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Editorials

Graduation rules seem as muddy as a Louisiana river

When Gov. John Bel Edwards announced last week that he was lifting the mask mandate in the state of Louisiana, you could almost hear a resounding sigh of relief all across Louisiana.

#rustonsmart a good idea for transparency

Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

Don’t convict the LCB in court of public opinion

This week, the Ruston Daily Leader has published stories regarding the beginning of an investigation by the Ruston Police Department into complaints of sexual abuse at the Louisiana Center for the Blind.

Lending a helping hand goes a long way

There are so many advantages to living in the South that we could probably spend quite a few newspaper pages opining about why.

Our Salute to Service shines light on family heroes

Hey Lincoln Parish, we’re reaching out to you to help us honor a special group of people.

Radiothon continues battle on behalf of Danny’s dream

In 1962 legendary entertainer Danny Thomas had a dream that became reality when he and his legions of supporters opened St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.

Daily Leader supports sheriff tax renewal

It’s time for another election, Lincoln Parish.

RDL giving away tickets to huge Dogs, Hogs series

In the span of six days from March 12-17, Ruston and Louisiana Tech University can be considered the college baseball Mecca.

MLK Jr.’s message still rings true

In the midst of a year like none before, it wasn’t surprising that Monday we experienced a Martin Luther King Jr. Day like none before.

Capitol riot a dark omen

The Ruston Daily Leader staff, along with much of the rest of the country, watched in horror and disbelief on Wednesday as a rally to protest certification of the presidential election results in Washington D.C. spiraled into a mob thousands strong swarming the U.S. Capitol unchecked.