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Bearcats unanimous No. 1 in Class 5A poll after opening win

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Ruston is the top team in Class 5A in the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s week two prep football polls after a week one 35-27 win over Acadiana.

Tech announces summer honor roll

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Louisiana Tech University has announced the names of students on its Summer Quarter 2024 President’s and Dean’s honor lists.

Impaired driver arrested in Union Parish fatal crash

FARMERVILLE — Shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on Hwy. 33 north of Farmerville. The crash claimed the life of 28-year-old Rodney Kesee, Jr., of Farmerville.

Demand for phone leads to battery arrest

A Grambling woman faces aggravated battery charges after she allegedly knocked another woman to the ground over use of a cellphone.

Hunters get a tax break during this weekend’s Sales Tax Holiday

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Consumer purchases of firearms, ammunition and a wide range of hunting supplies are exempt from state and local sales tax during the Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday, through Sunday, Sept. 8. The sales tax holiday began on Friday.

Like Toby, are we truly living life to its fullest?

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When Toby Keith died in February, I wasted no time in offering a tribute. My next column featured insights based on my personal experience with the artist as well as musings around his storied career.

Learning to hunt squirrels by watching how Dad did it

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My message box last week contained a note advertising a Beginners Squirrel Hunt Seminar to be held in Minden Sept. 21 at the office of Wildlife and Fisheries at 9961, Highway 80 in Minden. Those interested should call 337- 7358685 to preregister as space will be limited.

Grambling State celebrates new president, new era

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Grambling State University and its newest president, Martin Lemelle, Jr., made history in more ways than one at Lemelle’s investiture ceremony Friday.

Procedural oversight delays GEDC trial

An apparent procedural oversight dating back some months has led to the postponement of Monday’s scheduled trial involving the Grambling Economic Development Corporation.

Aldermen to consider bridge, Buc-ee’s, budget

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Ruston’s Board of Aldermen is poised to take the next steps Monday toward replacement of the dilapidated Tech Drive I-20 overpass and construction of the Buc’ees Travel Center.