Robert B. Moore, former Ruston resident, died at his home in Minden during the evening of Friday January 26, 2024, at age 75, after several years of ill-health.
Virginia A. Moyers, age 94, passed away on January 28, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1929, in Ruston to Jesse Julius and Ruby Alexander Smith. She was a proud resident of Jackson, Mississippi.
Louisiana Tech University is a key member of a team that attracted the largest and most competitive grant ever awarded by the National Science Foundation—up to $160 million over the next 10 years. Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL) is a statewide effort that includes more than 50 public and private partners from throughout Louisiana. The team of universities, community and technical colleges, state agencies, and industry and capital partners share an aligned vision for positioning the state to lead the global energy transition.
Louisiana Tech’s Niilo Maki-Petaja continued his strong play in round three on Tuesday at TPC Sawgrass, shooting 70 (E) to finish in a tie for fourth among the 84-player field at the Sea Best Invitational.
The Ruston Bearcats took care of business in a unique non-district battle against former RHS star Scotty Thurman and his Parkview Patriots on Tuesday, taking the win 63-44 to improve to 15-8 overall.