A Celebration of Life for Connie A. Watts, 76, of Ruston, was held at 10 a. m. Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Officiating the service was Rev. Connor Evans.
HOUSTON — The seventh-ranked Louisiana Tech bowling team went 3-2 on the opening day of the Track Kat Klash and Emerald Bowl in Houston on Friday. Louisiana Tech opened the tournament with a sixbagger to take a commanding lead over Alabama State.
In a hard-fought Homecoming matchup, Cedar Creek faced off against the Arcadia Hornets on their home turf, but couldn’t quite pull off a win in a 14-12 thriller.
This weekend MedCamps of Louisiana held its Heroes with Hearts Retreat, a partnership with Louisiana Tech University’s Division of Nursing that pairs MedCamps campers with chronic illnesses or disabilities with Tech nursing students. Campers have a fun and safe weekend at camp while students get hands-on experience with pediatric care in a community setting. Held since 2019, this year 22 campers like Caroline Patton, left, joined 44 Tech students like Kaylee Ford, right.
I’m a big fan of catfish. I like to catch them and I especially love to sit down to a platter of crispy fried and tender catfish filets. I have a favorite spot where I go when my appetite is poking me in the ribs and telling me it’s time for a catfish meal.
Woods Chapel Baptist Church A pastor installation of Rev. D.J. Lanier Sr. will be held at Woods Chapel Baptist Church, located at 326 Leachman Rd. In Ruston. Pastor Doug Randle will be the speaker at 11 a.m., while Pastor Maurice White will be the installation speaker at 3 p.m.
