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Annual Faculty and Staff Club Food Pantry Auction raises over $3,000

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To address food insecurity among Louisiana Tech students, Catherine Fontenot, associate professor in the University’s School of Biological Sciences in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences (ANS), established the Good Nutrition Mission Food Pantry in 2017.

LPB plans busy December programming

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The people, places, and history of Louisiana are in the spotlight this December with a slate of special programs airing on Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB). From a look at special holiday traditions across the state to two new documentary premieres, there’s something for everyone this December on LPB.

Graffiti vandals strike again

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The graffiti vandal has struck downtown Ruston again, this time on the back wall of the historic Heard Freighthouse located on East Railroad Avenue.

Grambling police nab suspect in kidnapping, armed robbery

Grambling city police have arrested a suspected wanted in an armed robbery and kidnapping that occurred Friday morning.

Graffiti vandals strike again

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The graffiti vandal has struck downtown Ruston again, this time on the back wall of the historic Heard Freighthouse located on East Railroad Avenue.

Facing a familiar foe

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Ruston takes on Destrehan for fourth time in five years

Fulbright fellow joins Tech microplastics research team

In a new project aimed at combating microplastic pollution, Louisiana Tech University welcomes Dr. Gaurav Pandey, a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship, to the research team of Dr. David K. Mills, retired professor of biological sciences, and Dr. Rebecca Giorno-McConnell, professor of biological sciences. The team will develop innovative solutions to the global challenge of microplastics in soil and wastewater.

Chase leads to woman’s arrest

Lincoln Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a Farmerville woman last week after she led them on 3.5-mile chase down Hwy. 33.

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LTRI hosts 2024 Air Force Science and Technology Wargame

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The Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI) in Bossier City welcomed nearly 140 scientific and defense specialists in October for a 10-day wargame exploring future concepts.