Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, Louisiana. 8,842 likes · 1,799 talking about this. Your community news source in Lincoln Parish. Publishes Tues - Fri and Sunday. Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Leader file photo A petition pushed by Walmart and Brookshire's to call a referendum on alcohol sales in Ruston was successful. The parish Registrar of Voters has finished certifying the signatures. The issue is expected to head to a public vote in March. See Wednesday’s Ruston Daily Leader for more information.212 W. Park Avenue. Ruston, LA 71270. 318.255.4353 © Ruston Daily Leader 2024Luther Dean Hammons was born on July 31, 1934, in Dubach, and went to be with his Savior on November 6, 2023. Luther served his community as a first responder with the Ruston Fire Department for 32 years. Though he had many roles in his years with the department, he is probably best remembered by his fellow fire fighters for his talent …Grambling State University basketball player Chanse Robinson’s debut game last week was apparently a violation of his release agreement from jail on pending kidnapping and battery charges, and now a warrant is being issued for his arrest once again.Nov 13, 2023 · A Louisiana Tech University student faces four counts of attempted second-degree murder in connection with Monday morning’s stabbing of four women outside the university’s Lambright Sports and Wellness Center. Jacoby Johnson, 23, of Rayville, remains in the Lincoln Parish Detention Center, where he was taken about 2 p.m. Monday. Nov 15, 2023 ... ... Ruston Daily Leader via AP). (Caleb Daniel / Associated Press) ... Ruston. Advertisement. “My prayers are with Annie's husband Peter, the entire ...Wednesday, October 18, 2023. No matter what happens in the Nov. 18 runoffs, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury has been flipped. Two of the old guard didn’t seek reelection, and two fell in Saturday’s primary. That’s half of the “Gang of Eight,” the members who, in January, fired former parish Administrator Doug Postel for no stated reason.Oct 14, 2023 · In perhaps the most seismic shift for the next jury term, complete but unofficial returns show that current jury President Richard Durrett lost his seat in a landslide to newcomer Dan Lord, picking up just 26% of the vote in District 3 to Lord’s 74%. In a district that led the way in turnout with 40.5% of the electorate casting votes, Lord ... 212 W. Park Avenue. Ruston, LA 71270. 318.255.4353 © Ruston Daily Leader 2024The Ruston Daily Leader is the community newspaper published Tuesday-Friday and Sunday at 212 W. Park Ave. To subscribe to print and/or e-Version, call 318.255.4353 or …Jun 1, 2021 ... unanimously voted to name the Ruston Daily Leader as the o cial journal for fiscal year 2021-2022. Ms. Duke presented the 2021-2022 employee ...Michael Scott Young. Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Mr. Michael Young, age 64, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on June 28, 1959 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Raymond G. and Barbara Ann Woolcox Young. Mike was Christian by faith. He was a devoted son, brother, father, and friend to anyone he met. He especially enjoyed …Nov 14, 2023 ... Credit: Caleb Daniel/Ruston Daily Leader via AP ... A fourth, Debby Hollimon of Ruston, was grazed by the attacker's knife, according to The ...Ruston Daily Leader - FacebookWednesday, September 27, 2023. Dwight Donnell Wright, a Ruston native, at the age of 59, passed away suddenly on September 18, 2023. On March 18, 1964, Dwight was born to the union of Isaac and Verlena Calloway Wright. He is the fourth child of ten. Dwight served in the United States Army and after his service he enjoyed his life on the road as ...212 W. Park Avenue Ruston, LA 71270 318.255.4353 Electric vehicles (EVs) have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, as more and more people are looking for sustainable transportation options. With this growing demand, sever...Mayfield's final stamp on the night ended another potential Zachary scoring drive as the Broncos moved inside the Ruston 26 with just over six minutes left in the third. A Broncos penalty pushed them back to the Ruston 41 and Mayfield cemented a punt after sacking Spangler for a three yard loss. The efforts of Mayfield and his teammates held ...Caleb Daniel. — [email protected]. Monday, July 31, 2023. After nearly two years, the civil lawsuit alleging bullying and sexual battery between students at Ruston’s Cedar Creek School is over. The parties seemed to have settled the matter out of court