November 2023

Give a beloved side dish a fresh new taste this Thanksgiving

Hosts don’t have much room to experiment when preparing turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. However, hosts have much more leeway when it comes to side dishes.

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Lincoln Parish voters back three state amendments; oppose one

Lincoln Parish voters went along with their statewide colleagues in approving three of four proposed state constitutional amendments but broke ranks on one proposal.

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Ruston voters approve LEPA membership

Ruston is on its way to becoming the newest member of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority.

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Ruston High quarterfinal playoff tickets on sale today

Fans of Ruston football have a brief window prior to Thanksgiving to get tickets for Friday night’s Division I Non- select quarterfinal playoff game at L.J. “Hoss” Garrett Stadium.

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Local voters help give GOP clean sweep statewide

Lincoln Parish voters joined voters statewide on Saturday in giving Republicans a clean sweep of all the major statewide offices.

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Louisiana Tech parts ways with DC Scott Power

Louisiana Tech has parted ways with defensive coordinator Scott Power, team sources confirmed to the Leader Sunday evening.

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Bulldog ready for Thanksgiving

Turpin Orthodontics in Ruston made sure its bulldog is fully in Thanksgiving mode. Decked out in pilgrim attire, the always festive dog has welcomed patients and guests with an appropriate sense of gratitude in recent weeks, ready for Thursday’s festivities.

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Tech confers 304 degrees, Napoli delivers address

Louisiana Tech University conferred 304 degrees on members of the Tech Family at the 346th Louisiana Tech commencement held Saturday at the Thomas Assembly Center.

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Tech bowling team finishes fourth at Hawk Classic

The No. 10 Louisiana Tech bowling team ended the fall portion of the schedule with a fourth- place finish at the Hawk Classic hosted by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Sunday at Bowl America Woodbridge.