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Man charged with threatening officer, other charges

A 28 year-old man was arrested by Ruston Police last week after two encounters in less than two hours. Jeremiah Thomas of Ruston was ...

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Smith, Wheeler earn Class B all-state honors

The honors keep piling up for a pair of Lincoln Parish softball stars. Choudrant’s Zoey Smith and Simsboro’s Carlei Wheeler were both named to ...

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Tech Athletics announces new fan and donor engagement programs

Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications With the impending approval of the NCAA landmark case, and the evolving landscape of college athletics, Louisiana Tech Athletics ...

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Remembering Marjorie Lorene Traylor Gibson

Funeral services for Lorraine Gibson will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 6, 2025 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston, LA with Pastor ...

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Remembering Merry Ann Bonin

Merry Ann Bonin, 76, born December 18, 1948, passed away on June 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 6, 2025 at ...

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75-year-old Wiley earns master’s in counseling from LA Tech

At 75 years old, Loretta Wiley walked across the stage at Louisiana Tech University to receive her master’s degree in counseling and guidance with ...

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RHS covered pavilion construction underway

By Kyle Roberts RUSTON, La. — Drive by James Street near the campus of Ruston High School and you’ll see dirt being moved near ...

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Man arrested for harassing girlfriend

A Ruston man was arrested for creating a disturbance after refusing to comply with a warning by police to cease verbal abuse of his ...

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Tech Athletics unveils new vision to champion service, purpose, and brand advancement

Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications Louisiana Tech University’s Athletics Department announced today a renewed vision that emphasizes people, purpose, and progress to help ...

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Woman found with stolen documents

A Quitman woman was arrested recently after she was found in possession of documents stolen from several victims. Amy Marie Kelly-Lopez, 47, was arrested ...

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