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Overtime with RDL Episode 29: Zoey Smith
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After a March revelation that victims in a 2023 Ruston stabbing spree weren't made aware of court dates and developments, other victims have shared similar stories. The local DA's office has rolled out changes aimed at upping victim contact.
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Cost reports indicate that even as Ruston's only major hospital has been in financial distress for several years, it's also been paying millions in fees each year to three different companies tied to the hospital's owner, Rock Bordelon.
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With a new judge and new prosecutors in place, the murder trial in the 2023 Louisiana Tech stabbing case is now slated for November, almost exactly three years after the deadly incident.
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Check out the first of a two-part series on Ruston’s Carroll Biggs, who served in World War II and was a prisoner of war.
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"I don't like being average. It's not an average program. We gotta figure it out and we'll figure it out and we'll be better."
Recapping #LATech ending 2026 with an early exit in the CUSA Tournament.
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The Lincoln Parish government is asking the state health department to investigate concerns with Ruston's Northern Louisiana Medical Center, from staffing and equipment issues to finances and sanitation.
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Small schools in Lincoln Parish delivered big performances at the LHSAA State Track Meet last week.
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"I can't say enough about them."
Cedar Creek survives a late comeback from Riverside Academy and is off to the state tournament. The Cougars will try to win their first title since 2014.
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Ruston’s Board of Aldermen has agreed to annex approximately 115.5 acres along I-20 just west of the current city limits in conjunction with the frontage road project now underway that’s part of the deal made to land the Buc-ee’s Travel Center.
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Tonight the Lincoln Parish School Board will have a meet-and-greet event with its lone superintendent candidate before it officially votes to hire him.
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Ruston Daily Leader retweeted
Apr 29
"I have nothing to hide."
"He’s just an unbelievable human being."
If you look up 'genuine' in the dictionary, I bet Hudson Rowan (@rowan_hudson) shows up. A deep dive into an unbelievable story of resilience and faith for one of @LATechBSB weekend aces.
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Louisiana Tech and Conference USA have finalized an exit settlement.
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Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker today announced he will seek reelection to a fourth term.
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With the town of Dubach holding an election on alcohol laws in a few weeks, now Lincoln Parish District 5, which includes Choudrant, has an active petition circulating to seek the same.
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Ruston Daily Leader retweeted
Apr 13
Lincoln Prep celebrated its state championship over the weekend with a community parade. First title since 1992 is worth a party. Great shots from @cpt_tatum.
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Current Assistant Superintendent John Young is poised to become the next superintendent of Lincoln Parish schools, and the first Black superintendent in district history, after the school board revealed Thursday that he was the only applicant.
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A Ruston man who worked as a state corrections officer at David Wade Correctional Center in Homer is now charged with sexual battery involving a juvenile.
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