Louisiana Press Association Executive Director Jerry Raehal (far right) was in Ruston last week to present Better Newspaper Competition awards to the Ruston Daily Leader staff. Right, Raehal presents the Newspaper of the Year award to RDL Publisher Celeste Holley. Left, the staff accepts major awards for Newspaper of the Year, General Excellence and the Sam Hanna Award for Best Column. Front row, from left are Brian Trahan, Caleb Daniel, Celeste Holley, Matt Belinson, Regina Crawford and Nancy Bergeron. Back row, from left are Charlotte Rainwater, Ashten Morgan, Leroy Kimble, Leiann Trantham, Shawn Conley and Rachel Cooper.
