Tue, 10/08/2024 - 12:00am
Halloween came early to Ruston’s Railroad Park on Saturday with the annual Pumpkins in the Park event. The free, family-friendly event included games, hundreds of pumpkins, food trucks, the outdoor...
Not exactly a usual pre-game warmup, Ruston junior Darius Woods (29) completes a flip pre-game before Ruston battled Stephenville Saturday in Longview, Texas. Woods gets an assist from teammate Keegan Goldsmith (92) and is encouraged by teammate Johnathan Conner (37). RHS won the ballgame 63-17. Photos by Landon Davis
Tue, 10/08/2024 - 12:00am
Not exactly a usual pre-game warmup, Ruston junior Darius Woods (29) completes a flip pre-game before Ruston battled Stephenville Saturday in Longview, Texas. Woods gets an assist from teammate...
“My Walk Through the Valley,” the second book from local author Vempre Terrell, Jr., focuses on rising above obstacles in life. Courtesy photo
Tue, 10/08/2024 - 12:00am
As author Vempre Terrell, Jr. spent his childhood in Lincoln Parish, he found himself consistently reading the Bible and discussing it with others. It is a practice he continues to this day.
“It...
Leader file photo by Cathi Cox-Boniol
Last year’s Buddy Walk featured a carnival, which will return this year. Carnival booths provided fun activities such as a superhero booth, pictured above. This year’s event will also include a petting zoo/pony carousel and live music by The Mike McKenzie Band.
Tue, 10/08/2024 - 12:00am
As Laura Hogan Katzenmeyer reflects on last year’s Buddy Walk, she admits there was a moment that completely informed the future of the event.
“When our first honoree stood up to get their medal and...
Ruston’s defenders Payton Bell (94), Kaleb Williams (97), Zheric Hill (21), Ra’Keem Potts (90), and Keilan Davis (22) all rally to make a tackle. The Bearcats have shut down opposing offenses through five games. Photo by Josh McDaniel
Tue, 10/08/2024 - 12:00am
It can be easy to watch No. 1 Ruston’s high-powered offense score 63 points on Saturday against a good Stephenville, Texas, program and think to yourself the unit is the strength of the Bearcats.
Big...