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Police catch burglar with citizen’s help
Ruston Police have arrested a local man for burglary after asking the community for help in identifying him. Leroy Wimberly, 57, of Chesboro Street, Ruston, was arrested on warrants charging him with simple burglary and simple criminal damage to property last Tuesday. Police had provided a video capture of the...
Ruston man charged with domestic abuse
A Ruston man was arrested last Saturday morning after he allegedly beat and strangled his girlfriend. Ruston Police officers responded to a Center Street apartment where a woman told them her boyfriend, Brandon Stripling, 30, had demanded access to her cell phone. She would not give it to Stripling, who took it from her hands.
STREET CLOSURE: City of Ruston announces closure for McDonald Avenue from Thursday, July 25th, to Friday, July 26th
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The city of Ruston officials announces that McDonald Avenue between Lafayette Street and Santiam Road will be closed from 9 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, to 5 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, for utility repairs. All work will be done weather permitting, and the city regrets any inconvenience this may cause […]
NBC 10’s weekend crew live at the Watermelon Festival this weekend
FARMERVILLE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — NBC 10’s Mya Holloway and Jadyn Maloney will be live at the 2024 Farmerville Jaycees Watermelon Festival on July 27, 2024. For more information, watch the video above.
Ruston’s Kyte ascends to top of the world experience
Ruston’s John Kyte felt like he was on top of the world during a trip he took last March. And in fact, he was close to it, living a lifelong dream in the process. That’s because in March, Kyte took up an offer from his son Rob and joined his son and three others.
Former GSU player killed in Ruston crash
Jazmin “Paso” Boyd, a former star Grambling State University basketball player, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Ruston Friday night. The crash occurred on West Alabama Avenue at Goyne Street near Park Ridge Estates. Preliminary reports indicate Boyd’s vehicle hit a utility pole. Further details were not available over the weekend.
Get ready Bearcat fans: Reserved seating renewals starts today
Reserved seating season ticket holders for the returning state champion Ruston High School will be receiving an email today with information on renewing their seats for an exciting year. Current season ticket holders have until Sunday, Aug. 4, to renew. Fans will also have the option to reserve a parking...
Louisiana Tech quarterback room filled with some size heading into 2024 season
When the Louisiana Tech football team kicks off opening week preparations for the 2024 season, the quarterback room will be filled with perhaps the tallest group of signal callers in school history. Led by incumbent starter Jack Turner at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, Bulldog coach Sonny Cumbie can look around the...
Shreveport acting studio has found a new home after being forced to suspend operations
A Shreveport acting studio has found a new home after announcing its suspension of operations on June 20 following the sale of city-owned Millennium Studios. On July 22, Garrett Kruithof, actor and owner of Northwood Acting Studio made a Facebook post stating, "I'm thrilled to announce that I've signed a lease for an...
Shreveport business to host school uniform giveaway; what you need to know
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Shreveport business is doing its part to help families in need of school uniforms before the school year begins. According to a media release, ASAP Copy is hosting a uniform giveaway on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 3711 Lakeshore Drive. For the last four years, ASAP Copy has hosted this event to assist families in need.
Shreveport man awaiting trial for child molestation faces more charges
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Shreveport man awaiting trial faces additional charges. According to a media release from the Shreveport Police Department, 43-year-old Cortez Lane. Lane, who is currently awaiting trial for molestation of a juvenile, is now facing an additional charge of second-degree rape for an unrelated matter.
LSU Health Shreveport buying former Sears building
SHREVEPORT, La. - LSU Health Shreveport is growing, and with growth comes the need for new space to conduct their research. LSU Health Shreveport is working hard to expand their research program. The school has already increased research by 25 percent and is running out of research space. "We are...
Family celebrates 100th family reunion
MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — Over a century ago, the Roe family gathered for a Juneteenth celebration which started a yearly tradition of bringing the family together each year to Minden, La. This weekend they celebrate their 100th family reunion. The Roe’s reunion started in Red Hill, La., when when...
A former Hometown Patriot needs your help
BENTON, La - Charles Evans needs your help to rebuild his life. Evans' home in Benton was damaged by the storms whipped up by Hurricane Beryl. Todd Adcock, a local contractor, has set up a GoFundMe account to cover the costs of materials for the much-needed repairs. Their goal is...
Police: Son severed mother’s arm with chainsaw, two officers injured
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two officers were injured after a man reportedly cut his mother’s arm off on Monday, July 22. The New Orleans Police Department says 34-year-old John Pittman attacked his 70-year-old mother with a chainsaw around 2 p.m. in the 3500 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly.
Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris
NATCHEZ — Women leaders in the Black community here say that Kamala Harris’s seeking the Democratic presidential nomination has energized the party and will motivate non-traditional voters to go to the polls. Jarita Frazier-King, a Natchez businesswoman, community organizer, and activist, said she hopes the Democratic party makes the smart choice and Harris becomes the […] The post Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Brookshire Grocery Co. to Acquire Mac’s Market in Jena
TYLER, Texas, July 22, 2024 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) and Mac’s Market announced today that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire the Mac’s location in Jena, La. This location will become a Spring Market store following a short closing for conversion next month.
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