A Ruston man was arrested after a domestic violence incident in Grambling Saturday.
Tedde A. Woods, 57, was arrested for domestic abuse battery just after midnight Saturday morning after a victim alleged he beat her.
At about 11:45 p.m. on September 20, a woman reported to the Grambling Police Department that Woods had hit her in the face with a closed fist several times, demanding the car keys to a rental vehicle. The woman said Woods took the keys and gave them to his nephew who left and then Wood took a truck and left. When Woods returned, the woman said she ran out the front door, jumped in the truck, and went to her daughter’s house and then the police station.
GPD officers went to the residence to speak with Woods and found him in bed asleep. He said the victim jumped on him once he grabbed the keys to leave. He stated she bit him on the arm, so he did what he had to do to get her off him.
As a result of the investigation and bruises found on the victim’s face, Woods was arrested and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center. His bail amount was not available.
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As a concession to age, about five days out of seven for the past 20-ish years I’ve eaten, for breakfast, cottage cheese and yogurt mixed up together.
It’s starting to get on my nerves. Not happening for me.
It is not cottage cheese’s fault and it is not yogurt’s fault, though they are each easy targets. Cottage cheese is good for you but it couldn’t run out of sight in a day and a half. So much for it being “healthy.”
Cottage cheese is supposed to be just about the most perfect man-made (no offense to cows) food there is. A fistful of it is packed full of protein. It is low in fat and has carbs, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron ore and tin, and a four-ounce serving contains more than 12 percent the daily recommended helping of cottage.
When I am eating it I try not to think of the word “curd.” Curd does not sound good but, well, there is no getting around that those are the little things half floating around in the other stuff, which is, I suppose, curd runoff.
It is not an especially ugly food – it is lumpy and white, like good homemade mashed potatoes – but it will win no beauty contest for you either.
Never until I started eating cottage cheese and yogurt together had I eaten cottage cheese alone. It doesn’t taste like anything really, but if you had to say it DID taste like something, you would think of something bad.
That is just my opinion.
But mix cottage cheese and yogurt together – say a vanilla or strawberry yogurt, whatever you prefer – and bingo!, you have a healthy combo that does not taste bad at all. Drop some blueberries or bananas and/or granola in there and you’ve got a most decent leadoff hitter.
Good, and good for you.
There are only two drawbacks.
One, after a while, curds and yogurt lose that sensual BAM!, you know, the one they never really had in the first place. After a couple of decades, you have an excuse for waking each morning and crying over spoiled (spoilt?) milk.
The second drawback: cottage cheese and yogurt is no bacon and eggs. And bacon and eggs is the flagship of the breakfast armada.
You’ve got your French toast. Your waffle. Even your morning pork chop or sausage, patty or link. Outstanding all.
But if the go-to breakfast foods were lined up and we’re choosing team captains, bacon and eggs would be my first selection. Cottage cheese is the healthy but uncoordinated kid who does not get picked.
The multi-talented egg needs no introduction, and just smelling a home where bacon fries makes you feel like you can make it one more day, no matter how tough the sledding.
Bacon is to meats what brown sugar is to sweets: it just makes everything better.
Bacon makes people smile. Bacon beats cottage cheese in a footrace 10 times out of 10. I wish my name were Sir Teddy Bacon.
My second draft pick: biscuit. The chef is key, but even a buttered canned biscuit will at least look at you in the eye.
Third draft pick: grits. But only if someone who knows how to make them are in charge. Bad grits might as well be cottage cheese.
Now you can come in with all your fillers, your pastries, Stuff With Syrup On It, fruit and hash browns. (I love sort-of-burnt hash browns.)
Chocolate milk. Orange juice. Coffee. Eat all that and your day is made and you haven’t even left the house yet.
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This week, I would like to go back in time and reflect on a group of guys who shared a championship season and were the first team in school history to win a state title. Not only were we teammates, but this group was truly something special. This group was the complete package of talent, attitude and commitment. We were players/friends who would forever be linked together.
Last week, I had the opportunity to reunite with this group of guys that would do something very special in 1978 by winning the Texas Class 3A State Baseball Title, the second highest level at that time. As an athlete who has played on all levels, high school, college and professionally, I’ve been blessed to be a part of several championships.
