Ruston Daily Leader

12/12/2025

We had a great time at the Ruston and Choudrant Christmas parades over the past week! Check out our photo galleries for each, Ruston by clicking below and Choudrant at this link: https://www.rustonleader.com/content/choudrant-christmas-parade-2025

Leader photos by Caleb Daniel and Nancy BergeronApproximately 50 floats decked out in Christmas finery rolled through Ruston Thursday night in the annual Quota of Ruston Christmas parade, with riders tossing cups, beads, stuffed animals, candy and other trinkets to crowds along the route. Float comp...

12/12/2025

The IRS has filed a new tax lien against the company doing business as Northern Louisiana Medical Center for another apparent failure to remit payroll taxes.

12/12/2025

Tuning in to Saturday's state championship matchup between Ruston and Ouachita? Here are the players to watch:

No matter the level, every football team has at least one star.

12/12/2025

State championship preview: Ruston looks to cap off a historic season with a state title on Saturday.

Ruston back to finish mission against Ouachita in state championship

12/12/2025

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12/11/2025

🚨Athlete of the Week🚨
This week's Buddy Davis Memorial Athlete of the Week is Lincoln Prep guard Jabari Levingston, a sophomore, who put up 20 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals in the Panthers’ home opener against North Caddo on Monday - his third 20-point effort this season. Levingston has helped Prep get off to a 4-1 start by averaging 18.8 points.
Find the Athlete of the Week in every Thursday and Friday edition of the Ruston Daily Leader!
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12/11/2025

CHOUDRANT — The Choudrant boys basketball team (10-4) continued their impressive season, pulling away from Jonesboro-Hodge 61-55 Tuesday night in local non-district action. The Aggies continue to square off against larger schools and pile up power rating points — jumping to No. 7 in Class B with...

12/11/2025

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Join the Bearcat Football Club in cheering on the Ruston High football team at the Superdome Saturday!
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12/10/2025

Lincoln Prep boy's basketball is off to a 4-1 start to the season.

The Lincoln Prep boys basketball team won its fourth game in a row, 81-34, over North Caddo Monday evening in the Panthers’ home opener.

12/10/2025

Story: Ruston's fourth straight run to the state championship is fueled by a senior class that continues to prove people wrong.
https://www.rustonleader.com/sports/bearcat-seniors-leaving-high-standard

12/10/2025