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Local events

Each Monday through Friday, the Lincoln Parish Journal will post a list of non-for-profit upcoming events happening in the parish. If you would like ...

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TV schedule announced for 2025 Bulldog football

Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications In conjunction with Conference USA, Louisiana Tech football announced its broadcast schedule and kick times for the 2025 ...

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Remembering Suzan Baskin Napper Martin

Funeral services for Suzan Baskin Napper Martin will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the chapel at Temple Baptist ...

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Ruston resident and author Jean DeFreese Moore releases new book

In her latest stirring novel, A Father’s Love: Love and Honor, acclaimed author and Ruston native Jean DeFreese Moore transports readers to one of ...

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Choudrant High graduates 57 in Class of 2025

Choudrant High School saw 49 students earn their high school diploma this year, including four with Summa Cum Laude honors and 11 with Magna ...

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Former Cougar Lillo powers to world title

As a Biology/Pre-Med major at Louisiana Tech University, Cedar Creek graduate Lawson Lillo is more than willing to put the weight of the world ...

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Cedar Creek graduates 45 in Class of 2025

Cedar Creek School recently held its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 as 45 students completed their high school work and received their ...

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COLUMN: Commencement 2025

By Doug Strickel It was a privilege and an honor to provide the commencement address at Louisiana Tech’s Spring ceremonies.  As I reflect on ...

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Confrontation prompts police intervention

A Ruston woman was arrested earlier this month after police responded to her apartment regarding an unwanted guest and a confrontation ensued. Kristie Haughton, ...

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS TODAY! Register here for the Park Haus Peach Cookery Contest

Join us for the 2025 Park Haus Peach Cookery Contest to be held on Thursday, June 5, at 5 p.m. at the Ruston Farmers ...

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