Ruston Daily Leader

01/09/2026

The Ruston Rotary Club has named Patricia Willis as this year’s Bill Best Humanitarian Award winner.

When asked to describe Patricia Willis, Amy Stegall quickly notes her compassion, generosity, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of others in Lincoln Parish.

01/09/2026

🚨Athlete of the Week🚨
This week's Buddy Davis Memorial Athlete of the Week is Lincoln Prep sophomore guard Jabari Levingston, who put up 22 points, 13 rebounds, 5 steals, 5 blocks, and 4 assists in a win over Rayville on Tuesday - his sixth 20-point game of the season and his second such outing over his last three games. He’s averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds over his last three games.
Find the Athlete of the Week in every Thursday and Friday edition of the Ruston Daily Leader!
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01/08/2026

The Lincoln Parish School Board kicked off the new year with tensions over its officer elections.

The Lincoln Parish School Board kicked off the new year with tensions over its officer elections, reviving old dialogue on racial divides in the process.

01/08/2026

Lincoln Prep is on a 10-game win streak ahead of tonight's rematch with Arcadia.

Lincoln Prep overcame a furious comeback effort from the Rayville Hornets, as well as 23 turnovers of its own, to earn a 56-40 win on Tuesday — improving to 13-2 overall on a 10-game win streak.

01/08/2026

https://www.rustonleader.com/sports/bearcats-take-down-calvary

Ford’s fourth-quarter free throws lift RHS to 67-63 win

01/07/2026

Find out where former Bearcats are headed in this transfer portal cycle, along with news of incoming talent.

Several former Ruston High football standouts are looking to find their way at the next level in an era of college sports when stability is far from the norm.

01/06/2026

A Grambling city firefighter has been put on leave after he and two other men were arrested in Ruston late Saturday and charged with attempted vehicle burglary.

01/06/2026

The Tech Drive I-20 overpass replacement project is set to break ground tomorrow morning.

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Tech Drive I-20 overpass replacement project are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday adjacent to the site.

01/05/2026

Overtime with RDL Episode 13 is out NOW! In this podcast we hear from Cedar Creek basketball standout Avery Ryan! Check it out on YouTube below or at the following links.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GSocD5VX1jSHRBXEC3s9J?si=zf1rj2fwSuWCkGl7pxLzlA
RDL website: https://www.rustonleader.com/content/overtime-rdl-episode-13-avery-ryan

Cedar Creek All-State basketball standout Avery Ryan joins the podcast.

01/03/2026

Sam Hartwell is the 2025 All-RDL Offensive Player of the Year. See the full All-RDL Offense below:

Hartwell leads Cats to continued success as first- time starter

01/03/2026

Jacob Angevine is the 2025 All-Ruston Daily Leader Coach of the Year. Lincoln Prep's Jabari Levingston is the All-RDL Newcomer of the Year.

Since day one on the job as head coach of Cedar Creek, all the way back in March, Jacob Angevine has spoken belief into the Cougars. It paid off in 2025.

01/01/2026

The Ruston Daily Leader wishes the entire Lincoln Parish community a happy New Year.