NEWS
From left, Louisiana Tech University President Jim Henderson, Grambling State University President Martin Lemelle, Jr., Louisiana Delta Community College Chancellor Justin Hoggard, and Lincoln Parish School District Superintendent John Young comprised the roundtable panel at Wednesday’s State of Education Luncheon held by the Chamber of Commerce. Photo courtesy of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
08/09/2026 - 12:00am
Education leaders from across Lincoln Parish gave the local business community an update on their visions for equipping students and meeting ever-shifting workforce needs at the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s State of Education Luncheon...
SPORTS
The Thomas Assembly Center, home of Louisiana Tech men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball, celebrates its 44th year of operation this year. Photo courtesy of Louisiana Tech
08/09/2026 - 12:00am
The Thomas Assembly Center, home to Lady Techsters basketball, along with Bulldog men’s basketball and women’s volleyball, celebrates 44 years of operation this year.
But is one of the longest standing athletic facilities at Louisiana Tech open for...
OPINIONS
08/09/2026 - 12:00am
A DIFFERENT BEAT
Back in the beginning of June a Ruston family experienced what we can all imagine as parents’ worst nightmare when 14-yearold freshman Lux Smith suffered extreme heat illness at football practice.
Since then, Lux has been battling...
OBITUARIES
08/01/2026 - 12:00am
Dr. Wesley Ferrell Lee, DVM, born June 11, 1955, died July 22, 2026, after a short illness. He was a much-beloved son and brother and will be greatly missed.
Dr. Lee is survived by his mother, Doris Virginia Staples Lee of Ruston and Minden; his son...
