Ruston city police arrested two local men Saturday after the pair apparently gave counterfeit $ 20 bills that were possibly play money to a cashier at the Walgreens store on North Trenton Street.
When the defending state champion Ruston Bearcats came running through the school sign at L.J. “Hoss” Garrett Stadium Friday evening, a new high school football season was underway. The No. 1 ranked Bearcats were successful in defeating previous No. 3 Acadiana 35-27. See the new LSWA prep poll today in Sports.
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.
Ruston volleyball finished its opening week strong with three road wins, including two at a competitive North/ South Tournament in Lafayette on Saturday.
The Ruston Farmers Market, a fixture in the city for the past 16 years, invites the community to a special evening on Oct. 3 from 6-9 p.m for the Annual Autumn Dinner.
