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Ruston rolls past Pineville in homecoming win
RUSTON – It may not have been as crisp as Ruston High Head Coach Jerrod Baugh had wanted, but the Bearcats did more than enough right to get a 49-14 win over Pineville for the 2026 homecoming match and were able to get some meaningful minutes for some players who may not get varsity time each week.
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COLUMN: Friday night offers Cedar Creek a test, not a verdict
Eight wins and zero losses. Just two years removed from a one-win season. Regardless of what happens tonight in Haynesville, the Cedar Creek Cougars have already authored one of the better turnaround stories in north Louisiana high school football this fall. But now comes the biggest test. When ninth-ranked Cedar...
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ULM College of Pharmacy inducts 2026 Hall of Fame members
On September 25, the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy added Blake Paul Pitre, Andy Soileau, and Rob Toups to its Hall of Fame at its 70th anniversary celebration. The College of Pharmacy Hall of Fame was established in 2025 to honor individuals whose careers and contributions have significantly...
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Pineville makes trip to Ruston for Bearcat homecoming
RUSTON, La. — Tonight will be about focus and effort for Ruston High. Already into Week 9 of the 2026 season, the Bearcats (6-2, 2-1 District 2-5A) will try to play a full game from the opening kickoff tonight as the Pineville Rebels (1-7, 1-2 District 2-5A) come in as the 2026 homecoming opponent at 7 p.m. at James Field at Hoss Garrett Stadium.
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For Cedar Creek, 8-0 start is something 'never experienced before'
RUSTON — It isn’t a surprise for the Cedar Creek Cougars to be where they are now. Before second-year coach Jacob Angevine took over the program, there were multiple coaching changes over the past several seasons and the Cougars were coming off a 1-9 campaign in 2024. LHSAA football: 4 storylines to watch for Week 9 in the Monroe area But Angevine has never seen Creek as a 1-9 team . After going 6-5 last fall, the Class 1A No. 9 Cougars are continuing to take the next step in their program with an undefeated 8-0 mark so far in 2026. “That has a lot to do with the coaching staff and Coach Angevine,” senior Brett Bell said of the team’s success. “He’s upgraded the program, not only from a football standpoint, but (from the) outside. He’s centered around Jesus, and that’s what we need. That’s the standard of the program that we’re building.” "It's truly just special with my senior year starting 8-0," Trigger Woodard said. "It's amazing, something I've never experienced before. It's a great feeling. It makes you excited." Angevine told his players before their first practice that they have enough talent in the room to make
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Ruston High speech and debate team wins multiple titles in first two tournaments
RUSTON, La. — The Ruston High Speech and Debate Team opened its season with two tournament weekends that produced multiple first-place finishes, including a title in Novice Public Forum Debate at the Teurlings Catholic High Rebel Classic. The team competed at the Caddo Magnet Red River Classic on Oct....
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Louisiana Tech receives $612K federal grant to expand cybersecurity programs
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science has received $612,000 from the U.S. Department of War to expand its cybersecurity programs. According to university officials, the award includes approximately $463,000 for Cyber Service Academy scholarships and $149,000 for capacity building in artificial intelligence and security operations training. “Students choosing where […]
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ULM College of Pharmacy names 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy, three alumni were inducted into the College of Pharmacy Hall of Fame during the college’s 70th anniversary celebration on Sept. 25. The 2026 inductees are Blake Paul Pitre, Richard A. “Andy” Soileau, and Robert B. “Rob” Toups. The honor recognizes alumni […]
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Louisiana Tech Foundation CEO and university VP seeks presidential role
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Dr. Dave Norris Jr., senior vice president of innovation and advancement at Louisiana Tech University, is seeking to become the institution’s 16th president, according to a report by the Ruston Daily Leader: Tech VP seeks president job | Ruston Daily Leader. Norris applied for the position following the end of Jim […]
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Louisiana Delta Community College employees elected to LAPCAE board
Louisiana Delta Community College employees Carrie Smith and Eric Gunter have been elected to leadership positions on the 2026–2027 Board of Directors of the Louisiana Association for Public, Community and Adult Education. Smith, an adult education instructor, will serve as president-elect. Gunter, director of grants, will serve as treasurer....
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LSWA releases Week 8 polls
Others receiving votes: St. Thomas More 28, Destrehan 18, Northshore 11, Haughton 7, John Curtis 4, Southside 1, West Monroe 1. Others receiving votes: Salmen 16, Opelousas 8, Plaquemine 4, Tioga 4, Carencro 2, Cecilia 1. Class 3A. School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank. St. Charles (10) 7-1 120 1.
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JHES Recognizes 2026-27 Faculty and Staff Honorees
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School proudly congratulates those selected for 2026-27 honors in the categories of New Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Health Provider of the Year, and Support Staff of the Year. Special thanks to Kay’s Flower Shop of Jonesboro for their beautiful floral arrangements and candle!
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Anna Claire Leach named Quitman High School 2026 Homecoming Queen
Quitman High School senior Anna Claire Leach had a banner week. On Wednesday, the daughter of Candice and Ryan Leach was named the QHS 12th-grade Student of the Year. That was followed by Leach being crowned the 2026 QHS Homecoming Queen on Friday night. “Thank you, Quitman High School, for...
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WHS Crowns Abram Toms and Brooklyn Slaughter as Homecoming King and Queen
On Friday, Weston High School celebrated a week of festivities by formally presenting Abram Toms and Brooklyn Slaughter as the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. The regal pair, along with the rest of the Homecoming Court, was introduced to WHS faculty, students, alumni, and attendees in the Weston High School Gymnasium before the traditional Homecoming game against Dodson High School.