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Officer checking unconscious man finds drugs

A Dubach man was arrested by Ruston Police last week after he was found unconscious in a parked recreational vehicle and was later found ...

Michael James

June 16, 2025

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Ruston man arrested at disturbance call

A Ruston man was arrested June 3 after he allegedly attempted to kick down the door of an ex-girlfriend’s apartment. Demarius Jenkins, 33, was ...

Michael James

June 16, 2025

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COLUMN: The grand slam

On the afternoon of June 4, 1987, 22-year-old Marquisa Kellogg was working at the Grand Slam Restaurant, a once-popular eatery in the Madisonville neighborhood ...

Michael James

June 16, 2025

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Why is Friday the 13th considered bad luck?

Today is Friday, June 13th. It’s the only Friday the 13th in the calendar year 2025. So, what are the origins of this myth? ...

Michael James

June 16, 2025

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Ruston’s Lee earns first team all-state, three more ‘Cats make honorable mention

By Kyle Roberts It’s been nearly half a decade since the last Ruston High Bearcat made the LSWA 5A All-State team. Not so anymore ...

Michael James

June 16, 2025

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Tech’s Bates to play overseas in summer tour

Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications Louisiana Tech guard AJ Bates has been selected to join Athletes in Action Basketball for an international tour ...

Michael James

June 16, 2025

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Notice of death — June 12, 2025

Mickey Howard “Mule” Sherrill November 7, 1958 – June 10, 2025 Visitation: Friday, June 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral ...

Michael James

June 13, 2025