Louisiana Tech University Professor John Matthews was recognized in November as the 2024 United States Fellow of the International Society for Trenchless Technology ( ISTT) at the annual international conference and board meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Ruston’s annual Christmas parade rolls at 6 p.m. today. The parade will leave from Ruston High School, travel down Everett Street, turn east on Alabama Avenue then turn onto North Monroe Street, continue to the
A Ruston man who told police he was making fun of his younger brother for being able to read only at first-grade level now faces charges for allegedly strangling both his brother and his mother.
The holidays are a time for all types of Christmas miracles. Barbara Kirkland just didn’t expect to find one of hers at a Trenton Street intersection in downtown Ruston.
Louisiana’s youngest learners entered the school year somewhat more skilled in reading for their grade level than they did last year, according to a new literacy report from the state Department of Education.
Paige Harvey and Kelly Hodge’s second-grade students have been collecting toys this holiday season to be donated to the Toys for Tots organization, which distributes the toys to famlies in need at Christmas. Pictured is Harvey’s class with its donations.
A Ruston woman who hit a city police officer in the head and was eventually held at taser point so she could be handcuffed has been charged with resisting an officer, battery of a police officer, and disturbing the peace.
Ruston’s Planning and Zoning Commission has turned down the preliminary plat of a proposed townhouse development off Tech Drive, citing public concerns, including that the buildings are too close to established residences on the north side of Edwards Drive.
