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Pollock mayor to face court on voyeurism charge 5 months after arrest
POLLOCK, La. (KALB) - Five months after an arrest on a voyeurism-related charge, the Town of Pollock’s Mayor Douglas Beavers will now have to defend himself under a court of law for his alleged crime. In June of 2026, with the assistance of Olla’s police chief, Mayor Beavers personally...
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Louisiana's first Buc-ee's location is expected to open in five months
Not too long from now, Louisiana will welcome the opening of its first ever Buc-ee's location . Two locations are planned for Louisiana, one in Ruston and the other Lafayette, but the Buc-ee's in Ruston is expected to be the first to open, well ahead of when Lafayette is projected to open . Both travel centers are expected to generate millions in revenue, employ hundreds of workers and welcome thousands of visitors daily. When is the opening date for Buc-ee's in Ruston? The Buc-ee's location in Ruston, located off of Interstate 20 at the Tarbutton road exit, is under construction and on track to open in April 2027, according to Buc-ee's Locations. Construction began in October 2024, and now, exterior walls are up, the roof is nearing completion and fuel tanks are already buried, Ruston mayor Ronny Walker noted in an August statement to Louisiana Radio Network. Once completed, the travel center will span 74,000 square feet, feature 120 gas pumps and 700 parking spaces. "This project continues to move forward step by step, and we’re excited to watch it take shape and share updates along the way as we get closer to opening day," says the City of Ruston
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Young addresses parent frustration, gives plans for new RJHS carline flow
RUSTON, La. — Starting Monday, Nov. 16, Ruston Junior High will institute a new carline flow in an attempt to address concerns from parents over the timing of the lights near the Buc-ee’s property and the lack of traffic directors moving forward. The new line will separate car...
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City of Ruston experiencing email disruption amid Microsoft 365 outage
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The City of Ruston is experiencing an interruption to its email services due to a widespread Microsoft 365 outage affecting Outlook and other Microsoft applications. City officials said emails sent to city departments or employees may not be received, and responses may be delayed until Microsoft restores service. The city appreciates […]
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Louisiana Tech, Georgia Southern hoping to separate from the pack Saturday
The finish line is getting closer in the Sun Belt Conference. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are close to wrapping up the West race, while Georgia Southern has gained momentum in the East with a one game lead over James Madison. The next level of importance is bowl eligibility for programs...
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Harris on History: U.S. Highway 80 Marks 100 Years
On November 11, 1926, a new highway designation placed Ruston on a coast-to-coast route stretching from Savannah, Georgia, to San Diego, California. For decades, U.S. Highway 80 carried tourists, soldiers, salesmen, and families through north Louisiana, transforming businesses and communities along its path. This Veterans Day marks the 100th anniversary...
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Churches in three parishes gear up for Operation Christmas Child
Somewhere overseas this winter, a child will lift the lid of a shoebox and find a soccer ball, a toothbrush and a note from a stranger in central Louisiana. That hope drives more than 80 churches across Catahoula, Concordia and LaSalle parishes as Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week arrives Nov. 16-23. Gift-filled shoeboxes can be dropped off at First Baptist churches in Jena, Tullos and Jonesville during set hours that week. The full schedule appears at the end of this story. The project, run by the international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse, collects shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies and hygiene items and delivers them to children in more than 175 countries and territories. For local organizers, each gift carries a larger purpose.
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LA Tech’s 2026 Top Dog New Venture Championship winners announced
Louisiana Tech University’s premier entrepreneurial pitch competition, Top Dog New Venture Championship, crowned its 2026 winner. Tech in Schools, an educational technology venture designed to bring hands-on engineering experiences into classrooms, captured first place. Hosted by the College of Business’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Top Dog is one...
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A.E. Phillips third-grade teacher wins national Milken Educator Award
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - A.E. Phillips Laboratory School third-grade teacher Allison Smith has received a national Milken Educator Award and $25,000 in recognition of her leadership and hard work. Smith is Louisiana’s 55th recipient of the award since the state joined the program in 2001. The Milken Family Foundation compares...
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Ruston volleyball's LHSAA run continues growth in northeast Louisiana
RUSTON — Amanda Cauley and her family have found their home at Ruston. Both the Lady Bearcats volleyball coach and her husband, Nick, are from Texas, but played at Louisiana Tech. After her Lady Techsters career, Cauley taught at Simsboro, and in 2014, she joined Ruston to start its volleyball program. LHSAA football: 5 Monroe-area storylines to watch for the first round A five-, 10-and 20-year plan was established of what the Lady Bearcats would look like and what needed to happen for the sport to grow. There was tremendous buy-in as Ruston started a junior high program and club volleyball. In 2018, Cauley stepped down from the program following a 17-8 campaign. "I took three years off to focus on my children. My family and I moved to Shreveport," Cauley said. "I just knew that Ruston was home and we moved back and thought that I would just get to be a mom in the stands. I think the Lord had other plans because of the way the events worked out. (Then-coach Lucie) Hunt (needed) some assistance, and I was able to step in and fill back in for her. "We went to the (Cajundome for the LHSAA tournament
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It’s NSU-Tech tonight in Ruston as women’s basketball teams meet for first time in 11 seasons
RUSTON — Northwestern State renews a long-dormant women’s basketball rivalry tonight, as it makes the short trip to battle Louisiana Tech. Tipoff is at 6:30 at the Thomas Assembly Center with ESPN+ coverage of the contest between the Lady Demons (1-2) and the Lady Techsters (3-0). NSU ends...