October 2023

Tigers fall to powerhouse Many 38-6 in district action

Jonesboro- Hodge ( 2- 6, 0- 3 district) dropped its fourth game in a row in a 38-6 loss to No. 7 Many (5-2, 3-0 district) on Thursday, with the Tigers unable to contain the explosiveness of the defending state champions for long.

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Tech offensive lineman Delfin named nominee to Wuerrfel Trophy

Louisiana Tech offensive lineman Abraham Delfin was one of 102 FBS college football players nominated for the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy, the organization announced Thursday.

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Cougars put up a fight in home loss to Ouachita Christian

Cedar Creek’s threegame winning streak ended Friday night as the Ouachita Christian Eagles got the best of the Cougars, 35-0.

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Complete domination start to finish

Bearcats cruise past West Ouachita 48-6 to remain undefeated

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Proposed black bear season creates controversy

I saw my first black bear in Louisiana several years ago when I was on a deer hunt in Madison Parish. My host dropped me off at my deer stand for an afternoon hunt when we looked down the foot plot and saw a bear.

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Mary Elizabeth Miller Heuer

Mary Elizabeth Miller Heuer of Jonesboro, entered into eternal rest on October 15, 2023, at the age of 92.

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CHURCH NEWS

Editor’s Note: If you have a submission regarding your church’s worship services, you should email the information by 5 p.m. Wednesday to newsroom@rustonleader.com.

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Hall wins Sheriff’s Association scholarship

Skylar Hall, a Quitman High School student, is the 2023 Louisiana Sheriffs Association Scholarship winner for Jackson Parish. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students where the sheriffs are members of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program. The goal of the program is to provide assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education.

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Deadline nears for student oratory competition

Union Parish youth ages 13 to 21 are invited to enter the oratory competition slated for 1 p. m., Saturday, Nov. 11, in the Union Museum of History and Art. Preregistration must be completed by Nov. 10 at unionmuseum@gmail. com, or in person at 211 N. Main Street, Farmerville.