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The accident happened on Sat., Sept. 23, when Grambling State University Police learned of a golf car accident at the rear of Eddie Robinson Stadium.

BIENVILLE PARISH, La. (KSLA) — A text sent by Bienville Parish’s schools superintendent says there will be an increased law enforcement presence at two campuses Monday (Sept. 25) in response to a threat. “The SO has contacted the LSP Fusion Center and the school board IT people are...

This week in Grambling, Louisiana, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents include a woman injuring herself in an assault on a victim, a local man being arrested for his second DWI, an alleged trespasser being arrested with a gun on campus, and a group of female students being approached by suspicious individuals. These incidents highlight the need for increased awareness and vigilance among the community.

We're about to enter the unofficial "Halloween Season" and with that comes all things eerie. Those loving things a little on the "dark side" are already planning trips to hit the alleged haunted Shreveport Municipal Auditorium and the many ghost tours in Jefferson, Texas, but after reading a story from pelicanstateofmind.com, it occurred to me that residents of Northwest Louisiana don't have to travel far at all to wander into one of the creepiest, most eerie places in America.

ARCADIA, La. (AP) — A Louisiana man who fled his 1991 trial for attempted murder has been arrested more than three decades later after authorities found him hiding in Mexico, authorities said. Greg Lawson, 63, was brought back to the United States on Thursday after being located in Mexico,...

(Clay Williams) They say good things come to those who wait, and that was certainly the case for the Jonesboro-Hodge Tigers during Thursday night’s 40-0 victory over the Lincoln Prep Panthers. The contest was initially set for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff, but after a scheduling issue with the officials...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Bulldogs limped into Memorial Stadium without their starting quarterback and running back but Tech showed that they still have a lot of fight left in them. The Bulldogs held Nebraska to only 28 points but what hurt them was letting the Cornhuskers control the clock with over 300 yards on the ground. Louisiana Tech now looks forward to a C-USA matchup with UTEP on Friday.

On Friday, September 15, 2023, the Union Parish Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a residence in Downsville where a citizen had interrupted a burglary in progress.

On September 13, 2023, the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance on Water Tank Road. During the investigation, deputies made contact with 33-year-old Chasity Jones.

Game Recap by Grambling State Athletics: Football | Curtis Ford GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University football used a strong ground attack, putting up 282 rushing yards, to run past Texas Southern 35-23 at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Chance Williams led the GSU rushers with 176 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Floyd […]

Kennedy Farr scored a goal in the second half, securing a 1-0 victory for Grambling State University (GSU) against Prairie View A&M (PVAMU) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) on Sunday. This marked GSU's second consecutive win without conceding a goal. GSU limited PVAMU to three attempts, improving their record to 4-4-3 and 2-0 in SWAC, while PVAMU dropped to 1-7-0 and 1-1 in the conference.

This week in Eros, Louisiana, two incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. In the first incident, a motorist was arrested after drugs were found in his truck during a traffic stop. The driver, Cody R. Williams, was also found to be driving with a suspended license and without proper vehicle documentation. In the second incident, a woman named Hillary E. Williams allegedly assaulted her mother, stole her debit card, and took her vehicle. These incidents highlight the importance of maintaining road safety and personal security in the community.

This week on the Sunday Side Session Mike Schaefer is joined by Ravi Lulla of Huurdat Sports to talk about the Huskers 28-14 win over Louisiana Tech and what the two learned as the Huskers closed out non-conference play. Things start on defense where the discussion centers on two things...

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)— It was college gameday in Lincoln with Louisiana Tech football maintained an even score of 7 at halftime against Nebraska. The Huskers came out in the second half with the run game to pull away from the Bulldogs for a final score of 28-14 Saturday afternoon. Making his first career start […]

The Grambling State University (GSU) Tigers began the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) with a 3-0 win over Texas Southern. The match was held at Alexander Durley Field in Houston, Texas. Three different GSU players scored, making it their best offensive game this season. Goalkeeper Madison Covey-Taylor made five saves in the match.

Benton Middle eighth-grader Sam Ivins, Elm Grove seventh-grader Caylee Weaver and Haughton Middle sixth-grader Ryleigh Stuart won titles in the Cedar Creek Wallace Martin Invitational Saturday in Ruston. Ivins won the junior high boys division. He covered the 1.5-mile Lincoln Parish Park course in 10 minutes, 5.24 seconds. Cedar Creek’s...

On September 11, 2023, Ruston Police were dispatched due to a possible robbery at a local service station. Upon arrival, police were told that a man wearing a black hoodie allegedly stole money from a customer in the Exxon gas station on Woodward Avenue.

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The A.E. Phillips Laboratory School, located on Louisiana Tech University's campus, was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education. This recognition is one of the highest honors in education.

The Town of Jonesboro has been granted the Transportation Alternative Funding for improvements to the downtown area. The funding will replace old sidewalks, handicap ramps and railings, all safety features to improve walkability and safety for residents and visitors. Until this year, rural communities in Louisiana had limited options for...