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Louisiana Tech’s student managed investment fund sees significant gains in volatile market

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College of Business student-analysts recently presented the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) annual report to industry professionals during their advisory board spring meeting.

VFW, Boy Scouts prepare flags for retirement ceremony

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Members of VFW Post 3615 recently met with local Boy Scouts at J.D. Harper Memorial Hall in Ruston to prepare flags for the upcoming retirement ceremony. Above, Scout Troop 45 Leader Rex Hobbs works with Scout Gavin May to dismantle a separate group of flags. Below, VFW member Bobby Mounts also joined son Paxton to do his part for the effort. The flag retirement ceremony will be held June 14 at Owens Memorial Cemetery on Highway 80 West, with the VFW Post assisted by local scouts as well as the VFW Auxiliary. Photos by Tom Boniol

DA waiting before considering grand jury in Greene case

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Third Judicial District Attorney John Belton said he had a “very good” visit with the family of Ronald Greene on Thursday but did not promise them anything concerning future prosecution of Louisiana State Troopers implicated in Greene’s death.

Festival poster combines peaches and music

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Erik Rodriquez decided to enter this year’s Louisiana Peach Festival poster contest to have something fun to do after work. It was a decision that literally paid off.

Five decades in Dubach

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“She was a great boss,” remembered Mildred Doss

Signing off

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When Mary Poe began listening to the radio with her great aunt, she had no idea such a pastime would ultimately translate into a career spanning almost four decades.

Ruston men arrested on charges of simple assault

The Lincoln Parish Sheriff ’s Office responded to a call about individuals being threatened in the 1900 block of Beacon Light Road in Ruston on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 4:52 p.m.

Masks optional

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The day after the Lincoln Parish School District wrapped up its 2020-21 school year, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced local districts will now be able to craft their own policies about mask-wearing going forward and won’t be required by the state to make the practice mandatory any longer.

101st Chamber Banquet

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The 101st Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Ceremony Tuesday night was an evening of reflection, appreciation, and contemplation for members of the business community who joined together to take a collective sigh of relief following a trying year during a global pandemic.

COVID order relaxed

The Ruston Civic Center and Historic Fire Station are fully reopened today as a result of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ lifting COVID-19 crowd size and capacity guidelines for businesses.