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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'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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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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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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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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Town of Homer audit exposes financial failures, repeated actions that may have violated state law
HOMER , La. — A state investigative audit of the Town of Homer’s finances found that utility customer deposits were used to pay employee wages, more than a quarter-million dollars in payroll taxes went unpaid and more than $1 million in federal relief funds was spent without a Town Council-approved budget — among seven findings documenting problems with the town’s handling of public money.
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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...