But the one common thread for every team I’ve played on, was the personal connection to the players. The 1978 team was different and will always have special meaning for me personally. This was a group of guys who grew up together in the small East Texas town of Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
During the 1970s, MP was a prideful community that was very athletic minded. The mindset here was about winning and anything short of that was not acceptable. But before the early 70’s, MP was just another small town that had minimal athletic team success. Then a coach by the name of Donnie Laurence showed up and began to develop not just a great football power, but a solid all-around high school athletic program.
Along with Coach Laurence, several high-quality coaches arrived including two baseball coaches, Marion Giesecke and Steve Rippee. These coaches help build MP into the second winningest all-around program of the 70s, only behind “Friday Night Lights” Odessa Permian. It was a very special time in MP Tiger history.
Then in 1978, MP Tiger baseball would be the first team sport to ever win a state title. This was accomplished by a special group of guys who played loose and confident and never walked on a baseball diamond expecting anything less than a victory. These guys played with heart and determination and no matter how bleak a moment was, they never wavered or faltered.
To understand how good they became, you first must look at where they came from. These young men grew up with great success coming up through the Mt. Pleasant Dixie Youth Program. They had great coaching early in their young careers from a handful of special men like James Stansell, P.A. Thomas, Pat Sisk, Joe Traylor and many others. These men knew the game and taught this group how to play the game the right way.
The 1978 Tiger baseball team was built around six seniors, eight juniors, and two sophomores. This was not an average group of players, but guys with an immense level of talent. The skills included great pitching, defense and the ability to hit the baseball. To illustrate the level of talent, this group had three players drafted: two by Major League Baseball and one by the NFL and several that went on to played collegiately.
What made this group so special? Most of the guys on this team were members of the previous 1977 Tiger baseball team. A team that had great talent but underachieved mainly due to the amount of internal pressure that was placed on the shoulders of each player. From my perspective looking back, it seemed like we had a team meeting every other week talking about what we must do in order to make it to State.
As the ‘77 season progressed, the pressure continued to build to the point that the team played tight and did not even win district, therefore being left out of the playoffs. The only year of my four years at MPHS that we did not make the playoffs. Again, this was a team with as much talent as any team I ever played on.
But the 1978 team, guided by great senior leadership, made a group decision that there would be only ONE team meeting before the season started. We committed to play loose and have fun! We knew we had plenty of talent, we just had to relax and let our talent take us to where we wanted to go……. and that it did!
This MP team made it to the regional finals, having to play a best of three series against Fort Worth Boswell. MP hosted the first game of the series, and the mighty Tigers came up short. With the odds stacked against us, the remaining two games were to be played in Fort Worth. We had our work cut out for us; either sweep a double header or go home like so many other MP Tiger baseball teams had done in the past.
But ’78 Tigers made it happen with great pitching, defense (zero errors in the last 4 games) and timely hitting and defeated Boswell twice and advanced to the State Tournament in Austin! As they say, the rest is history as we shut out top ranked Brazosport 10-0 in five innings in the semi-finals and defeated Burkburnett 5-2 in the title game and finished with a record of 26-4.
I cannot describe the bond athletes have that get the opportunity to win a state championship. It’s a connection that forever links you as players. I remember Coach Giesecke’s locker room speech after our huge win. “Fellows, this is a victory you will cherish more later in life, than you do now. You will forever be remembered with this win.” Truer words have never been spoken! He was spot on with his statement!
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Grambling’s defense celebrates after recovering a fumble for a touchdown during Saturday’s win over Jackson State. (By T. Scott Boatright)
By T. Scott Boatright
Following Grambling State’s 41-20 home victory over Jackson State on Saturday, one of the football program’s biggest wins in years, the Tigers have jumped from unranked to fourth in this week’s BOXTOROW HBCU media poll.
In a split vote, the Florida A&M Rattlers picked up more points than the North Carolina Central Eagles and remained No. 1 in HBCU Media Poll released on Monday. Both the Rattlers and the Eagles received 10 first-place votes while Grambling received one.
GSU was unranked last week but was an unofficial 12th with 23 points.
Grambling, which has now won three straight games including Saturday’s 41-20 victory over Jackson State, received 116 points in this week’s poll.
Hampton moved up six spots from last week’s poll to No. 3 after its 27-20 victory over Howard in Washington, DC.
The HBCU Media Poll is administered by BOXTOROW and in its 18th year, is voted on by media members around the country who cover HBCU football.
GSU also surged to No. 3 in NCAA HBCU power rankings behind only Florida A&M and North Carolina Central
The NCAA had the following blurb to say about Grambling in those power rankings:
“Grambling State could be the top team in HBCU football. I do not think they are yet, but after dismantling Jackson State down the stretch, I can understand those who say so. If the Tigers can replicate their performance in this week’s State Fair Classic, they might move up again.”
First-year head coach Mickey Joseph’s battle cry since taking over the GSU program has been “Restore The Order,” and his Tigers are working hard to make that happen.
“So, my thing was getting back to dominance, dominating people like we are supposed to. Respect — they are always going to respect Grambling,” Joseph said after Saturday’s win over Jackson State. “They are never going to disrespect Grambling. They may say it with their mouth, but when they get on that field, they know it does not matter what Grambling team they are facing this time, they just know they’re going to get the best from that team.
“So, when I say restore the order, I mean bring the dominance back.”
For Joseph, none of it is about polls at this point in the season. Instead, it is about getting his 3-1 Tigers to focus on the next game on the schedule.
“We’re going to take things one game at a time,” Joseph said. “We cannot control how they think about us. We just must be ready when that ball kicks off to be sound in all three phases of the game.”
An opportunistic defense has played a big role in Grambling’s strong start to the 2024 season.
Grambling’s defense scored a pair of touchdowns against JSU with Caleb Collins returning a pick six 22 yards to paydirt, and Patrick Marshall pounced on a fumble in the JSU end zone for another TD.
Defensively, Grambling leads the FCS in defensive touchdowns with four and takeaways with 10 and is tied for second in fumbles recovered with four, and second in interceptions with four.
The G-Men also are atop FCS turnover margin statistics at 2.75 per game.
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Niilo Maki-Petaja finished with a 54-hole total of 202 (-14) at the Limestone Springs Golf Club, tying the Bulldog record that was set back in 2017 by Felix Paalson.
Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
The Louisiana Tech Golf team set a new 54-hole record of 841, shattering the previous record by four strokes, as the Bulldogs came in fifth on Tuesday at the GMAC Invitational.
Also setting a program record was sophomore Niilo Maki-Petaja who finished with a 54-hole total of 202 (-14) at the Limestone Springs Golf Club, tying the Bulldog record that was set back in 2017 by Felix Paalson.
“The guys played really solid this week with a few mistakes here and there, but I was really proud how we got better every day and every guy on the team contributed,” said head coach Matt Terry. “Basically it came down to No. 11 and No. 16, a couple of par fives on the back that we didn’t take advantage of. That was probably the difference in us being near the top and where we did finish, but those are things that are going to happen from time to time in tournaments. For the guys to break the school record for 54 holes (is impressive). Now on to the next one.”
Maki-Petaja ended up tying for second at the event, climbing two spots on the player leaderboard after firing a 67 (-5). His one blemish on the Tuesday scoreboard was a bogey on the par 4 No. 10. The rest was made up of 11 pars and six birdies, one of which came on the finishing hole No. 18 that put him atop the leaderboard at that point.
Sophomore Jake Plumb ended up recording his best 54-hole score, shooting under par in all three rounds including a 71 (-1) to finish up the invitational (70-70-71=211). He tied for 14th as an individual, marking his second career top-20 finish.
Despite not using his 73 (+1) in round three, freshman Morton Bailey also claimed a top-20 finish by tying for 18th (70-69-73=212).
Fellow freshman Freddie Surgey registered a season-low 69, the second-best round of the day for LA Tech, after shooting 35 on the front and 34 on the back. Also shooting a season-low round was Joel Thomas Stephens who birdied two of his last three holes to shoot 72 (E).
North Alabama and ULM were co-champions of the event.
LA Tech will return to action Oct. 6-8 at the Trinity Forest Invitational, hosted by SMU in Dallas, Texas.
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Funeral services for Mr. William Joseph Robert “Will” Watkins, age 19 of Choudrant, LA are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Owens Memorial Chapel with Bro. Blake Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Loch Arbor Cemetery near Swartz.
Will was born August 22, 2005, in Ruston, LA and passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. He graduated from Ruston High School, Class of 2024. After graduation Will worked at Loweś of Ruston.
Will loved listening to music, almost as much as he loved his family, especially his sister, Natalie. She was his everything. Will had a car that he was very proud of and always wanted to go somewhere or was willing to drive anyone anywhere. He enjoyed eating out and would eat anything sweet. Will always wanted to go out to eat or hangout with the people he loved any chance he could get. Will had a very good sense of humor and could make a joke out of anything. He loved always making his friends and family laugh.
Will was tough, with features resembling his dad, and tried his best at everything he did. He loved his family, and wanted to make them proud. Will gave off so much love towards everyone he cared about. He was a great friend, brother, and son. Will had the kindest heart and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his parents, Joey Watkins and Kristina; his sisters, Natalie and Brooklyn; his brother, Bradley; and grandparents, Willie and Elizabeth Osborne of Choudrant.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the funeral home.
Alton J. Fallin was born on September 15, 1944, and passed away on September 7, 2024, following a lengthy illness. He was a retired Mechanical Engineer who worked for many years at RSH Engineering in Monroe. Alton was a graduate of Louisiana Tech with degrees in both English and Engineering. He was a member in regular attendance at Longstraw Baptist Church in Choudrant.
Alton was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Webster Fallin and Merline Chandler Fallin, and stepson, Robert Alan Hutchins.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 35 years, Sylvia Robertson Fallin; stepdaughter, Carole Hutchins Roth and husband Mark; granddaughter, Chelsea Gilbert Elgin and husband Andrew; and great grandson Levi Elgin.
Special thanks to Brandon Voss, Kim Benton, Nanette Vining, Tammy Roubion and others for their help in caring for Alton during his time of need.
A private celebration of his life will be held by his immediate family while scattering his ashes upon the land he held so dear.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Longstraw Baptist Church Building Fund at 1799 Styles Ranch Rd in Choudrant, LA. 71227.
Jimmy D. Liner February 12, 1952 – September 22, 2024 Visitation: Kilpatrick Funeral Homes – Ruston, Thursday, September 26, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Service: Kilpatrick Funeral Homes – Ruston, Thursday, September 26, 2024, 11:00 am Cemetery: Simsboro City Cemetery, Thursday, September 26, 2024
William Joseph Robert Watkins August 22, 2005 – September 20, 2024 Visitation: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Service: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 10:00 AM, Owens Memorial Chapel
William E. “Bill” Hunt October 16, 1949 – September 21, 2024 Service: Burkhalter Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 10:00 am
Courtesy of Louisiana Supreme Court Public Information Office
The Judiciary Commission of Louisiana announces the election of Suzanne H. Stinson as Commission Chair, and Third Judicial District Court Judge Bruce E. Hampton as Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Commission.
Judge Bruce Hampton was elected by Commission members to serve as Vice-Chair for a one-year term, succeeding Suzanne Stinson. He earned his bachelor’s degree cum laude from Louisiana Tech University in 1978, his juris doctor degree magna cum laude from Tulane University School of Law in 1981, and his Master of Laws degree from Southern Methodist University in 1990.
Prior to his election to the bench in 2018, he practiced law for over 37 years in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. He worked as an assistant district attorney for 18 years, prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases and handling drug court, juvenile court, and serving as counsel for the Union Parish Police Jury. He also served as an indigent defender for 10 years in the Third Judicial District.
Judge Hampton is a member of the American Judges Association and the Louisiana District Judges Association (currently serving as Treasurer), was appointed to the Executive Board of the District Judges Association in 2021 and is a member of the Louisiana State Law Institute.
Judge Hampton is a supporter of the Judges in the Classroom Program. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Ruston, Farmerville Lions Club, Ruston-Lincoln, and Union Parish Chambers of Commerce, the Bernice Business Club, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Suzanne Stinson, a citizen member of the Commission, was elected to serve as Commission Chair through the end of her term on March 21, 2025, succeeding Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Robin D. Pittman. Ms. Stinson began working at the 26th Judicial Court District in 1982 and was appointed court administrator in 1996 until her retirement in 2014.
Ms. Stinson graduated magna cum laude with her bachelor’s degree in 1988, a master’s degree in business administration in 1992, and a second master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology in 1994, all from Louisiana Tech University. She served in the Louisiana Army National Guard from 1979 to 1982.
Ms. Stinson is a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management and received her Certificate of Judicial Administration from Michigan State University. She is a past president of the National Association for Court Management, served on the board of directors for the International Association of Court Management, served as president of the Louisiana Court Administrators Association, and serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Geaux4Kids. She served two consecutive terms on the Board of Directors for the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), and currently serves on the Editorial Board for Trends in State Courts, an annual publication by the NCSC.
She previously served on the Judicial Compensation Commission, the Court Rules Committee, the Advisory Committee to the Performance Audit on Jury Practices, the Disaster Recovery Planning Committee, and the Louisiana Integrated Juvenile Justice Information System Committee. Upon retirement, she performed consulting work in the Bahamas. Ms. Stinson is currently serving a second term on the Commission, having been appointed by the Louisiana District Judges Association.
The Judiciary Commission of Louisiana is a nine-member constitutionally created body empowered to review allegations of judicial misconduct and to recommend to the Supreme Court appropriate discipline when misconduct is proven by clear and convincing evidence. The members of the Commission are volunteers and serve on a part-time basis. To learn more about the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana, visit https://judiciarycommissionla.org/.
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Courtesy of Louisiana Tech University Communications
Louisiana Tech University enrolled more than 12,000 students in the 2024 Fall Quarter including 2,453 freshmen, the largest freshman class in its 130-year history.
Total enrollment for the quarter is 12,039, a nearly 4 percent increase over 2023 and the institution’s highest enrollment since 2018. Beyond first-time freshmen, the University experienced growth in transfer, master’s, doctoral, and international students.
“A Louisiana Tech degree has long been associated with life and career success. We attract students who are prepared for the academic rigor of a university focused on scholarship, teaching, and focused experiential learning,” President Jim Henderson said. “This talented freshman class enjoys the vibrant campus environment of a comprehensive research institution in an idyllic college town. Students are drawn to our faculty renowned for developing individuals to their fullest potential and preparing them to thrive in a future of boundless opportunity.”
The University has prioritized growth by emphasizing its distinguishing characteristic: tailored, student-focused learning experiences in more than 135 degree programs aligned with 21st century challenges and opportunities. Louisiana Tech’s investment in modern facilities, leading-edge research, and personalized student service also contributes to its rising enrollment.
“Our admissions team works tirelessly across the state, region, and overseas to make individuals aware of all that Louisiana Tech has to offer,” Senior VP for Student Advancement and COO Dickie Crawford said. “We anticipate that this incoming class, along with our returning students, will enjoy their college experience just as the more than 118,000 alumni before them.”
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A Quitman man was arrested for DWI Wednesday after he was in allegedly involved in a single vehicle crash on Madden Road.
When Lincoln Parish deputies arrived, Jody Dwain Anderson, 57, was in a GMC truck attempting to remove it from the tree line where he had apparently crashed. Responding deputies saw that Anderson’s eyes were glassy and bloodshot and his speech was mostly incoherent. A deputy noted in his report that he could smell a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from Anderson who was unable to stand on his own.
Anderson said he was not hurt in the crash which occurred he said when he tried to avoid striking a deer.
Emergency medical personnel from the Ruston Fire Department came to the scene but Anderson denied needing to go to the hospital
Anderson initially said he had not consumed alcohol, but had only smoked some marijuana prior to driving. Later, according to the deputies report, Anderson admitting to drinking vodka before the crash.
A blood sample was taken from Anderson at the Northern Louisiana Medical Center. He was then taken to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center and booked for DWI and careless operation of a vehicle.
Anderson’s bail was set at $1,500.
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Ruston High School freshman and Bulldog Aquatic Club swimmer JJ Hoover has been named the 2023-24 Male Athlete of the Year for the 13-14 year old age group by the Louisiana Swimming House of Delegates, comprised of voting athletes and coaches from all over the state.
“This means so much, ” Hoover said. “I feel like all the hard work and daily deposits of the last seven years is starting to pay off. It means so much to me that I am being awarded in this way. It is not simply a reflection of records or medals but, because it was voted on by my peers and fellow coaches of Louisiana, it is a reflection of the amazing relationships that I have built with my fellow swimmers and their coaches. I hope that they as spectators can see that I love every bit of it.”
Bulldog Aquatic Club Head Coach Paulette Butterfield praised Hoover for his efforts and his accomplishments.
“Over the two swim seasons in the competition year, JJ set five different state records, won 12-out-of-12 events at two different state championships and was the high point and swimmer of the meet at both state championships,” Bulldog Aquatic Club Head Coach Paulette Butterfield said. “JJ also finished first at the Southern Zones meet held in Texas in two events — he is the second Louisiana swimmer to ever win an event at the zones meet.
“The BAC team is proud of JJ and his accomplishments this past year. He has worked hard for many years to earn this recognition, and we are excited to see what is still ahead for him.”
Hoover closed with giving praise to his Lord and Savior and noted his excitement about competing in the future.
“I am looking forward to having a great time with my team and fellow swimmers all across the state competing over this season,” Hoover said. “I want to be able to compete to the best of my ability knowing this season that I owe it all to Jesus because everything great is impossible without Him and I am doing it all for His glory, not that of my own.”
The Southern Zone covers states all the way from Texas in the west to Florida, West Virginia and North Carolina in the east.
Hoover’s accomplishments include:
July State Age Group Championship (first place finish in all)
400m IM
200m IM
200m Breaststroke
100m IM
50m FL
100m FL
200m FL
Louisiana State Records
50m FL 26.22 seconds
100m FL 57.37 seconds
200m FL 2 minutes, 7.49 seconds
High Point Winner and Swimmer of the meet Southern Age Group Zones 200L Fly 1st Place 2:07.93 100L Fly 1st Place 57:73 200L IM 3rd Place 2:15.81
Bigger question. Are you ready to win $200 in cash … with the potential to make it $400 if you are perfect on the week (including predicting the No. 1 tiebreaker exactly right).
The Lincoln Parish Journal is proud to host the Karl Malone Toyota College Football Pick’em Contest presented by Northern Louisiana Medical Center and Johnson Physical Therapy.
If you live in the deep south, you know College Football is King!
Readers are eligible to participate and each week one lucky winner will go home with a $200 cash prize (maybe $400). Each week the winner will be the participant with the best record out of the predetermined 15 college football games (ties will be broken by two separate tiebreakers consisting of guessing the total points scored in two of our weekly contests).
Only one entry per participant will be accepted each week.
The Karl Malone Toyota College Football Pick’em Contest presented by Northern Louisiana Medical Center and Johnson Physical Therapy will be conducted for 14 regular season weeks of the college season starting with this week’s games.
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Others receiving votes: Amite 25, Madison Prep 25, De La Salle 15, Erath 10, South Beauregard 6, Parkview Baptist 4, Lake Charles College Prep 2, Pine 1.
Class 2A
School rec pts prev
1. Newman (5) 1-0 127 2
2. Calvary Baptist (1) 1-2 123 1
3. Oak Grove (4) 2-1 120 3
4. Dunham 3-0 117 6
5. Lafayette Christian 1-2 97 4
6. Ouachita Christian 3-0 87 7
7. Notre Dame 2-1 74 5
8. Episcopal-Baton Rouge 3-0 65 8
9. Catholic-New Iberia 2-1 42 10
10. Mangham 2-1 28 NR
Others receiving votes: Ferriday 24, Union Parish 24, South Plaquemines 8, Pope John Paul (II) 6, Kinder 1, Northlake Christian 1.
Class 1A
School rec pts prev
1. Southern Lab (10) 2-0 142 1
2. Vermilion Catholic (2) 3-0 134 2
3. Haynesville 3-0 118 3
4. Riverside 1-1 106 4
5. St. Martin’s 3-0 91 5
6. Kentwood 2-1 77 6
7. Ascension Catholic 2-0 68 7
8. Opelousas Catholic 3-0 50 8
9. Logansport 2-1 44 9
10. Catholic-Pointe Coupee 3-0 27 NR
Others receiving votes: Covenant Christian 21, St. Frederick 13, Jeanerette 9, Ascension Episcopal 8, Central Catholic 5.
Ruston Police arrested a woman Saturday afternoon for aggravated assault after she allegedly threatened another woman with a knife.
Ameka D. Thompson, 54, of Jonesboro, was arrested about 2 p.m. Sept. 21 after police responded to the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Bonita Street.
Thompson was located at the intersection but did not possess a knife. Thompson said the alleged victim threw a cinder block at her, so she grabbed the knife. The victim and a witness gave corroborating statements that Thompson swung a knife at the victim and made verbal threats.
Officers saw the victim’s phone case which had been cut while in the victim’s hand and a small cut on her finger.
Thompson was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center. Bail was set at $1,000.
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As an added bonus this year, fans can submit pictures of players, and a select few will be published each week along with the scores.
To submit pics, please email lpjscoreboard@gmail.com with your pictures by Sunday nights at 8 p.m.
The scoreboard will run every Tuesday and have the previous week’s scores and highlights.
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Baton Rouge – Louisiana State Police has been continuously monitoring incidents nationwide involving threats of violence made against schools.
At this time, Louisiana State Police is not aware of any credible threats to schools within the state. We are closely monitoring tips, leads, and information sources while working with federal, state, and local partners to investigate and share information, ensuring the safety of our communities.
It is important to note that making false threats against schools is not only dangerous but also illegal. Under Louisiana law,the intentional communication of false information regarding the existence of a bomb or other explosive device, or threats of violence against any person or property, is a felony crime. Individuals found guilty of making false threats can face up to 15 years in prison and significant fines. These actions disrupt school operations, waste valuable law enforcement resources, and cause undue fear and anxiety among students, parents, and educators.
Anyone who wishes to report suspicious activity or concerning threats against the public are encouraged to contact the Louisiana State Analytical and Fusion Center (LA-SAFE) at 225-925-4192. The Louisiana State Police also offers an online reporting system through a secure form, which is submitted directly to the appropriate investigators. Anyone can access this form by visiting the LA-SAFE website.
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Grambling State University football student-athlete Brenden Barley has been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference on Monday afternoon.
Barley, a sophomore from Wichita, Kan., had a standout defensive performance, recording his third interception of the season. With at least one interception in each of the last three games, Barley has emerged as a key playmaker for the defense.
In the final seconds of the third quarter, with Grambling State facing 2nd and 14, Jacobian Morgan dropped back to pass but was intercepted by Brenden Barley at the JSU 38-yard line.
Barley made a return of 25 yards, reaching the JSU 13 and setting up a critical scoring opportunity for Grambling. Recording his nation-leading third interception of the season, he now leads the country. On the night, Barley also tallied seven total tackles, including four solo stops. His defensive efforts were pivotal in helping Grambling State secure a decisive 41-20 victory over Jackson State.
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Funeral services for Jimmy D. Liner of Simsboro, LA will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 11:00 am, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Interment will follow at Simsboro City Cemetery in Simsboro, LA. Officiating will be Pastor Doug Milliron and Pastor Bo Horne. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
Jimmy retired as District Chief Fireman of the Monroe Fire Department after 31 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his parents, C.R.” Rudy” Liner and Edna Pauline “Polly” Houck Liner; brother, Thomas Jerry Liner; baby boy Liner; sister-in-law Lillian Wilson; mother-in-law, Laverna Brockel and father-in-law Hal Buechler.
Those left to cherish his memory are his adoring wife of 53 years, Cindy Buechler Liner; son, Jim Liner and wife Julie, daughter, Jennifer Liner Hawkins and husband Bill; grandchildren Sara Liner Cagle, Nick Liner, Taylor H. Treadway and husband Lane, Cody Hawkins, and Corbin Hawkins. Great grandchildren are Rylan Jamison, Beaux Cagle, Kinley Cagle, Dallas Kate Cagle; sister Jeanette Liner Many and husband Charles; nieces and nephews; Greg Liner, Tim Liner and wife Theresa, Jeff Liner and Carrie, Phil Many, Cindy Many Stewart and husband Bee, Chad Many; sister-in-law, Bonnie Allen and husband Larry, brother-in-law Dwight Buechler and wife Kathy, niece Amanda and her son Aidan Sullivan and numerous great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to donate to Simsboro Grace Community Church or Tunnels to Towers.
