Poetry Out Loud 2025 is a wrap. Under the direction of Tami Alexander and part of the Ruston Cultural District programming, this year’s poetry competition hosted a terrific field of competitors. Those recognized with top honors included (from left) Alexis Phillips (third Place), Rileigh Parent (first place) and Jari Richardson (second place). One of the 2024 winners made it to the national competition and these young ladies will now begin that journey, moving on to represent Lincoln Parish in the regional event.
James “Jim” Allen Turner, 61, of Ruston, passed away on January 12, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends, after a long battle with glioblastoma.
The wins keep coming for the Cedar Creek Lady Cougars after a 73-15 victory over Family Community Christian on Monday — the fifth straight win for Creek.
Lincoln Prep boys basketball opened a busy week of games with a 63-27 drubbing of No. 13 St. Frederick on the road on Monday, improving to 11-6 overall.
The Grambling State University men’s basketball team picked up its first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) win of the season with a 79- 72 triumph over Florida A&M on Monday night at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.
Former Grambling State defensive back DeMichael Dizer has been named the 16th head football coach in West Monroe history, ending a high-profile search process for the Rebels.