Monday just after jury selection in the case’s trial was slated to begin.Search Ruston Daily Leader. Acadia Allen Ascension Assumption Avoyelles Beauregard Bienville Bossier Caddo Calcasieu Caldwell Cameron Catahoula Claiborne Concordia DeSoto East Baton Rouge East Carroll East Feliciana Evangeline Franklin Grant Iberia Iberville Jackson Jefferson Jefferson Davis Lafayette Lafourche LaSalle Lincoln …Feb 13, 2024 · St. Jude Radiothon exceeds 2023 fundraising total. The total funds raised for the Z107.5 St. Jude Radiothon when it went off the air in Ruston Friday came to $93,957, $5,569 more than the $88,388 raised last year. At the event’s conclusion, station program director Matt McKenney, said, “After years... Police jury. Feb 7, 2024 · Tony entered into the gates of Heaven February 3, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Funeral services for Tony Otwell, age 84, of Dubach, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Mineral Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Tipton and Bro. Danny Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the Mineral Springs ... Saturday, December 16, 2023. Bonnie Ruth (Gunnels) Rogers, 86, of Ruston passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, following a long illness of dementia. She was a resident of Leslie Lake Nursing Home in Arcadia and following the death of her husband of 69 years in June, moved to Cypress Pointe Nursing Home in Bossier City. Bonnie was born on ...Saturday, February 25, 2023. David Aaron Cole Richardson, a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend went to his eternal home on January 29, 2023. Cole was born on October 12, 1990 in Ruston. Cole is survived by his parents, Peter and Annie Richardson; his sister, Taylor Richardson Burt ( brother- inlaw, Alex Burt); his nieces, Blake and Haas ...Photo by Josh McDaniel. The No. 4 Ruston Bearcats took care of business and remain undefeated on the season after a 48-6 win over Pineville on Friday. Despite playing without three starters for most of the night, the Bearcats (7-0, 2-0 district) had a shutout in hand until a Pineville kickoff return with 10 seconds left ended the drought.Located in the red, rolling hills of North Louisiana, the city of Ruston, founded in 1884 as a settlement by the railroad track, today (1959) has grown into a progressive city of over 15,000 persons. A History of Ruston — Part I | Ruston Daily Leader Jan 10, 2024 · Lisa Yvonne Fuqua. Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Funeral services for Lisa Yvonne Fuqua, 57 of Ruston, were held at 11 a. m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Homes of Ruston. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston. Friday, January 19, 2024. John Thomas Richardson, III, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 22, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 85. Born on June 22, 1938, in Monroe, Tom grew up in Ruston, and graduated from Ruston High School. In 1961, he earned his B. S. in Civil Engineering from Louisiana Polytechnic ...Ernest L. Young, age 84, of Ruston, LA died Saturday October 14, 2023 after a brief illness. Mr. Young was a Captain and pilot in the U.S. Air Force, a local small business owner for 40 years and an active Trinity United Methodist Church member. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Andrea of Ruston; four children: Ernest Lee “Ernie” …Joe H. Geter, Sr. Friday, November 3, 2023. Joe H. Geter, Sr., was born on January 12, 1945 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He took his final flight carried in the arms of his Lord on Sunday October 29, 2023 at the age of 78. A Memorial Service will be held Monday November 6, at Mulhearn Funeral Home at 300 McMillan Road in West Monroe.What began as a traffic stop for a vehicle not having an illuminated license plate landed a Farmerville man in the Lincoln Parish Detention Center on a slew of drug and weapons charges.Luther Dean Hammons was born on July 31, 1934, in Dubach, and went to be with his Savior on November 6, 2023. Luther served his community as a first responder with the Ruston Fire Department for 32 years. Though he had many roles in his years with the department, he is probably best remembered by his fellow fire fighters for his talent …By. Caleb Daniel and Nancy Bergeron. — [email protected]. Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Leader photo by Nancy Bergeron Renee Womack, election commissioner at the Vienna precinct, delivers her precincts election day returns to Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court Linda Cook Tuesday evening. Vienna was the first precinct to report.212 W. Park Avenue. Ruston, LA 71270. 