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April 2024

Officials rally for safe driving

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Minorities disproportionately suffer fatalities, serious injuries

Montessori school inspired to boost security after Tech stabbing

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Six months ago, a violent stabbing attack on Louisiana Tech University campus came as a shock to a Ruston community with a reputation as a relatively quiet town.

Amendments deferred due to possible constitutional convention

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BATON ROUGE — Republicans on a House committee refused Wednesday to pass proposed constitutional amendments, preferring to wait for a constitutional convention sought by Gov. Jeff Landry.

North Hogan Road closure

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The north end of Hogan Road near Choudrant will be shut down for approximately one week beginning Monday, for bridge replacement.

Love the Boot cleanup set for Saturday

On Saturday Lincoln Parish will participate in Louisiana’s Love the Boot cleanup event on a broader scale than ever before.

Winning isn’t always black and white

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You can count me as one of those sports observers who rarely sees the value in moral victories.

Book signing: ‘I Am More’ shines light on healing from sexual assault

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A book signing for “I Am More: Confronting the Aftermath of Sexual Assault” is scheduled for 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday at The Avenue Christian Bookstore.

LDEQ’s clean water loan fund seeks eligible projects

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) is opening the call for applications for the 2024 funding cycle. In 1987, the CWSRF program was created through the Title VI of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972.

Ruston Kiwanis Club welcomes local child care centers

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Ruston Kiwanis Club welcomes local child care centers

RHS track teams take second at 2-5A meet

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What started out as the District 2-5A track meet at Ruston High School Wednesday turned into a head-to-head battle between Ruston and Alexandria Sr. High in the boys and girls team standings.