April 2024

I-20 Exit 93 ramp closure

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the I-20 westbound off ramp at Hwy. 145, Exit 93 in Lincoln Parish will be closed Tuesday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesday, May 1, from 8-11:30 a.m.

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Longball powers Diamond Dogs past Nicholls 10-7

Louisiana Tech carried the momentum from its Top 25 series win over Dallas Baptist back home for a 10-7 win over Nicholls on Wednesday.

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Fields to speak at GSU spring commencement

GRAMBLING — No stranger to Grambling State University, Louisiana Sen. Cleo Fields will serve as keynote speaker for GSU’s Spring 2024 Commencement to be held at 10 a.m. May 10 inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.

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Bulldogs add transfer forward

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball head coach Talvin Hester announced Wednesday the addition of Sean Elkinton, a transfer from St. Edward’s University.

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Rogers, Anding lead list of Ruston athletes qualified for state track meet

It’s been a good week for Ruston High distance ace Thomas Rogers.

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AD Ryan Ivey’s contract approved by UL System

The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors approved a four-year contract for Louisiana Tech Athletic Director Ryan Ivey at its meeting Thursday.

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Lincoln Prep making progress on football facilities to be ready for fall

GRAMBLING — You can’t help but hear the ringing of drills in your ears as you walk around the campus of Lincoln Preparatory School.

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Tornado dedication a needed reminder

For the past several months I’ve been trying to go on a little run in the evenings.

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ART ON 45, a grand finale

The ART ON 45 project recently celebrated its seventh and final edition with a spectacular art exhibit and auction event at the Creatives At Work Gallery in downtown Ruston.