Ruston Daily Leader

02/03/2025

Jackson Garcia is now Ruston's latest Eagle Scout.

Another Eagle has officially landed in Ruston.

02/03/2025

Our winter edition of Lincoln Life magazine covers everything from Grambling State's basketball renaissance and Ruston civic clubs to the local Expo center and a new system of weather towers cropping up around the state.
Interested? Head to our office to pick up a copy!

02/03/2025

We sat down with Russell Woodard, Sr. after he was named the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce 2024 Robert E. Russ Award winner.

Visit with Ruston attorney Russell Woodard, Sr., and the conversation soon becomes punctuated with names that are pivotal to local and state history.

02/01/2025

Ruston High girls basketball lost a tough district contest against Ouachita on Friday.
https://www.rustonleader.com/sports/lady-bearcats-fall-short-against-ouachita

02/01/2025

https://www.rustonleader.com/news/crawford-freedom13-face-horrors-trafficking-head

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series focusing on the Gospel-centered Freedom13 ministry outreach to trafficking victims.

02/01/2025

Cedar Creek baseball season preview: Cougars expect to compete this spring with a strong core of pitching.

Age is only a number for the Cedar Creek baseball team this spring.

02/01/2025

Cedar Creek continues to play strong in District 1-1A with both the Cougars and Lady Cougars earning road wins over Plain Dealing on Friday.The Lady Cougars, winners of 10 games in a row, improved to

02/01/2025

Ruston held Ouachita to a season-low 42 points in a blowout win to remain unbeaten in district on Friday. Ruston also hit 10 threes. Story link: https://www.rustonleader.com/sports/bearcats-blow-out-ouachita

01/31/2025

https://www.rustonleader.com/news/local-students-participate-civic-engagement

Stress. Anxiety. Substance abuse. Depression.

01/31/2025

🚨Athlete of the Week🚨
The Buddy Davis Memorial Athlete of the Week is Choudrant guard Carson Carrico, who has averaged 22 points over his last four games, leading the Aggies on a four-game win streak. On Monday, Carrico scored 30 points with six three-pointers. He followed up with 22 points on Tuesday in a district win over Downsville. He has 15 threes over his last four games. Find the Athlete of the Week in every Thursday and Friday edition of the Ruston Daily Leader!
Thank you to the sponsors: Mark Johnson & Sons Plumbing, Broom Auto, Devine Wine & The Keg Package, Caples and Robinson Orthodontics, Northern Louisiana Medical Center, Wingstop and Cotton Top Print Shop.

01/31/2025

“He’s been very dependable. He’s been reliable."
Former Choudrant basketball standout Lachlan Thompson is embracing his role as a walk-on for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Lachlan Thompson embraces role as walk-on for coach Talvin Hester

01/31/2025

https://www.rustonleader.com/news/freedom13-victims

Ruston ministry helps restore dignity through faith

01/30/2025

Dr. Derek McClusky explains the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System that was installed at Northern Louisiana Medical Center Wednesday.
*Sponsored Post

01/30/2025

https://www.rustonleader.com/news/museum-host-special-exhibit-february

The Lincoln Parish Museum has a special connection with art.

01/30/2025

https://www.rustonleader.com/news/addressing-local-teacher-shortages

Future Tech grads connect with regional school districts

01/30/2025

Choudrant has won four straight games after a convincing win over Downsville earlier this week.
https://www.rustonleader.com/sports/aggies-crush-downsville-win-fourth-straight

01/29/2025

Hakeem S. and other Lincoln Parish students put their own spin on ads for our sponsors of Newspapers in Education. Pick up a copy of today's paper to see them all!

Thank you to our sponsors: State Farm, Kim Dupree, Lincoln Parish School Board, Supermovers, Ruston Glass, Caples & Robinson Orthodontics and Northern Louisiana Medical Center

01/29/2025

“Thanks for the Melodies” was a recurring theme during the final concert for Lawrence Gibbs, longtime conductor and member of the Russ-Town Jazz Band. One of the founding members of the Russ-Town Band, Gibbs officially retired following a performance over the weekend at the Dixie Center for the ...