If you’ve ever wondered, “Why doesn’t she just leave?”— you’re not alone. It’s a question we hear often in Lincoln Parish when domestic violence makes the news or touches someone close to home.

The news broke Tuesday morning. And with it, the hearts of Louisiana Tech fans everywhere. Dave Nitz — the legendary "Voice of the Bulldogs" for half a century — passed away at the age of 82.

Oct. 22 - This story has been updated with additional information. Ruston’s second pedestrian accident in four days has claimed the life of a Sterlington man and injured another person.

Leader photos by Caleb Daniel Educators and school leaders from across the region gathered to discuss and learn strategies Thursday ahead of new school accountability and teacher evaluation systems ...

Leader photo by Nancy Bergeron. The Ardagh glass plant in Simsboro, which has been in operation in some form since the 1960s, will close its doors next month.

An updated story with more information is available here. At a Ruston press conference, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Shreveport today announced grand jury indictments against 14 individuals on drug ...

Authorities continue to investigate a Wednesday night crash on I-20 that claimed the life of a child and injured seven other people. The single-vehicle accident happened at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Leader photos by Nancy Bergeron, Matt Belinson and Caleb Daniel ...

This year’s Louisiana Peach Festival will have a new downtown footprint. The linear layout for the June 7 event stretches along Park Avenue from North Trenton Street to Bonner Street.

A Ruston man will serve 15 years behind bars for sexually abusing a minor. Jason Jones, 46, pleaded guilty in February to one count each of molestation of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a ...

Mayor urges patience as 3 major road projects rev up. Leader photos by Caleb Daniel. With growth comes growing pains. Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker is asking residents to be patient as projects around the ...

Update: Tuesday's developing story has been replaced with a full report — Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m. Ruston Deputy Police Chief Chad Hamlin has been named the city’s interim chief.