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.

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 ...

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.

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.

February 12, 1954 – March 23, 2025. It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Antoinette Fran Tucker, age 71, who left this world on March 23, 2025.

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

Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker will name an interim city police chief Tuesday morning and spend the next two weeks interviewing applicants for the permanent chief’s position.Walker said Friday afternoon he ...

Ruston High school sophomore Ahmad Hudson can add a historic honor to his growing list of accolades. Hudson was named the Class 5A Boys Basketball Most Outstanding Player by the Louisiana Sports ...

Ruston residents north of I-20 and west of U.S. Ruston residents north of I-20 and west of U.S. 167 could see some water discoloration and pressure changes starting Thursday when the city begins the ...