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Lake Claiborne Fourth of July parade

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More than 25 golf carts participated in a Fourth of July parade Sunday at Lake Claiborne, including this one with Uncle Sam and Elvis on board. Leader photo by CRYSTAL RICHARD

Victim hit by rock; Ruston PD arrests suspect

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Ruston police responded to a fight on Saratoga Street Saturday involving one man hitting another with a “foreign object.”

Grant to fund study of police officers’ health

A $25,000 grant has been approved for a Louisiana Tech University interdisciplinary project to research and implement new ways to protect police officers’ health.

Lighting up the Fourth of July sky

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The skies over Ruston filled with explosions of fireworks Sunday as residents celebrated Independence Day. Here Temple Baptist Church fireworks provide a backdrop for patriotism. Photo submitted by Jeff Perot

Murder arrest

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A suspect has been arrested in connection with the June 29 midday homicide that occurred on Wyoming Ave. in Ruston.

Virus mortality

The number of Lincoln Parish deaths likely attributable to COVID-19 has increased by one.

Human Trafficking

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Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series on Freedom13,its ministry to human trafficking victims and survivors, and the issue of human trafficking in Louisiana.

Scott becomes new G-Man

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GRAMBLING — The dawn of a new era in Tiger Land took place here Thursday as Grambling State University announced the hiring of a new athletic director.

City looks to state for help with Streetscape

The bid for the next portion of Ruston’s downtown Streetscape program that is scheduled to get underway this summer has come in about $1.8 million higher than the city anticipated, but that doesn’t mean the work has been put on hold just yet.

Jim Robken retires as director of Tech bands

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Jim Robken, longtime Louisiana Tech University director of bands, was recently feted as he retired after more than 30 years in the position. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends gathered on the stage of Howard Auditorium for a reception as well as time to reflect and fellowship. At right, Robken visits with former Tech track and field star John Allen and his wife while a plaque (left) presented by the School of Music is shown displayed among other mementos. Photos by LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS