8-Year-Old Louisiana Girl Dies After Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
An 8-year-old Ruston girl has died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain infection, following a family swimming trip to Lake Claiborne.
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Ruston High School Teacher Frasier Hogan Arrested on Second-Degree Rape Charge
Frasier Cole Hogan, 32, a Ruston High School teacher, was arrested August 19 on second-degree rape charges. Ruston Police believe there may be additional victims.
Louisiana Couple Charged After 15-Month-Old Tests Positive for Meth
Ruston Police arrested two parents after their 15-month-old tested positive for meth at a local hospital early Tuesday morning.
Buc-ee’s is Finally Building in Ruston: A Look at the Massive Project’s Start
Big things are happening in Ruston as construction kicks off for a new travel center that promises to change the way we hit the road.
North Louisiana Is Where The Best Teachers Come From
North Louisiana's got the nation's best new teachers thanks to La Tech & ULM's A+ programs. Now, the real test: keeping them home!
This City in the 318 Has the Most Student Loan Debt – And It’s Not Shreveport
Student loan debt is one of the most common types of debt in America, with over $1 trillion owed. Surprisingly, here in Louisiana, the student debt explosion isn't hitting Shreveport, or any other city in the 318 area, as hard as it's hitting the small community of Ruston.
Louisiana's 'Festival of the Year' Celebrating 75 Years in 2025
This summer festival in Ruston, Louisiana, has been named 2025’s Festival of the Year, and its 75th-anniversary celebration is shaping up to be its biggest event yet.
Louisiana Buc-ee’s Fans Get Sad News About Ruston Location
The opening of Louisiana’s first Buc-ee’s in Ruston is delayed until mid-2026 due to extensive road construction plans. Here's what it means for the project timeline.