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Tech virus case count trends down

Louisiana Tech University reported slightly fewer confirmed cases of COVID-19 in its third week of fall quarter classes than either prior week, according to the latest update on its online virus da

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Man charged with battery of an officer

A Ruston man has been arrested after allegedly trying to disarm an officer, spitting on officers and telling officers he would kill them.

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School board to schedule superintendent interviews

The next superintendent of the Lincoln Parish School District will either be Richard Durrett, Jr. or Byron Lyons.

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Change for Bayou Classic

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many audibles being called for football, particularly on the collegiate level.

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City eyes offering internet service

The city of Ruston is considering becoming an internet provider.

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Man arrested for carrying gun on GSU campus

Grambling State University police officers have made the fourth arrest since Aug. 21 in relation to someone carrying a firearm on campus.

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Kidnapping, armed robbery suspect sought

The Ruston Police Department is asking for help to find a man wanted in connection with a Sept. 11 kidnapping and armed robbery incident.

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RFD adds paramedics

The Ruston Fire Department has five new paramedics among its ranks. They bring to 31 the number of paramedics on RFD’s 51-person roster.

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COVID cases rise as lawmakers aim to cancel emergency order

Newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continue to increase by double digits in Lincoln Parish, even as a Ruston state representative joins the Legislature’s move to curb Gov.