318.255.4353 © Ruston Daily Leader 2024Caleb Daniel and Nancy Bergeron. Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Today, Lincoln Parish voters headed to the polls to make their voices heard on a broad slate of local, regional, statewide and federal elections. Since Wednesday's edition of the Ruston Daily Leader will print before election results are tallied, the Leader will update this …The Sleep Inn & Suites – University of Ruston, a Gold Award 2022 Win... ner, would like to thank the community for voting us a Runner-Up in the Hotel Category in Ruston Daily Leader's first ever "Best of Lincoln Parish Reader's Choice Awards." A thank you also goes out to our staff for showing constant professionalism and hospitality to our guests.Dec 27, 2023 · Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Timothy C. Babcock, born on October 7, 1950, peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2023, following a recent decline in his health. He was only 73 years old. Tim is survived by his loving wife, Beverly “Ginger” Babcock; devoted son, Stephen Babcock and his wife Jessie; and granddaughter, Audrey of ... The main responsibility of a team leader is to guide a team so that it reaches its full potential. The team leader has more responsibility than anyone, because if he does not carry...Applications are in for the open president seat at Grambling State University, and semifinalists will be chosen at a meeting Monday in Baton Rouge. Here's the list Ruston Daily Leader October 5, 2021 · A Simsboro man is behind bars after he allegedly abused his girlfriend’s oldest daughter in the early morning hours on Sunday.Mary Jane Cheek Van Zandt. Mary Jane Cheek Van Zandt passed away on January 30, 2024, in Ruston, following a lengthy battle with complications from diabetes. She was born and raised in Dallas on April 9, 1952, the daughter of Dr. J. Harold and Anna Lou Cheek. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Van Zandt; sisters, Lynn Cheek …Nov 13, 2023 · Jacoby Johnson, a Tech student from Rayville, was arrested Monday morning in connection with the attack and has been charged with four counts of attempted second-degree murder. McKane, a graduate student in Tech’s Department of Kinesiology, was in stable condition in a Shreveport hospital as of 4:30 p.m. Monday, Ruston city officials said. Business advice for tomorrow's leaders, from top marketing professionals. The role of business evolved dramatically in 2020: the year of the pandemic was also a year of activism, a...Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Timothy C. Babcock, born on October 7, 1950, peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2023, following a recent decline in his health. He was only 73 years old. Tim is survived by his loving wife, Beverly “Ginger” Babcock; devoted son, Stephen Babcock and his wife Jessie; and granddaughter, Audrey of ...Mar 9, 2021 · Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Returning to the city where his career began, Brian Trahan has been named Editor of the Ruston Daily Leader, effective immediately. A 1993 graduate of Louisiana Tech University in journalism, Trahan continues a long and accomplished career in newspapers after completing a stint in Sulphur at the Southwest Daily News. Top Louisiana State Police officials traveled to Ruston in May last year, apparently hoping to persuade the 3rd Judicial District attorney’s office not to prosecute the trooper whose body camera video has become key to the investigation into the death of Black motorist Ronald Greene.PINEVILLE — Ahmad Hudson scored 24 points and grabbed 23 rebounds to pace four Ruston Bearcats in double figures as they opened District 2-5A play with an 80-61 road win over Pineville. Ruston (11-7, 1-0) shook off a slow start as the Rebels scored the first eight points of the game before rallying to open a 24-point halftime lead and ...Rick Hohlt, who has led the newspaper since 1991, announced his retirement effective April 28. He received praise from community leaders for his journalistic integrity, …Located in the red, rolling hills of North Louisiana, the city of Ruston, founded in 1884 as a settlement by the railroad track, today (1959) has grown into a progressive city of over 15,000 persons. A History of Ruston — Part I | Ruston Daily LeaderMay 17, 2020 ... ... Ruston Daily Leader, who also provides staff mentorship. The purpose of Chatterbox is to promote Ruston High School and allow students the ...1 day ago · 212 W. Park Avenue. Ruston, LA 71270. 