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August 2023

Local man wanted in California turns self in

A Ruston man wanted for alleged sex crimes in California has turned himself in to authorities.

Reflections on a pair of bad girls

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At approximately 1 o’clock on the morning of Aug. 27, 2020, Hurricane Laura roared ashore in Cameron Parish as a Category 4 storm.

Partnership between Tech, GSU celebrates first grad

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Louisiana Tech Summer Commencement marked a special occasion for Geormar Owens, Tech’s College of Business, Grambling State University, and Deloitte. Owens became the very first graduate to have benefitted from a unique initiative that provides GSU accounting undergraduates with accelerated entry into Tech’s Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program.

Harris named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week

Louisiana Tech wide receiver Smoke Harris has been named the Blenders Eyeware Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week due to his efforts during Saturday’s 22-17 win over FIU.

No. 4 Bearcats embrace lofty hype

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In the days that followed a crushing 17-10 loss to Destrehan in the Division I Nonselect state championship in New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome, Ruston head coach Jerrod Baugh came to his team with a clear goal.

Fitzmorris family teams up with VFW for Veteran Outreach program

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Above, the family of the late JP Fitzmorris, who was killed while on deployment in the Middle East in 2012, has teamed up with local VFW Post 3615 for a Veteran Outreach program. Left, veteran Jake Barge (right) visits with Russ Place resident Peggy Christian, whose husband was a Purple Heart recipient in the United States Air Force.

Tech took a punch to the midsection, then showed guts

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True-blue football fans can be a fickle bunch by nature. Here in Louisiana fans can take it to another level of gridiron bipolar disorder.

New era begins at Lincoln Prep

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Panthers ready to open season, stadium against Madison

There’s going to be a cat fight

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J-Hodge looks to start season strong versus General Trass

Bulldogs will utilize running-back-by-committee approach

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Louisiana Tech will be forced to pivot at the running back position not even two weeks into the season but is ready to watch young faces take advantage of their moment.