Ruston Daily Leader

10/21/2025

Organizers estimate some 300 people turned out for Saturday’s local “No Kings” rally.

Organizers of Saturday’s local “No Kings” rally say they are pleased with the event but wish more people had turned out to protest what the movement describes as President Donald Trump’s authoritarian agenda.

10/21/2025

Louisiana Tech returns to action tonight at Joe Aillet Stadium.

Tech hosts Western Kentucky in midweek clash

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

Overtime Episode 6 is out NOW! In this podcast we hear from Ruston High School running back Dalen Powell! Check it out on YouTube below or at the following links.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YGLYxq4gGgdIK8K7mHa2y?si=899de7b875a4423d

RDL website: https://www.rustonleader.com/content/overtime-rdl-episode-6-dalen-powell

Ruston High running back Dalen Powell joins the podcast.

10/18/2025

Story: Ruston become one of 2,500 sites for "No Kings Day" protests nationwide on Saturday, organized by the progressive grassroots Indivisible organization.

Approximately 300 people, many carrying homemade signs, waving small American flags, and chanting “Love, not hate will make America great,” gathered in front of Ruston’s City Hall on Saturday to peacefully protest what they say are continued threats to democracy brought on by President Donald ...

10/18/2025

The No Kings protest in downtown Ruston is underway.

10/18/2025

Follow the Cat Tracks to read more about Ruston's historic victory.

https://www.rustonleader.com/sports/cat-tracks-ruston-win-ages

**We would like to thank our Cat Tracks sponsors this week: Smith Law Offices, Ruston Glass, Southern Classic Chicken, Allegiance Medical Clinic of Ruston and Karl Malone Toyota.

10/18/2025

Organizers are preparing for the second No Kings demonstration at Ruston City Hall slated for 10 this morning.

10/18/2025

Yeah, that really happened. Ruston delivers a comeback for the history books in a 41-37 thriller over Neville:

MONROE – You just had to be there to believe it.Down 17 with 9:56 left to play. Four turnovers. Less than 3 yards per carry in the run game.

10/18/2025

NEW: While two IRS tax liens against Northern Louisiana Medical Center have been settled, new multi-million-dollar liens are showing up against other Louisiana hospitals run by Allegiance Health Management.

Two of the IRS tax liens filed against Northern Louisiana Medical Center for unpaid payroll taxes that date back to March of 2024 appear to have been settled.But, at the same time, new multi-million-d

10/17/2025

A new informational website, a public online survey, and community meetings across the parish next week are all ways the Lincoln Parish Police Jury is trying to engage the public as it looks to redesign its solid waste systems for the long term.

Parish launches survey, website, meeting dates

10/17/2025

Louisiana Tech women's basketball embraces lofty preseason expectations.

Louisiana Tech women’s basketball won’t be able to sneak up on anyone in Conference USA this season.