Ruston Daily Leader

09/01/2026

After more than two years of planning, an American Legion Historical Marker honoring Captain Gerald "Bo" McCallum, the first World War II casualty from Lincoln Parish, is now in place.

After more than two years of planning, the American Legion Historical Marker is now in place.

08/31/2026

BREAKING: Ruston begins the season as No. 1 in Class 5A. Full LSWA Preseason Poll:

As if there wasn’t enough preseason hype for Ruston High, the Bearcats received even more statewide recognition Monday morning as the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) voted Ruston as the No

08/31/2026

Tech in 10: How will Louisiana Tech fare in the Sun Belt Conference this fall?

How will Louisiana Tech fare in its debut season in the Sun Belt Conference? Sports Editor Matt Belinson gives his 2026 season predictions.

08/30/2026

The Ruston Bearcats dominated Evangel Christian Academy 49-14 at the Bayou Jamb Saturday night.

It may have been Evangel Christian Academy and LSU quarterback commit Peyton “Pop” Houston that carried a reputation for explosive offense into Saturday’s Bayou Jamb finale, but it was the Ruston Bear

08/30/2026

Football season is upon us, and our Pigskin Edition is here to get you primed for all the gridiron action. Everything you need to know about local teams at every level is inside today's paper.

Many thanks to Josh McDaniel for the great cover photo!

08/29/2026

Grambling State kicks off the 2026 season tonight at home against Clark-Atlanta.

GRAMBLING – Mickey Joseph believes his mission to restore order at Grambling State is finally ready to take off, starting with Saturday’s season opener against Clark-Atlanta University.

08/29/2026

Cedar Creek split its jamboree contests on Friday, capped off by Campbell Woodard's game-winning field goal over D'Arbonne Woods.

Pulling off his headset after a brief timeout from D'Arbonne Woods, Cedar Creek head coach Jacob Angevine yelled out to Campbell Woodard with a short message: 'Mr. Automatic!

08/28/2026

"It’s an honor to play against a great team. We hope we can give you a good show."
It will be a 5A heavyweight fight Saturday night as Ruston plays Evangel in the Bayou Jamb.

Ruston faces Evangel in final season tune-up

08/28/2026

One man was shot and three people arrested after a child custody exchange turned violent Tuesday night.

08/28/2026

Cedar Creek hosts two 2A programs tonight in a preseason jamboree contest.

Cedar Creek won’t have to make the trip down I-20 this year for its preseason jamboree contest, opting instead to host a pair of Class 2A programs in Caldwell Parish and D’Arbonne Woods tonight at Cougar Field.