BATON ROUGE — A House committee moved forward with a bill Tuesday that would criminalize coming within 25 feet of an on-duty police officer if ordered to halt by the officer.
A school-choice bill advancing its way through the Louisiana Legislature that would allow parents to use taxpayer money to send their children to non-public schools has been met with opposition and criticism from school boards and superintendents across the state.
A Ruston man who allegedly took his girlfriend’s car without permission in the wake of an argument now faces charges for domestic abuse as well as unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Lincoln Prep senior Stephen Burks has been chosen by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association as a First-Team All-State selection for Class 1A on the back of his consistent play for the Panthers th
The Ruston Youth Advocacy through the Arts organization is looking for bands to complete in the group’s first Pack the Park: Battle of the Bands set for April 20 in Railroad Park.
Reverend Frank Shields passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born in Summit, Mississippi. A Celebration of Life and Legacy Service will be held on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jonesboro.