A man was arrested for drug possession after police responded to a Ruston hospital regarding a trespassing charge.
Lawrence Bee, 50, of Ruston, was charged with several drug offenses and an outstanding arrest warrant early Sunday morning.
Ruston Police responded to a trespassing complaint at the Northern Louisiana Medical Center about 6:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Officers found a man and two women. The man initially gave his name as Steven Bea.
Once the man was correctly identified as Lawrence Bee, an active warrant was found for failure to appear in Ruston City Court on a driving under suspension charge.
Bee admitted there was a glass smoking pipe used to consume drugs in a pouch he possessed. He said there was nothing else in the pouch, but officers found a small bag of suspected methamphetamine.
Bee was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession in a drug-free zone, and the warrant.
Bee’s bail was set at $27,000.
This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Here are the latest Power Ratings for the Non-Select and Select football schools. These are used to determine playoff seeding at the end of the regular season.
Click HERE to see the complete list for each Select and Non-Select Division, including where Ruston (Non-Select Division I), Cedar Creek (Select Division IV) and Lincoln Preparatory (Select Division IV) are ranked.
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ABOUT THE POWER RATINGS
The changes the LHSAA made to the Power Ratings formula a few years back will have coaches and fans alike wondering why your calculations do not match GeauxPreps.
The top reason for mismatches is calculating Opponents’ Win points. Win Points are no longer just a straight up number of Wins by teams you have played. Points are now based on the number of wins vs number of games played. This was done to make up for playing opponents who did not play a full 10-game schedule.
See the summary below on how PR is calculated:
Result of Game: If you win, you get 10 Power Points. If you lose, you get none.
Classification: If your opponent is in a higher class, you get 2 points for each class higher
Opponents Wins: To calculate opponents wins: divide the number of wins by total games played, and multiple by 10.
Add these three components, and this is the PR for that specific game played.
Do this for all games played, add them all up, and then divide that total by the number of games you played.
You can compare your calculations with ours by looking at the Team Schedules Pages, there you will see how many points we calculated for each matchup.
Another major factor that causes mismatches, is Out of State opponents. We strive to make sure that we have to most accurate Win/Loss record for each out of state opponent. Since schools enter the W/L records for their OOS opponents, and because we don’t know how the schools get their record, we often are off on several matchups.
In addition, a team’s strength factor shall be determined by adding the sum of the opponent’s class to the sum of the opponent’s wins and dividing the result by the total number of games played. The strength factor is used when a tie exists between two or more teams and a head-to-head matchup does not exist.
GeauxPreps.com auto-generates its Power Ratings every two hours for football. If you think that you have seen an error or have any other questions, please contact hbower@geauxpreps.com.
GAME DAY INFORMATION Date | Saturday, September, 21 Time | 6 p.m. CT Location | Ruston, La. (Joe Aillet Stadium) TV | ESPN+ Stats | LATechSports.com/Stats Radio | LA Tech Sports Network | LA Tech Athletics app Game Sponsor | Super 1 Foods Promotions | Red Out, Military Appreciation, Legend’s Day (1974 Title team), Family Day, Time Out for Tech College of the Game | Engineering Exclusive Red Out Shirt | CLICK TO PURCHASE
DOWNTOWN PEP RALLY Date | Friday, September, 20 Time | 7 p.m. CT Location | Railroad Park in Downtown Ruston
GAME DAY TIMELINE Parking Lots/Tailgating Opens | 10 a.m. Campus Bookstore Open | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stadium Drive Opens | 1 p.m. Tech Gameday Live Radio Remote on Z-107.5 FM | 3 – 4:30 p.m. Argent LTAC Tailgating | 3 – 5:30 p.m. Bulldog Village Bookstore Open | 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. West Side Football Ticket Office Opens | 3 p.m. Bulldog Walk of Pride | 3:45 p.m. East Side Football Ticket Office Opens | 4 p.m. Shuttle Drop Off Begins/Ends | 4 p.m. / Ends 1 hour after game ends Gates/Suites/DAC/Stadium Bookstore Opens | 4:30 p.m.
TICKETS LA Tech Ticket Office | (318) 257-3631 TicketsLATechSports.com/Tickets West side reserve seats ($36 adults and $20 kids) East side reserve seats ($25 adults and $20 kids) ***Kid prices are for those between the ages of 4-17; ages 3 and under get in FREE*** Family Four Pack | Four GA tickets, four hot dogs, four Pepsi drinks, all for $74 ($38 SAVINGS!) | CLICK TO PURCHASE Super Saturday Mini Plan |Includes THREE Saturday home football games (Tulsa – Sep. 21, Jax State – Nov. 9, Kennesaw – Nov. 30) | CLICK TO PURCHASE Military Appreciation | Two FREE tickets for all military personnel with valid ID (visit the West Side Ticket Booth at Joe Aillet Stadium) Time Out for Tech |FREE Prospective Student Ticket + $12 Guest (Contact LA Tech Ticket Office for details) Family Weekend | $17 West Reserved or $12 East Reserved Group Rate (Contact LA Tech Ticket Office for details) Football Alumni | $19.74 per ticket (Contact LA Tech Ticket Office for details) Student Tickets | LATechSports.com/StudentTickets This season, students are no longer required to request tickets for each football game. Tickets will now be added to your LA Tech Sports Account for every home game. You can access your account by downloading the LA Tech Athletics App and selecting the “Tickets and Parking” link in the navigation. You can also log into your account without the app by visiting LATechSports.com/StudentTickets. To sign in, use your @latech.edu email.
You will also still be able to purchase discounted tickets for any guests wanting to attend the game. To do that, you will use the LA Tech Athletics app and select the “Claim Your Student Ticket” option. You can also do this by visiting LATechSports.com/StudentTickets. Please note that you will need to be logged in to your student account to access this special offer.
