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Schools faced virus, superintendent change in 2020

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One of the aspects of life most affected by the novel coronavirus in 2020 was, of course, the school system.

Dunkin’ Dogs, Thundering Herd split games

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It’s never easy to beat the same team twice in the same season.

Lady Techsters, Marshall trade conference wins

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HUNTINGTON, W.V. — Raizel Guinto tied her career high with 20 points, but Louisiana Tech struggled offensively for the second straight game and fell 61-57 to Marshall at the Cam Henderson Center Saturday afternoon.

G-Men victorious in SWAC opener; COVID-19 shuts down Lady Tigers

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — the Grambling State men’s basketball team celebrated the new year with a 66-49 victory over Alabama State on Saturday behind Cameron Christon’s 24 points in the Southwestern Athletic Conference opener for both schools.

John “Bruce” Thompson

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Funeral services for John “Bruce” Thompson, age 91, of Ruston, LA, will be held graveside at Vienna Cemetery on Hwy.167 in Vienna, LA. The service will begin at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021. Visitation will precede the service at 1 p.m. at the cemetery.

Michael E. Craft

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Michael E. Craft, 82, of Ruston, Louisiana, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2020, at North Louisiana Medical Center following a brief illness.

Patricia Anne “Pat” Smith

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Patricia Anne “Pat” Smith (Thomas) died on December 27, 2020 in Ruston, LA at the age of 87.

LHSAA holds prep football championships

NATCHITOCHES — The Louisiana High School Athletics Association wrapped up the 2020 football Prep Classic Wednesday at Turpin Stadium on the Northwestern State University campus after four days of action.

Bearcats beat Gibsland-Coleman

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Markel Jones (0) led the way with 17 points Monday night as Ruston High School defeated Gibsland-Coleman 79-32 at the RHS Boys Gym. Jackson Pilgreen added 12 points and six rebounds for the Bearcats, who climbed to 8-1 on the season. Josh Dean chipped in with 11 points for Ruston, which also got eight points each from Xae Brewster, Zhy Scott and Jay Lillard. Ruston will next play at Richwood on Tuesday. Leader photo by T. SCOTT BOATRIGHT