October 2023

Reaction split over Tech president process

Henderson talks appointment hopes, reasons for applying

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Judge denies Greene defendant’s motion to dismiss charges

A state district judge has refused to dismiss negligent homicide and malfeasance charges against a former Louisiana State trooper accused in the beating death of Black motorist Ronald Greene.

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RCT’s production of ‘ Anne of Green Gables’ opens this week

“Anne of Green Gables,” a production by the Ruston Community Theatre (RCT), opens Thursday at the Dixie Center for the Arts and runs thru Sunday, with a matinee.

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Optics of next Tech presidency not a good foot to start on

Louisiana Tech University appears to be on the cusp of getting a new president. And if the process goes down like it’s being set up to do, there’s only word for it: wrong.

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Gag orders against Trump should be unconstitutional

Former President Donald Trump just can’t keep his mouth shut. He rants and raves against anyone who crosses his path. He is a lightning rod of abuse and launches attacks against anyone with whom he disagrees.

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TODAY AT A GLANCE

Today is the 284th day of 2023 and the 19th day of autumn.

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Ruston High Class of 1983 holds reunion

As part of homecoming week at Ruston High School, the Class of 1983 held a reunion. The Class of 1983 consists of (front row not in order) Cody Richard, Michelle Miller Hammock, Vivian Calcote Young, Cynthia Jones Perry, Angela Pringle Mamon, Sheila Jenkins, Carla Harrison Thomas, Tierny Copeland Robertson, Carolyn Washington Nelson, Alescia Strickland Cranford, Funsha Goldsmith Snowden. Second row, not in order — Tim Flournoy, Mac Lazarus, Jolanda Houston, Ramona Williams Hargrove, Karen Gilley Baker, Pam Dade Nance, Sheila Honeycut Daye.