Ruston Daily Leader

Per court filings, here's the very latest on #LATech vs CUSA: - CUSA wants the court to compel arbitration with Tech, halting the lawsuit - Tech has until April 8 to file opposition to CUSA's motion. Presumably, Judge Terry A. Doughty will provide a written ruling after April 8.

What a game. Hope we get to see a rematch next year. We saw an all-time performance from Ahmad Hudson but the Bearcats come up short in the state final. rustonleader.com/sports/ruston-…

The man accused in a deadly stabbing attack on Louisiana Tech campus that killed one woman and injured three others was recently offered a plea deal, which he rejected. Now the victims say they weren't informed or consulted about the offer. rustonleader.com/news/tech-stab…

"They don't know how much they mean to me and how much this means to me." Lincoln Prep is back on top. Game recap of an emotional and long-awaited state title for the Panthers. rustonleader.com/sports/state-c…

(FINAL: Lincoln Prep 69, Southern Lab 42) The Panthers win their first state championship since 1992. Led wire to wire. What a moment for a program that faced so much heartache.

The Bastrop man accused of killing one person and injuring five others in an Easter 2025 shooting in Ruston is now scheduled to go to trial June 22. rustonleader.com/news/trial-acc…

"This is one of the best defensive teams I've coached." Lincoln Prep is one win away from a state title, and it's thanks to the Panthers' commitment to their defense-first approach. rustonleader.com/sports/lincoln…

Louisiana Tech has sued Conference USA. Here's what we know: rustonleader.com/news-sports/lo…

Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development has proposed a roundabout at the intersection of La. 150, La. 818, and Tarbutton Road. rustonleader.com/news/residents…

"I'm proud of where we are." Cedar Creek fell to Southern Lab in the state semifinals but Katie Hall is confident this is only the beginning of the Lady Cougars' renewed standard. rustonleader.com/sports/cedar-c…

After more than a year of work, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury has released a draft version of its Long-Range Transportation Plan. The public is asked to provide comments by email. rustonleader.com/news/parish-tr…

A study released today shows Lincoln Parish residents are going elsewhere for medical services because they've lost confidence in the consistency and availability of local health care. rustonleader.com/news/local-stu…

Amanda Carrier, former President/CEO of the Ruston-Lincoln Visitors Bureau, reflects on her time at Experience Ruston. rustonleader.com/news/carrier-r…

The man accused of committing a deadly stabbing attack on Louisiana Tech University campus was offered the chance to see three of his four charges dismissed in exchange for pleading guilty to murder. rustonleader.com/news/tech-stab…

Farmerville native and @LATech senior Julianne Post will be competing on American Idol beginning tonight on ABC. rustonleader.com/news/local-mus…

A new superintendent will be at the helm of the Lincoln Parish School System for the 2026-27 school year. rustonleader.com/news/lincoln-s…

Louisiana Tech has given head football coach Sonny Cumbie a contract extension. rustonleader.com/sports/cumbie-…

Emergency Tech in 10: Reacting to Sonny Cumbie's contract extension and what #LATech's future looks like. Offseason? Never heard of it. youtube.com/watch?v=zeHIg6…

Ruston police have arrested an Opelousas woman in connection with the 2016 murder of a Louisiana Tech University student. rustonleader.com/breaking-news-…

Dubach’s Hamilton Cemetery is reaching the end of its unsold space, and the town is turning to longtime family owners who may be willing to turn over unused plots. rustonleader.com/news/grave-need