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Louisiana Tech Pre-Vet Club honored at national symposium

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of the ways clubs and organizations on Louisiana Tech’s campus operate and function. State guidelines have limited many opportunities for these groups, such as holding meetings, competing in person for events, fundraising, and organizing social gatherings.

DOTD to close Vienna railroad crossing downtown Ruston on Sunday

U.S. 167 (Vienna Street) northbound in downtown Ruston will be closed at the railroad grade crossing on Sunday, June 6 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Ruston man wanted for attempted murder

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On Saturday, the Ruston Police Department responded to a call from the North Louisiana Medical Center about a gunshot victim at 12:40 a.m.

Legislature OKs $125K for Ruston skatepark

The Louisiana Legislature has passed its $38 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and a recently added earmark for funding of the city of Ruston’s proposed skatepark made its way into the final figures.

Memorial Day

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LEFT: In honor of soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, Owens Funeral Home placed flags around the Forest Lawn Cemetery on Monday. These flags are placed around a monument inscribed with the 23rd Psalm.

Tech lifts campus mask requirement

For the first time in more than a year, face masks will officially be optional on the campus of Louisiana Tech University.

Grambling woman charged in brawl with officers

The Grambling Police Department was called out to a residence in the 130 block of Edith Rose Lane Saturday at approximately 4:06 p.m. to what turned out to be a combative situation.

Diamond Dogs hosting NCAA Regional

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By Brian Trahan
editor@rustonleader.com

Day of the walkoff

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What could be better than to rally from 8-0 down and then win in an extra-inning walkoff?

DA waiting before considering grand jury in Greene case

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Third Judicial District Attorney John Belton said he had a “very good” visit with the family of Ronald Greene on Thursday but did not promise them anything concerning future prosecution of Louisiana State Troopers implicated in Greene’s death.