Students are encouraged to add their tickets to their mobile wallet on your smart phone before the game. This will make entry much easier for you. All students are also encouraged to enter Gate 8 on the East Side and to sit in sections M, N, O, or P. If you need assistant on game day, a ticket office representative will be available to assist at the East Side ticket booth.
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GIVEAWAYS Super 1 Foods red foam fingers Super 1 Foods pom poms 1974 National Championship mini pennants 1974 National Championship stickers 1972, 1973, 1974 Three-Peat stickers Face tattoos and stickers Game Day programs (chance to win)
VIDEO BOARD FEATURES Live stats Scores Replays Bayou Kubota flex cam Tech Me Out selfies Courtesy Auto Helmet shuffle Jim Taylor Ford wheel cam Hype videos
ENTERTAINMENT PREGAME Bulldog Village tailgating Bounce houses for kids in tailgating Barksdale Air Force Base B-52 Bomber flyover Revamped team entrance with pyrotechnics and new bell location New Ruston fire bell location with special guest ringer HALFTIME Special 1974 Championship Team recognition Regal Blues, Band of Pride performance Fireworks show IN-GAME Johnny’s Pizza giveaway Cane’s Maniac for a Caniac Newk’s crispy toss Whataburger (24 points and the Kennel wins FREE Whataburger, on-field bullseye) Walk-Ons (on-field field goal try)
ACCESSIBLE SEATING Accessible seating is located in Sections B, I, and O. If available, accessible seating may be purchased in advance through the Athletics Ticket Office.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Policies about alcohol are in place so that all guests can enjoy the event in a safe and comfortable environment. • It is prohibited to bring alcoholic beverages into Joe Aillet Stadium. Violators will be subject to ejection and applicable legal action. Such ejections or denial of admission are not grounds for refunds. • State law requires that all persons consuming alcohol be at least 21 years of age. • Intoxicated or alcohol-impaired guests may be refused admission to Joe Aillet Stadium. • Only two (2) alcoholic beverages per ID may be purchased at a time. Any alcoholic beverage bought in Joe Aillet Stadium must stay in the stadium. If you leave the stadium premises you will be asked to dispose of the alcoholic beverage.
ANIMALS Service dogs for guests with disabilities are permitted. All other animals are prohibited. All service animals (dogs) must remain under the control of the handler at all times. Emotional support animals are not allowed into Joe Aillet Stadium. Please see US Service Animals for more information.
ATM ATMs are located in the center of each concourse. Located behind section E in the west concourse and section O in the east concourse.
BAGS & BAG SEARCH Guests will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container into the venue: • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12.” (Official LA Tech team logo clear plastic tote bags will be available through LA Tech Barns and Noble Store) • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar). • Small clutch bags, no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags. • An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, and chairbacks*, luggage of any kind, computer bags, and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. *Non-approved seat cushions and chairbacks include large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers. Seat cushions and chair backs must be 18″ or less in width. • Banners and pep signs are allowed provided they are hand-held of reasonable size, can be stored beneath the seat, and do not block the view of other patrons. Any banner or sign containing profanity or objectionable material will be confiscated.
BOTTLES It is permissible for guests to bring into Joe Aillet Stadium a clear empty plastic commercial bottle. Frozen bottles are prohibited. It is impermissible to bring any other type of beverage into the stadium. Plastic baby bottles are permitted into the stadium if the infant is with the guest but are subject to inspection by security upon entering.
CONCESSIONS The concession stands located on the concourse of Joe Aillet Stadium are available when stadium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. No other food or drinks may be brought into the stadium.
Both East and West sides of Joe Aillet Stadium will have identical food and drink offerings. Below are some of the items along with prices offered at the concessions:
General Concessions Items & Prices: Aramark Special – Brisket Sandwich w/ House Chips – $12 Cheeseburgers – $8 Hamburgers – $7 x – Cheese $1 x – Chili $1 Nachos – $5 Hotdog – $4 Drinks – $4 Water – $4 Souvenir Cup – $2 Popcorn- $4 Candy – $3 Peanuts – $3 Pickles – $2
All other non-Aramark vendors in Joe Aillet Stadium, such as Kona Ice, do not have items and prices available at this time.
CONDUCT/EJECTION Fans are encouraged to treat visitors, players, coaches, and officials with courtesy and respect. Abusive language or disorderly conduct is unacceptable and unwelcome in Joe Aillet Stadium and may result in ejection. Anyone who interferes with the game by coming onto the field or by throwing objects will be ejected and possibly arrested. LA Tech Athletics reserve the right to eject any patron whose behavior is against the policy, unruly or illegal. Event tickets will be forfeited without a refund. Revocation of season tickets or arrest is possible.
CONTAINERS, COOLERS AND MISTING FANS Cans, glass, bottles, ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets, and insulated beverage containers are prohibited in Joe Aillet Stadium. Personal misting fans are allowed only if they are empty of any fluid.
*Only permissible bottles to bring into the Stadium are clear empty plastic commercial bottles.” (see Bottles above)
DRONES Drones, model aircraft, or any other remote-controlled flying objects are not permitted or allowed to be operated inside Joe Aillet Stadium or the surrounding parking lots.
ELECTRONIC TICKET SCANNING All tickets will be electronically scanned to verify authenticity. Tickets that have been logged in upon entry cannot be reused by another guest. Patrons assume all risks for tickets purchased through sources other than the LA Tech Ticket Office.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES Medical and safety personnel are assigned to the stadium. For assistance in any medical emergency, please notify the nearest usher, LA Tech Staff member, or Police Officer.
FIELD ACCESS Spectators are prohibited from entering the playing field before, or during the playing contest unless they are properly credentialed or accompanied by an authorized staff member. Violators are subject to arrest.
GATES Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. Fans are encouraged to enter the stadium as early as possible. All people ages 4 and older must present a ticket to enter Joe Aillet Stadium.
