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East Railroad Avenue at South Bonner Street closed for approximately 90 days

The City of Ruston announced East Railroad Avenue, at its intersection with South Bonner Street, will be closed to through traffic, beginning at 7:00 ...

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Arkansas man charged with stalking

An Arkansas man was arrested by Ruston Police last week for stalking and simple battery after a complaint by his estranged wife. Michael Porter, ...

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Soileau packed a punch as a boxing champ, provided priceless life lessons as a coach

By RAYMOND PARTSCH III Written for the LSWA George “Bobby” Soileau taught his son how to throw a punch. Every day after coaching and ...

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Bearcat alum Green wins gold

EUGENE, Ore. — Former Ruston High Bearcat and current Oklahoma Sooner superstar B.J. Green took home the triple jump national championship this past weekend ...

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BREAKING: LA Tech’s Henderson, Ivey address Sun Belt speculation

JOURNAL SPORTS As the world (of conference realignment) turns. It could be its own soap opera. Well, the latest turn – at least strongly ...

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Ruston to host Softball Dixie World Series in July

by Hanna Singh Get ready to play ball in Ruston! The Softball Dixie World Series will be coming to Ruston this summer for their ...

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Man faces rape charge

A man who allegedly beat a woman who refused to have sex with him has been charged with forcible rape and false imprisonment. The ...

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Three children, 34 animals removed from Bienville Parish home

The Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a local woman after an investigation of cruelty to her children led to the discovery of 34 animals ...

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Bad breaks on back nine, crucial ruling on 15th fairway doom Burns’ U.S. Open bid

By DOUG IRELAND, Journal Sports OAKMONT, Pa. – Four holes remained, and despite some rain-induced struggles, Sam Burns’ drive was in the 15 th ...

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Sweet shot, sweet heart paved Johnson’s journey: Coushatta to Lady Techsters and WNBA

By TEDDY ALLEN Written for the LSWA She picked up a basketball as a challenge when she was 9 and used it to prove ...

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