Students from Calhoun Middle School, Downsville Community Charter School, Lincoln Preparatory School and Simsboro School helped bring the goods for the final day of Middle Grades in the Mix. Hosted by the SCILS Region 8 LASTEM Center at Louisiana Tech University and facilitated by Bill Deese and Kristie Ruddick of Tech’s Chemistry Department, the experience provided middle grades students to participate in chemistry lab in Tech’s Integrated Engineering and Science Building along with engaging with the professors for exciting demonstrations, chemistry careers and a deep dive into the world of chemistry concepts. The SCILS team is now set to welcome students from I.A. Lewis for a day exploring applications in computer science with its CS4U (Computer Science for You) program.
In an election with no local surprises, Lincoln Parish voters on Tuesday backed Republican President- elect Donald Trump in his bid to return to the White House.
As a fan of one of the most laughable NFL franchises — the Chicago Bears, for those not keeping track at home — I find myself trapped in an endless cycle of offseason hope that goes nowhere year after year.
Playing against a field that included five top 50 teams, two of which are ranked in the top five, Louisiana Tech was the best golf team on Monday at the Ka’anapali Classic.
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who survived two assassination attempts.
William Augustus “ Dub” Jones, age 99, passed from this life on November 2, 2024, at his home in Ruston. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend.
A celebration of life for Patrice Hilton, 72, of Ruston, was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Ruston. Visitation was held from 9-11 a.m. with the service following at 11 a.m. Interment followed with a private graveside at Cook Cemetery in Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Ruston.
The Lincoln Parish School Board is in the process of calling some audibles after learning that the money raised by an April bond election will not be enough to cover the Ruston High athletics upgrades and other projects it presented to voters at the time.