LOST AND FOUND Lost and found is located at the ticket office on either side of Joe Aillet Stadium. Lost items should be turned in and can be claimed in the two locations. Following games, items will be taken to the Tech Athletics Facilities Office located in the Thomas Assembly Center. To claim items after a game, contact the Athletics Internal Operations office at 318.257.5223.
LOST CHILDREN Parents should report a missing child to a police officer. Lost children will be escorted to the nearest ticket booth on either the east or west sides of Joe Aillet Stadium.
MERCHANDISE Officially licensed LA Tech merchandise is available for purchase at the LA Tech Barnes and Noble store location on the concourse. No other merchandise may be sold on the grounds of the LA Tech Sports Complex. Guests approached by someone selling merchandise are asked to report the person and location to a parking attendant, event staff, or police. No other merchandise may be sold on the grounds of the LA Tech Sports Complex. Guests approached by someone selling merchandise are asked to report the person and location to a parking attendant, event staff, or police.
NO RE-ENTRY POLICY Once you are admitted (ticket scanned) into Joe Aillet Stadium, you may not exit the stadium and re-enter using the same ticket. If you have an emergency and must depart the stadium, stop by Gate 2 on the East Side or Gate 6 on the West side of Joe Aillet Stadium and request a medical pass–out ticket.
PARKING Stadium parking lots open @ 11 AM on Game Day. Stadium parking lots for the Game Days on October 10th and the October 22nd will open at TBD. Parking in stadium lots is reserved for members of the LTAC and requires a permit for entry, which must be displayed at all times. Parking Attendants will take your parking pass and tear off the stub at the bottom of the pass. Once the stub has been removed you cannot re-enter the parking lot. If the parking stub has been removed before entering the parking lots the vehicle will not be allowed entrance.
PHOTOGRAPHY Cameras are permitted in Joe Aillet Stadium for personal use only. Any commercial photography (large-lens with a stand or tripod) is prohibited. Video cameras are prohibited. In no instance should anyone take photographs to block aisle ways and/or seating areas or otherwise interfere with another fan’s enjoyment of the game.
PREMIUM SEATING Admission to stadium suites and club levels is restricted to those with suite tickets, or suite guest passes. For more information, contact the LA Tech Alumni Association at 318-738-7950.
PROHIBITED ITEMS & ACTIVITIES • Outside alcoholic beverages • Controlled substances • Cans, glass, bottles, ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets, and insulated beverage containers (see Containers and Coolers) • Large bags (see Bags and Bag Search) • Possession or use of firearms, explosives (including fireworks), or other weapons • Food and/or beverages (see Bottles/Cans) • Noisemakers (his includes banging cups, bottles, or cans on hard surfaces on seats) • Portable chairback seats exceeding 18″ in width • Large flags, flagpoles, and items obstructing sight lines • Large strollers • Live animals (except Guide and Service Dogs) • Resale of tickets (see Solicitation) • Throwing of any objects • Laser Pointers of any type • Banners, placards, and leaflets not pre-approved by the Athletics Department • Standing in aisles and behind seating areas/aisles on the concourse
PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Announcements will be paged over the public address system only in cases of emergency. Please direct any inquiries or questions to the nearest LA Tech Staff Member or Police Officer.
RESTROOMS Designated stadium restrooms open 90 minutes before kickoff. They can be found behind sections C & G in the West concourse and M & Q in the East concourse.
STROLLERS Strollers are permitted in Joe Aillet Stadium. Strollers must be collapsible and fit under seating areas or left at the owner’s risk in the back of a handicap bunker pending available space.
SMOKING Louisiana Tech University policy prohibits the smoking of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or burning tobacco in any other form or device, as well as the use of electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, hookah or other water pipe devices, and all other related devices on university property, except inside personal vehicles.
SOLICITATION University policy prohibits the solicitation of any unauthorized item for sale, trade, or giveaway on the grounds of the LA Tech Sports Complex. This includes solicitation of charitable donations and game or event tickets. Violators of this policy will be asked to leave the stadium grounds and may be cited for trespassing.
TAILGATING Tailgating is a traditional part of LA Tech game-day activities. Guests are asked to comply with the following guidelines:
No objects (tables, chairs, grills, canopies, etc.) may be placed or encroach on the Access Lane.
Tailgating spaces encompass a total of 6 parking spaces and are lined and numbered. Personal items (tents, grills, chairs, etc.) should remain inside your designated space at all times.
Open wood fires and campfires are prohibited.
Long-toss games of football or Frisbee are prohibited.
Pop-up canopies should be taken down in windy conditions. Owners of pop-up canopies are responsible for any damage.
Overhead objects (flags, kites, balloons) must be properly secured.
Use of bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, scooters, motorized scooters, and unauthorized golf carts is prohibited.
Lawful consumption of alcohol and cereal malt beverages in designated parking lots adjacent to the stadium is permitted. The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Underage drinking is unlawful and violators will be cited. Containers of a capacity over one gallon are not permitted. Persons may only bring in alcoholic beverages for personal consumption. LA Tech police will determine whether quantities are more than amounts for personal consumption. Consumption must take place from cups or containers – no glass.
All tailgating equipment (tents, trailers, etc.) must be removed from the tailgating lot no later than one (1) week following the season’s final home game. Items left beyond the one-week limit are subject to removal by LA Tech Athletics.
All RVs must be parked at least 3 hours before kickoff.
Failure to comply with tailgating policies could result in the revocation of your space at the discretion of LA Tech Athletics staff.
TICKETS INFORMATION General Information: All people ages 4 and older must present a ticket to enter Joe Aillet Stadium. Tickets may be purchased at the Joe Aillet Stadium ticket office near the main gate. The ticket office opens two hours before kickoff. Will Call/Player-Guest List: Pre-purchased tickets may be picked up at the Joe Aillet Stadium ticket office beginning four hours before kickoff. Only the person whose name is on the ticket order may pick up the tickets. A photo ID is required for all will-call orders. Lost/Misplaced Tickets: For lost or misplaced season tickets, the Athletics Ticket Office may re-issue tickets to the ticket holder of record only. A service fee is charged for each replacement ticket. For season tickets that have been lost in the mail or stolen, contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 318.257.3631 for replacement information.
TICKET OFFICE LOCATIONS Locations: The West Side Ticket Office and East Side Ticket Office at Joe Aillet Stadium will both open two hours before kickoff. The Thomas Assembly Center Ticket Office will NOT be open on game days.
UMBRELLA POLICY For the safety and consideration of all guests, umbrellas are prohibited in Joe Aillet Stadium. Umbrellas will not be checked and are the responsibility of the owner if left at the gates. Guests should bring appropriate rain gear in case of inclement weather.
WATER FOUNTAINS Water fountains are located throughout the west concourse of Joe Aillet Stadium. They can be found behind sections C and G. For All Games water stations will be placed throughout the east and west concourses of the stadium.
WEATHER In the event of any inclement weather, (tornado, lighting, heavy rain, etc.) all guests will be advised to seek shelter. Instructions will be delivered via the public address system and the stadium video board.
Over my many years of tournament bass fishing, I have had the privilege and honor of sharing a bass boat with some great anglers. Some of these are 1997 Bassmaster Classic Champ Dion Hibdon, three-time FLW Angler of the Year Clark Wendlandt, and MLF Champion Kelly Jordon who all have the ability to not only find bass, but catch them as well.
Sure, there are videos and some great fishing magazines that can help point you in the right direction, but nothing replaces experience and time on the water. Today, we’ll go over what makes a great tournament angler and the skills necessary to compete on a high level.
Just like any other sport, some athletes are just gifted and have great ability. Some are the complete package and have not only great physical talent, but they possess a great mental aptitude for whatever sport they are playing.
But in the tournament bass fishing world, there are certain skills one must possess in order to compete. First, would be the ability to cast a lure and put it into places where bass live. He or she must be versatile and able to pitch, flip or cast the bait where they want. It’s like a baseball pitcher being able to throw the baseball with precision and accuracy in order to get batters out. If you can’t cast, you won’t be competitive.
But one of the most overlooked skills necessary to be a successful bass fisherman is the ability to locate fish. Finding fish is probably the hardest skill to learn but with today’s high level of electronics, the task has been made much easier.
Today’s up and coming anglers have it too easy with all the new fish locating tools they have at their disposal like down imaging, side scan and, yes, the new controversial forward-facing sonar. Anglers a generation ago had to learn this skill the hard way by understanding water clarity, water temperature, habitat or simply by getting on the water and making cast after cast to try and locate bass.
Back in the day, anglers had to cover a lot of water fan casting a lure for hours trying to locate bass. But most anglers today never have to wet a hook to locate bass. Today’s angler will spend countless hours idling around the lake watching their sonar screens searching and GPS marking good structure or cover like laydowns, brush piles, hydrilla (grass) or more importantly…. baitfish!
All the pre-fishing they need to do today is on a 10- or 12-inch screen. It’s a known fact that some anglers will never make a cast before the tournament starts. Ten years ago, if someone showed up at a bass tournament without pre-fishing, they were just simply donating to the rest of the field. But oh, how times have changed here on Walton’s Mountain!
So, here’s my advice to all the young anglers coming up today. Learn how to find fish on your own. Don’t rely on someone else to send you waypoints or show you where they are catching fish. Rely and trust yourself to find fish! There are no shortcuts or a magical formula for being successful. One thing has remained true from the very beginning of tournament bass fishing, there’s no substitute for time on the water!
Till next time good luck, good fishing and always wear your sunscreen and good UV protective clothing. Melanoma is the number one killer of all forms of cancer. Don’t roll the dice when it comes to your health.
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Lue Charles Napper February 13, 1948 – September 13, 2024 Service: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer- Ruston, LA, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 10:00 am
Administration from Green Clinic of Ruston announced to staff Tuesday that an acquisition of the clinic by Allegiance Health Management and Northern Louisiana Medical Center is expected to be final on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, ending months of speculation and rumors about the future of the medical mainstay of the Lincoln Parish community
See full release sent from Green Clinic CEO/CFO Lori Keen below:
Rock Bordelon, owner of Allegiance Health Management and Northern Louisiana Medical Center, and The Green Clinic, are pleased to announce the acquisition of The Green Clinic by Mr. Bordelon and/or his affiliates. This strategic combination marks a significant step in uniting the medical community in Ruston and enhancing healthcare services for the residents of Ruston and North Central Louisiana.
Over the past 22 years, Allegiance Health Management has been a driving force in consolidating and strengthening medical services across Louisiana, now managing over 1,200 healthcare providers in the state. This latest venture will closely align The Green Clinic with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, creating a more cohesive and comprehensive healthcare network in the region.
“We are excited to bring The Green Clinic into the Allegiance family,” said Rock Bordelon. “This partnership represents our commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Ruston and surrounding areas. By joining forces, we are poised to enhance medical services and support the ongoing development of a new hospital in Ruston, which will significantly benefit the community for decades to come.”
The alignment of The Green Clinic with Northern Louisiana Medical Center is expected to streamline healthcare services, provide more robust support for patients, and further advance the quality of medical care in the region. This strategic move aligns with Allegiance Health Management’s mission to foster collaborative healthcare environments that prioritize patient well-being and community health.
“The Green Clinic has been a staple in our medical community for a very long time,” said Dr. Mike Nammour, Medical Director of The Green Clinic. “We are excited to bring more than 75 years of collaborative, patient-centered healthcare into the Allegiance Health Management family, and we look forward to this new relationship and how it will make a positive impact for all of our patients.”