William E. “Bill” Hunt October 16, 1949 – September 21, 2024 Visitation: Burkhalter Chapel at Trinity Methodist Church, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Service: Burkhalter Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 10:00 am
Carroll Bailey June 6, 1933 – September 20, 2024 Visitation: Kilpatrick Funeral Homes – Ruston, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Service: Kilpatrick Funeral Homes – Ruston, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 2:00 pm Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery, Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Others receiving votes: Amite 25, Madison Prep 25, De La Salle 15, Erath 10, South Beauregard 6, Parkview Baptist 4, Lake Charles College Prep 2, Pine 1.
Class 2A
School rec pts prev
1. Newman (5) 1-0 127 2
2. Calvary Baptist (1) 1-2 123 1
3. Oak Grove (4) 2-1 120 3
4. Dunham 3-0 117 6
5. Lafayette Christian 1-2 97 4
6. Ouachita Christian 3-0 87 7
7. Notre Dame 2-1 74 5
8. Episcopal-Baton Rouge 3-0 65 8
9. Catholic-New Iberia 2-1 42 10
10. Mangham 2-1 28 NR
Others receiving votes: Ferriday 24, Union Parish 24, South Plaquemines 8, Pope John Paul (II) 6, Kinder 1, Northlake Christian 1.
Class 1A
School rec pts prev
1. Southern Lab (10) 2-0 142 1
2. Vermilion Catholic (2) 3-0 134 2
3. Haynesville 3-0 118 3
4. Riverside 1-1 106 4
5. St. Martin’s 3-0 91 5
6. Kentwood 2-1 77 6
7. Ascension Catholic 2-0 68 7
8. Opelousas Catholic 3-0 50 8
9. Logansport 2-1 44 9
10. Catholic-Pointe Coupee 3-0 27 NR
Others receiving votes: Covenant Christian 21, St. Frederick 13, Jeanerette 9, Ascension Episcopal 8, Central Catholic 5.
The fourth annual Lincoln Parish Park Fest will be held Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lincoln Parish Park (211 Parish Park Road in Ruston).
It will be a day and an event full of arts, food, family and fun and is presented by Friends of Lincoln Parish Park.
Admission is $10 per car and all proceeds from The Park Fest will go to Lincoln Parish Park for upkeep, renovations, and new adventures.
Lincoln Parish Police Juror Annette Straughter said that after funding was cut from the park almost five years ago, she put thought into how additional funds could be raised. And the fourth annual Park Fest is one of those avenues.
“Lincoln Parish Park is an amazing jewel,” said Straughter. “There is something new and exciting to explore every day. We thank all the volunteers that are helping to make this festival successful!”
The event will include arts and crafts booths, fly fishing demos, a Kids Zone with bounce houses and free book giveaways, antique car show and vintage trailers, food trucks with a variety of items and desserts, live entertainment with a variety of music, and much more.
Some of the live entertainment acts include Al Young Seniors (R&B) and Chloe Alexander. Patrick Hall will also serve as the emcee and DJ for the event.
New to the event this year is a Mountain Bike starting at 8 a.m. at the Bicycle Hub. There will also be a free (new) book giveaway courtesy of Rollings Hills Ministry.
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office will be on hand along with the K9 units to entertain the crowd with canine demonstrations, while a Bearcat rescue truck will be on display. The Ruston Ambulance and Fire Department will be on hand to provide coverage for the event.
Event goers will have an opportunity to win a 4-gallon Cajun Fryer donated by R.V. Works of Homer, La. by making a donation to the park and receiving a ticket (the winner does not have to be present to win). There will also be opportunities to win a handmade quilt from Lincoln Parish Police Juror Hazel Hunter as well as individual/family park passes for a year.
Thank you to Rapid Signs (t-shirt donations), all Lincoln Parish Police Jurors, Twin City Transportation (sponsor), Meaux’ Plumbing and Tank Service (sponsors) and Don Chuys (sponsor).
We also appreciate the local Boy Scouts as well as the Louisiana Tech Concrete Canoe Team and Louisiana Tech cheerleaders who will be assisting throughout the day with set up and clean up.
For more information, call 318-436-9425.
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