For many sports fans, the kickoff to football season means the time to tailgate has returned as well. Tailgating evolved from informal fan gatherings by the tailgate of a supply wagon preceding the earliest college football games. Today, it involves setting up temporary camp in the parking lot of everything from neighborhood schools to city stadiums before a big game.
The Lincoln Parish School District has not received any applications from homeschooled students to participate in its schools’ athletics programs or extracurricular activities since a state law went into effect Aug. 1 requiring schools to allow such students to try out.
A former employee of a Ruston long-term care facility has been charged with multiple counts of theft, exploitation of the infirmed, and forgery stemming from her allegedly stealing money from residents and staff.
The free gameday “Tech Trolley” shuttle service that ferries Louisiana Tech football fans to and from downtown Ruston to Joe Aillet Stadium has added a new stop this year.
5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry traveled to Dubach to partner with their city council to serve a free jambalaya meal. All told, 100 meals were served. 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry works throughout Lincoln Parish to address food insecurity with free meals twice a month. To get involved or find out where the next meal will be served, go to their website 5 loaves2fishruston.org or follow them on Facebook at 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry Ruston.