In the coming months, both organizations will work closely to ensure a smooth transition and continue delivering high-quality care without interruption. The combined resources and expertise of The Green Clinic and Northern Louisiana Medical Center will drive innovations in healthcare, support local health initiatives, and expand access to critical medical services.
Green Clinic was founded in 1948 by Dr. Marvin Green, Sr., and has grown into a multi-specialty clinic with locations in Lincoln Parish and surrounding areas.
This story is developing and will be updated as needed.
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Cemeteries are rich historical archives, offering insights into our past. Epitaphs and gravestones often include vital information about individuals beyond names and dates that can shed light on historical events, trends, and lifeways of an earlier time.
The carvings, the use of symbols, and the materials used can indicate prevailing artistic tastes, cultural trends, or religious beliefs. Cemeteries often reflect social structures; the differentiation between the graves of the wealthy and the poor, or the presence of segregated sections, can provide insights into societal hierarchies.
Cemeteries serve as a record of historical events and conflicts. For example, the presence of a significant number of deaths spread among all age groups within a short time frame may indicate an epidemic struck the community. In many places, recognizing military service is extremely important to the surviving family.
Cemeteries are more than final resting places but tangible links to the past, preserving and reflecting the histories of individuals, communities, and societies. By studying them, we gain a deeper understanding of historical contexts and cultural shifts. Tombstones can give a perspective on history otherwise unknown.
Ruston’s largest cemetery is just two blocks from the Downtown Historic District. The gravestones in Greenwood Cemetery represent a Who’s Who in early Ruston history. Many of the merchants, doctors, lawyers, bankers, educators, and public servants who developed young Ruston into a thriving community are buried in Greenwood.
In its early days, the graveyard was called Ruston Cemetery or City Cemetery. Far from being an old cemetery compared to earlier Lincoln Parish plots, the cemetery was formed in 1884 when Robert Russ donated the plot to the new town as a public burying ground. The oldest marked grave dates to that year.
The origin of the name Greenwood is unknown nor the date the name first found use. The original ground fell between what became Alabama Avenue, Everett Street, Georgia Avenue, and Colvin Street. The current cemetery is now five times that size, totaling about 30 acres.
The cemetery was laid out in perfectly symmetrical plots, which are evidence in the attached aerial photograph.
Most of Ruston’s early mayors, judges, sheriffs and police chiefs are buried at Greenwood. The two Ruston police officers murdered in the line of duty are buried there. Chief John Tom Sisemore died from a shotgun blast from ambush in 1898. Officer Andrew Harrison Posey was shot and killed at a disturbance call in 1940.
A small square in the center of the original property contains the resting place of several dozen infants. Only a few of these graves are marked with a permanent stone marker. Others are marked only by a simple metal tag or with nothing at all.
Women made their mark on early Ruston. Founders of the Pierian Club, which celebrated its 125th anniversary this year, are buried in Greenwood. So is Marianne Marbury Slaughter, a nationally known writer who published columns in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Detroit Free Press, and other papers for 40 years under the pseudonym “Pleasant Riderhood.”
In a nearby plot, Charlotte Long Davis, sister to Governors Huey P. and Earl K. Long, rests next to her husband Robert Wesley Davis who ran a huge lumber milling operation. Charlotte Davis is deeply involved in civic activities including promoting the arts. She took over as president of the Davis Brothers Lumber Company in Ansley upon her husband’s death.
The native cedars and magnolias in the cemetery are among Ruston oldest trees. The 2019 tornado that cut a devastating swath across Ruston toppled or damaged some of the trees which in turn damaged a number of gravestones. Pink and watermelon red crepe myrtles have been added over the decades, many of them by the Ruston Garden Club.
One of the few city-owned cemeteries in America, Greenwood is a repository of history from Ruston’s earliest moments.
Next week: another Lincoln Parish cemetery.
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Family plot of Ruston namesake Robert E. RussSome grave markers are quite elaborateMany of the trees in Greenwood are over 100 years old.A family plot in the original section of Greenwood CemeteryThe monument for early Ruston police chief Frank Pollard has toppled over.
Grambling State University has experienced a steady increase in Fall 2024 total enrollment, reaching 5,150 students, continuing the university’s upward growth trend. This represents a positive improvement from Fall 2023, when enrollment stood at 5,114, and Fall 2022, when the total was 5,070.
Of particular note is the impressive growth in the number of First-Time Full-Time Freshmen, which surged to 1,013 students this semester, up from 914 in Fall 2023 and 819 in Fall 2022. This rise reflects the institution’s ongoing efforts to attract new talent and foster a welcoming academic environment for incoming students.
The Fall 2024 freshman class is also the most globally diverse in recent years, with nearly 200 students hailing from 17 countries. This increase in international students highlights Grambling State’s growing appeal as a top destination for education among scholars around the world.
“We are committed to the persistence and excellence of Grambling State University as the premier HBCU,” said University President Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. “The increase in new freshmen and our diverse student population reflect the hard work of our faculty, staff, and partners who strive to make GSU a destination for education and leadership development.”
Dr. Gavin Hamms, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, also expressed his enthusiasm for the new class.
“I am deeply proud of this year’s remarkable enrollment growth,” Hamms said. “The diversity and talent represented in the incoming freshman class reinforce the strength of Grambling State University’s academic offerings and its global reach. This increase is a testament to the university’s appeal and the caliber of experiences cultivated here.”
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ROW Specialist Chris Snell, Lineman Josh Dupree, Foreman Rocky Lachney, Lineman Andy Mills, Lineman Ryan Beach, and Lineman Jeffrey Langford
by Wes Harris
Six local Claiborne Electric employees assisted the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative (SLECA) in Houma with restoration efforts after Hurricane Francine made landfall.
Foreman Rocky Lachney, Linemen Jeffrey Langford, Ryan Beach, Josh Dupree, and Andy Mills, and Right-of-Way Specialist Chris Snell responded to help restore electricity for SLECA members.