318.255.4353 © Ruston Daily Leader 2024 Update. Search for Public Notices in our 3 year archive by using the search criteria filters to display results. Database of public and legal notices published in newspaper.Library board to discuss state bill that would restrict ‘explicit’ materials. The Lincoln Parish Library Board of Control has called a special meeting Thursday exclusively to discuss a pair of pre-filed bills in the Louisiana Legislature that seek to overhaul how libraries are run and what materials they make available to minors. Read more.Nov 15, 2023 ... Staff report. The names of four women stabbed Monday at Louisiana Tech University have been confirmed to the Ruston Daily Leader, ...Nov 13, 2023 ... — Ruston Daily Leader (@RustonLeader) November 14, 2023. According to Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker, Woodward and Richardson were listed in ...Crotons are the quintessential fall tropical plant in Louisiana. Fall conjures thoughts of gorgeous landscapes dressed with the colors of the season: yellow, orange and red. During the fall holidays, there are a couple of traditional plants you may see used to create festive décor for our homes. One is mums, and the other is a tropical plant ...Jan 17, 2024 · Ruston garbage and recycling customers who live inside the city limits should put both of their cans as close to the road as possible by 10 a.m. Thursday if they want them emptied this week. But customers outside the city limits will have to wait for pickup until regular schedules resume next week. “We will pick up as much trash as we can ... Ruston Daily Leader October 5, 2021 · A Simsboro man is behind bars after he allegedly abused his girlfriend’s oldest daughter in the early morning hours on Sunday.Sunday, July 16, 2023. William Bryant Hinton, 67, of Yantis, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023, after a brief illness. Bill was born in Ruston on Jan. 13, 1956. He grew up in the piney woods and spent most weekends as a youth hunting and fishing. He attended Ruston High School and Louisiana Tech. In 1990, Bill married Janice Templeton.By. Caleb Daniel and Nancy Bergeron. — [email protected]. Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Leader photo by Nancy Bergeron Renee Womack, election commissioner at the Vienna precinct, delivers her precincts election day returns to Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court Linda Cook Tuesday evening. Vienna was the first precinct to report.Leader photo by Matt Belinson. At Media Day for the upcoming Bayou Jamb Baseball Jamboree for local high school teams Monday in West Monroe, Ruston High baseball player Gabe Gaudet received a $1,000 scholarship from Oschner LSU Health for his commitment to academics and community service.212 W. Park Avenue. Ruston, LA 71270. 318.255.4353 © Ruston Daily Leader 2024 Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Leader file photo A petition pushed by Walmart and Brookshire's to call a referendum on alcohol sales in Ruston was successful. The parish Registrar of Voters has finished certifying the signatures. The issue is expected to head to a public vote in March. See Wednesday’s Ruston Daily Leader for more information.Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Martha Jane ( Me-J) Mitchiner O’Neal passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2024. She was born on October 29, 1931, to Ethel Redmond Mitchiner and Thomas O’Kelly Mitchiner and grew up in Oak Grove. She graduated from Gulf Park High School in Gulfport, Mississippi, where she made many …. Michael Scott Young. Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Mr. MiBeverlee was born in Goshen, Indiana, and moved with her family Feb 1, 2024 · December 20, 2023 (54 years old) View obituary. Gaylon Davis Simmons. January 1, 2024 (87 years old) View obituary. Bonnie R Sherrard. December 31, 2023 (74 years old) View obituary. Timothy C Babcock. Ruston's defensive identity and proven shotmakers s In the fast-paced world of technology and innovation, companies that can adapt and evolve are the ones that rise to become market leaders. One such company is WCLC, which has trans...Matthew Spaulding, 51, passed from this life on July 10, 2020, in San Diego, CA. Matthew is survived by his parents, James and Karen Spaulding of Houma, LA (previously from Ruston, LA); his brother Anton C. Spaulding and wife Tammy of Houma, LA; sister Nikki LaCroix and husband Tommy of Jena, LA; niece and nephew Katy and … Aug 17, 2020 ... KLFY Daily Digest. SIGN UP NOW. Treat yourself or gi...
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