davis T-shirt

Choudrant basketball player Michael Jones dropped by Cotton Top in Ruston recently to pick up his Buddy Davis Memorial Athlete of the Week T-shirt, courtesy of the Ruston Daily Leader. Jones is a standout for the Aggies on the basketball court this season.

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Baugh named Class 5A Coach of the Year

Three Bearcats named LSWA first team All-State

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Cedar Creek, Lincoln Prep square off in league opener for both

It’s a battle of familiar felines between Cedar Creek and Lincoln Prep girl’s basketball to begin district play.

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Tech clutch in the TAC

Lady Techsters respond with key 79-74 win over Rice

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Bulldogs upend Owls in thrilling 88-82 overtime battle

HOUSTON – Louisiana Tech accomplished something no other team had this season and that was win inside Tudor Fieldhouse.

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Buc-ee's eyes Ruston location, seeks tax break

Speculation that a Buc-ee’s travel center is coming to Ruston appears to be coming true.

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Weighted blankets can help with sleep

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How to handle a lengthy renovation

The global pandemic reignited people’s passions for home renovations, as they directed dollars that would normally have been spent elsewhere into the places where they were now spending the most time — their homes.