SLECA serves more than 16,000 meters, and nearly 100% of those customers were left without power following the landfall of Hurricane Francine.
This assistance with hurricane restoration is part of a statewide mutual aid program among electric cooperatives. Coordinators in the statewide organization work with operations managers at each electric cooperative within the state to manage available resources. When widespread outages occur, coordinators and managers work together to send staff and equipment to affected areas.
Claiborne Electric services over 17,000 customers in Lincoln, Bienville, Claiborne, Union, and Webster Parishes.
Louisianans can prepare for future storms and outages by having the following on hand: non-perishable food, water, flashlights, batteries, prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines, a first aid kit, matches, battery-powered radio, and fully charged cellular devices with back-up external chargers.
Those who use portable generators should follow these safety rules:
Never operate a generator inside a home or other enclosed space, such as a garage.
Make sure the generator is properly grounded and used with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Do not overload the generator.
Use only extension cords that have a three-pronged plug and are rated for the intended load.
Position the generator at least 20 feet from doors, windows, or vents to prevent carbon monoxide from entering the home.
Never connect a generator directly to household wiring without first installing a transfer switch. This prevents backfeeding and protects line workers making repairs.
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Info provided by the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office
Ten-year-old Peyton Saintignan is safe and back at home after a day long search Sunday involving many law enforcement agencies and hundreds of volunteers.
Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said the young girl was found at 11 p.m. Sunday with the aid of thermal imaging-equipped drones offered by a Magnolia, Arkansas company that heard of the search and offered assistance.
“She was in dense woods roughly 300 yards from where a trail camera had recorded her earlier Sunday morning,” Parker said. “She was asleep when we found her. We’ve had her checked by EMS and she is fine, back at home and hungry.”
Parker said he was contacted by Drone Management Services LLC of Magnolia with the offer of assistance from their specially equipped drones. A member of the company learned of the search from his brother-in-law, a Minden resident.
“We had the DeSoto Parish helicopter in the air and couldn’t put drones up at the time, but when it was possible, Josh Klober, Matt Ramos and Micah Carter brought their equipment and successfully located the young girl,” Parker said.
During the intense search, a large number of agencies provided personnel and equipment. Those included the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, Minden Police Dept., Minden Fire Dept., Homeland Security, DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office, David Wade Correction Chase Team and LA Wildlife and Fisheries.
Also, the Louisiana State Police, Webster Parish School Board, Advanced Ambulance, Daubery Police Dept., Dixie Inn Police Department Crossroads Canine Search and Rescue and numerous other drone and dog teams.
“I can’t tell you how thrilled we all are to have a happy ending to this,” Parker said. “A lot of prayers were answered today.
“And, I want especially to thank all the agencies who helped bring Peyton safely home, and all the volunteers who gave their time and efforts. This was truly a cooperative effort.”
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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.
There is no entry fee, just like there is no cost to SUBSCRIBE to the Lincoln Parish Journal where it will come to your inbox every weekday morning at 6:55 a.m. It takes 20-30 seconds to sign up and not much longer than that to make your picks.
All contest decisions by LPJ management are final. Weekly winners will be notified Monday and will be requested to take a photo that will run in the following week’s LPJ.
Every participant will receive a FREE subscription to the Journal, if you’re not already signed up for the easily-navigated, convenient 6:55 a.m. daily e-mail. Enjoy it all, for FREE, and enter each week’s contest. You could collect $200 each week!
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RUSTON, La. — Not much is better in volleyball than starting a match on an 8-0 run.
The strong opening proved to be exactly what Ruston High (6-3) needed against the Northwood High School Falcons (7-4) out of Shreveport en route to a three-set sweep– all thanks in large part to Lady Bearcat senior outside hitter Harper Cauley’s efforts and another solid night at the service line for the squad with 15 aces.
“I was very pleased tonight,” Ruston High head coach Mandy Cauley said. “I thought the girls came in with the energy that we’ve been looking for. We had very few slumps, and tonight, the most points we gave up in a row was four. That’s something we worked on, so I was very pleased overall with the girls as individuals and as a team tonight.”
The Lady Bearcat never trailed in the match, winning by final scores of 25-14, 25-14 and 25-15. Ruston started the second set on a 6-0 run and the third set on a 6-1 run.
“That’s a great feeling (when you’re starting strong),” Cauley said. “It’s been a minute since we’ve started that well, so I’m very proud of the girls. They just showed up. We’ve had tough practices, and practice today wasn’t great. I was worried about how it would translate to the court. But I give them all the credit — they showed up ready to play tonight. They did a great job.”
Northwood could find no answer for Harper Cauley at the net, as she was dialed in from pregame warmups, totaling 17 kills on the night in the home match sweep. Baylor Cauley led the team with six aces from the service line, while also adding 19 assists.
“She told me pregame “Mom, I’m on one,” and when she’s dialed in like that, there’s no stopping her,” Cauley said of daughter Harper. “She was going over, around and through. And then if she did hit the block, she hit it pretty dang hard. She’s in her zone right now. But, again, the further and further we get into playing teams down south and more seasoned teams, they’re going to figure out how to pinpoint Harper. So the rest of team still has to know how to respond.
“So I give Harper a lot of credit, but I know that for us to continue to be successful, I have to have six people on the court and and bench of girls ready to go.”
Senior Rilee Atwood added seven kills on the night, while junior Laia Canovas added 14 assists.
Ruston High will begin district play tonight, heading down to Alexandria Senior High for a junior varsity and then varsity matchup.
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Grambling Police arrested a Ruston man last Thursday after he allegedly argued with an officer while intoxicated.
Zachary D. Elkharash, 27, was booked the morning of Sept. 12 for simple assault and resisting an officer.
