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Empty feeling

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Playing in fanless Burton Coliseum following a proclamation issued by Gov. John Bel Edwards that allowed only student-athletes, coaches, officials and school administrators to attend the weekend’s state championship boys basketball game, Lincoln Preparatory School and Simsboro High School both fell in their respective title games on Saturday.

Former LPDC escapee paroled, arrested again

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Lincoln Parish Sheriff Mike Stone remembers the night in October 1993 when Phillip Wayne DeWoody broke out of the parish detention center by taking a female officer hostage.

Amid closure, schools begin meal handouts

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The Lincoln Parish school district began its period of state-mandated school closures in response to the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus, Monday.

Crystal Richard named Leader publisher

Crystal S. Richard has been named Publisher of The Ruston Daily Leader, effective today. The announcement was made by Dona H. Smith, operations manager and vice president of Newspaper Service Company, Inc. which manages the newspaper.

Edwards announces more anti-virus measures

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Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday took additional measures to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19in in Louisiana by imposing further limitations on public gatherings, restaurant operations and more.

Jury president declares state of emergency

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Lincoln Parish Police Jury President Joe Henderson on Monday declared a state of emergency in the parish as a result of the coronavirus threat

Schools, universities respond to coronavirus

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As President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday related to the outbreak of COVID-19, or coronavirus, another host of cancellations and precautionary efforts were made at the state an

Spring elections postponed

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In another precautionary measure related to COVID-19, or coronavirus, Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announced Friday that Louisiana’s April 4 presidential primary had been postponed to June 20, and the May 9 municipal election to July 25.

Watson returns as city economic development head

Former Ruston Economic Development Administrator Ray Watson has his old job back.

Coronavirus task force issues update

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As the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continued to cause concerns and numerous event cancellations across the country and state, the newly formed Lincoln Parish Health Task Force met for the second time Thursday morning to prepare for the possibility of the virus appearing locally.