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Suspected arsonist surrenders

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A Ruston man facing five counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection with a suspected arson that occurred Tuesday night on Colonial Street has turned himself in to authorities.

Terrance De’marco Barber surrendered himself Thursday morning after learning law enforcement officers were looking for him, according to his arrest affidavit.

Barber is charged by Ruston city police with one count of criminal trespass, and by the Louisiana Fire Marshal’s office with one count of aggravated arson and five counts of attempted first-degree murder.

Zachary holds off Ruston’s rally attempt

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BEARCATS FALL IN QUARTERFINALS HEARTBREAKER

A quarterback sneak by Ruston High School senior Jaden Procell fell a fraction of an inch short as time expired Friday night allowing Zachary to escape with a 35-27 Class 5A quarterfinals win at L.J. Hoss Garrett Stadium. Pictured are Procell (8) and RHS senior offensive lineman DJ Woods (60) still on the ground a couple of minutes after the game ended. For more on the game, including a picture showing how close the Bearcats were on that final play, see page 12.

RCT presents ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’

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Ruston Community Theatre presents its Christmas production, “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus,” directed by Mary Watkins and sponsored by Dianne Douglas and Saul Zalesch. The curtain rises at

Christmas lights switch in place

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The switch to turn on the lights for the 33-foot tall all-light tree at Railroad Park that is scheduled to be turned on at 6:30 p.m. is in place and

Spirit of Christmas food drive underway

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The Spirit of Christmas food drive for Christian Community Action is underway at Super 1 Foods. You may purchase a pre- packaged bag and leave it in the bin in

Huge weekend for parish football

To say the upcoming weekend is a big one for Lincoln Parish football would be an understatement — a vast one. There is much at stake for all three of

Making home history

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The Ruston High School Bearcats have to like the position they’re in. After all, the last time the Bearcats hosted a Class 5A quarterfinals playoff game was 1998 when they

GSU’s Fobbs honored for 50th win

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Grambling State University President Rick Gallot (left) recently presented GSU football head coach Broderick Fobbs with a plaque commemorating Fobbs’ 50th career coaching victory earned with a 40-0 win at

Perkins will speak at GSU

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GRAMBLING — Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins will serve as keynote speaker for Grambling State University’s Fall Commencement on Dec. 13. “Mayor Perkins’ commitment to service is something we can all

NASA rep tells Tech students about internships

Mitch Krell, University Affairs Officer in the Office of STEM Engagement at Stennis Space Center , recently visited SciTEC’s NASA Educator Resource Center in the Louisiana Tech University College of