GPD Chief Tommy Clark responded to a 911 call at Mansfield Estates regarding a disturbance involving property damage. A maintenance worker told Clark he saw a white SUV run off the road, strike a trashcan, and drive across two lawns before stopping. The worker said the driver and passenger exited the vehicle and the passenger became belligerent and appeared to be intoxicated.
Chief Clark approached the passenger and requested identification. Elkharash immediately became loud, yelling at the maintenance worker. Elkharash appeared to be extremely intoxicated and smelled of alcohol. He initially refused to be handcuffed and an additional officer was called to scene.
Elkharash was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.
This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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That sentence is only one word. But it’s got a lot of oomph.
“Help!”
There’s another one-word wonder.
“Hallelujah!”
The list is pretty expansive.
“See?”
That one’s not so powerful but still falls in the one-word category.
OK, so why am I thinking about this right now? Well, I’ve actually been considering two-word sentences. They can be powerful, too.
“Jesus wept.”
“Rejoice always.”
Most of us are familiar with these. This past week, however, I ran across a list of “101 Two-Word Quotes to Find Motivation and Inspiration,” put together by Maxime Lagace, founder of Wisdom Quotes. While they certainly are not the caliber of Bible verses, they do offer food for thought.
I’m planning to share them from time to time on Facebook but decided I’d give you first-viewing rights. Here’s my initial batch of selections. The sentences’ beginning letters account for almost all the alphabet’s 24 letters, but not quite.
Accept others.
Be present … Be creative … Be yourself.
Care deeply … Create value.
Dream big … Don’t quit.
Enjoy life.
Forgive fast.
Give thanks … Give hope … Give love.
Have faith … Hold on.
I can … I will.
Just imagine … Just start.
Keep calm … Keep going.
Laugh often … Look forward … Look up … Live deeply … Love more … Let go … Let’s go!
Move daily … Move forward … Move on.
Never settle … Never quit … Not yet.
Play hard.
Slow down … Start creating … Start now … Stay calm … Stay curious … Stop pretending.
Take chances … Think differently … Try again.
What if … why not?
You can … you matter … you will.
Words have the power to uplift, inspire and transform. Whether it’s a single word that stops us in our tracks or a two-word phrase that motivates us to keep going, the language we choose shapes our reality. As you go about your day, with our two-word theme in mind, let’s remember:
Words matter. Choose wisely.
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Sallie Rose Hollis lives in Ruston and retired from Louisiana Tech as an associate professor of journalism and the assistant director of the News Bureau. She can be contacted at sallierose@mail.com.
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Ruston Police arrested a local man last Tuesday after he was found with methamphetamine during an investigatory stop.
Nicolas Dewayne Hullaby, 34, was stopped at about 1 a.m. Sept. 10 when he was seen on a bicycle on West Vaughn Avenue.
The arresting officer’s report noted Hullaby appeared to consider fleeing before complying with several directives to place his hands on the hood of the patrol car.
A small amount of methamphetamine or cocaine residue was found in a glass smoking pipe on Hullaby. A small bag of methamphetamine was found on the ground nearby where Hall had laid down his bicycle.
Hullaby was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of methamphetamine. Later in the day, he was also charged with probation violation.
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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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Junior kicker Buck Buchanan was named the Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week, announced by the league office on Monday.
The third-year Bulldog showed no signs of intimidation in front of a sold-out crowd of 56,191 as he had a career day against NC State.
Buchanan tied the program record with a 57-yard field goal to put Tech up 17-6 over NC State just before the half. His kick tied Matt Stover’s kick in 1987 against Texas A&M. It also tied for the fourth longest made field goal in CUSA history and marked the longest since 2012.
His 57-yard field goal was one of two makes on the afternoon, as he would connect from 20 yards out in the third to tie the game at 20 a piece. The Texas native finished with eight of Tech’s 20 points as he connected on both of is extra point attempts. In addition, Buchanan had touchbacks on all five of his kickoffs.
Buchanan is the fifth Bulldog in program history with at least three made FGs of 50+ yards (Josh Scobee, Matt Stover, Jonathan Barnes, and Chris Boniol). He had previous made field goals of 53 and 52 yards before his new career-high if 57 yards.
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Grambling State University football student-athlete Andrew Jones has been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference on Monday afternoon.
Jones, a redshirt junior from Marrero, La., had another double-digit tackle game, including the key fourth down stop that gave Grambling State the ball back for its game-tying drive in GSU’s 35-28 overtime win over Texas A&M-Commerce.
Jones, who leads the SWAC in total tackles, made 13 tackles with seven solo stops and 2.0 tackles for loss. With 3:41 left in the regulation against TAMUC, and the Lions facing a 4th and 2 at the GSU 26-yard line, Jones’ tackle short of the first down marker preserved the game for the Tigers, directly impacting GSU’s hopes for the come from behind win.
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Lue Charles Napper February 13, 1948 – September 13, 2024 Visitation: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer- Ruston, LA, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Service: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer- Ruston, LA, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 10:00 am
Emily Jane Moore May 22, 1947 – September 13, 2024 Visitation: Temple Baptist Church Sanctuary, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Service: Temple Baptist Church Sanctuary, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 2:00 pm Cemetery: Kilpatrick’s Memorial Gardens, Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Following its 49-10 win over Cabot (Ark.) High School Friday night, Ruston High remained No. 1 in this week’s Louisiana High School Athletic Association Top 10 in Class 5A.
Ruston carries the state’s longest active winning streak into this Friday’s road game at Longview.
Below are this week’s rankings for all five classifications.
Class 5A
School rec pts prev
1. Ruston (11) 2-0 143 1
2. Karr 1-0 127 2
3. Catholic-BR (1) 2-0 124 3
4. Acadiana 1-1 110 4
5. Neville 2-0 79 7
6. Zachary 1-1 77 5
7. Destrehan 1-1 69 6
8. John Curtis 1-1 54 8
9. St. Augustine 2-0 46 9
10. Alexandria 2-0 25 NR
Others receiving votes: Archbishop Rummel 17, Airline 14, West Monroe 12, Dutchtown 9, Brother Martin 8, Mandeville 7, Carencro 4, Walker 3, Barbe 3, Central 1, Jesuit 1, Terrebonne 1.
Others receiving votes: Amite 21, Parkview Baptist 20, Jewel Sumner 14, Jennings 12, Lake Charles College Prep 5, Pine 4, Erath 3, Donaldsonville 1.
Class 2A
School rec pts prev
1. Calvary Baptist (8) 1-1 138 1
2. Newman (3) 1-0 123 2
3. Oak Grove (1) 1-1 118 3
4. Lafayette Christian 1-1 117 4
5. Notre Dame 2-0 93 5
6. Dunham 2-0 89 6
7. Ouachita Christian 2-0 73 8
8. Episcopal-Baton Rouge 2-0 57 9
9. Union Parish 0-2 51 6
10. Catholic-New Iberia 1-1 34 10
Others receiving votes: Mangham 18, Ferriday 15, South Plaquemines 8, Pope John Paul (II) 4, Northlake Christian 1.
Class 1A
School rec pts prev
1. Southern Lab (9) 1-0 139 1
2. Vermilion Catholic (3) 2-0 135 2
3. Haynesville 2-0 119 3
4. Riverside 0-1 103 4
5. St. Martin’s 2-0 89 7
6. Kentwood 1-1 79 4
7. Ascension Catholic 0-1 67 8
8. Opelousas Catholic 2-0 62 9
9. Logansport 1-1 49 6
10. Central Catholic 1-0 34 10
Others receiving votes: Catholic-Point Coupee 31, Covenant Christian 20, Ascension Episcopal 5, Jeanerette 5, St. Frederick 2, White Castle 1.
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(This is one of our profiles on this year’s recipients selected by an anonymous committee out of an extensive list of nominees for the 2024 Lincoln Leader Award. The Lincoln Parish Journal thanks Mayor Ronny Walker and the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce for their support of this award. We would like to thank Kevin Hawkins at HawkinsPhoto.com for the headshots).
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Name: Matthew C. Waldroup (Matt)
Age: 39
Employer: Centric Federal Credit Union
Title: Senior Vice President, Business Services
Hometown: Hayesville, N.C.
Years Living in Ruston: My wife, son (Will), and I moved to Ruston seven years ago from Western North Carolina so that LeAnn could work in the LA Tech College of Business. Prior to that, LeAnn and I met working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Civic Volunteer Organizations: – Board of Directors, Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce -Board of Directors, Hinton Rural Life Center -Member, Lincoln Rotary Club Member – Trinity Methodist Church (Finance Committee, Confirmation Mentor, Weekend of The CROSS Team Leader) – Sons of The American Legion Squadron 532
Professional Highlights: – Overseeing growth of the commercial portfolio at Centric – Graduate – North Carolina School of Banking – Graduate – Leadership Lincoln 2023 – Project Carolina In My Mind – Participant – Air Force Command and Staff College
Rodney Parker, President and CEO of Centric FCU, on Matt Waldroup:
Congratulations to Matt Waldroup, SVP of Business Services, on being recognized as a Lincoln Leader by the Lincoln Parish Journal! This honor is a testament to his outstanding leadership, dedication, and the positive impact he’s made in the business community. We’re proud to see his hard work, integrity and commitment to excellence celebrated in such a meaningful way.
Q&A with Matt Waldroup, III:
What makes Lincoln Parish special?
Lincoln Parish is perhaps the most entrepreneurially minded community I have ever seen. The people here have a desire to grow, build, and enhance the quality of life we all share. Two world class universities, a diverse industrial base, and a welcoming atmosphere make our collective home a jewel on the I-20 corridor. Most importantly, and dare I say a matter of providence, is that we have found our people here. We have been so fortunate to find friends who have become family, and a sense of community that makes life joyful.
How do you see your role/place in making our parish such a wonderful place to call home?
I simply hope to leave our community better than I found it. Professionally, that includes serving our members to the best of my abilities. We believe in meeting our members where they are, and working to find creative solutions that help them meet their goals now or in the future. Personally, I see my role as one of conducting hands and feet work in our community, participating in projects that help my neighbors. Whether that be participating in Give Kids a Smile Day with Lincoln Rotary, or working on homes during Weekend of the Cross, these efforts make a special place that much better. When others see me in the community, my prayer is that they see someone who will greet them kindly and is glad to know them.
Who has played a role in your professional development and why?
My journey is one of many interactions with people who offered me many opportunities to learn. First it’s been my father, Dean Waldroup, who encouraged me to “find the good you can in everyone, while you discard the bad.” While in government, it was my colleagues David Evans and Bronwyn Lance who demonstrated excellent critical thinking and decision making skills. While working in economic development, it was my County Manager Paul Leek, who offered sage advice and wisdom, encouraging me to “never look back.” In banking, its been Sarah Suggs, Rickey Darst, and Rodney Parker, all of whom have demonstrated leadership and a willingness to teach me along the way. My Wednesday morning men’s group, who have all taught me many valuable lessons. And finally, my friend and mentor Kirk Hatherly who lives his vocation daily, and has always offered encouragement regardless of the circumstance. What good I put into the world is in no small part due to their influence on me.
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Courtesy of Louisiana Tech University Communications
Sharilyn Gasaway, ’89, will deliver the academic year’s first “Inside the C-Suite” lecture for Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business. The lecture will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m. in Davis Auditorium (College of Business 101).
“I am thrilled to welcome Sharilyn back to campus to speak with students on her role leading Alltel through their buyout and merger,” said Dr. Chris Martin, dean of the College of Business. “She’ll also share her experience as the owner of this year’s Kentucky Derby winner, Mystik Dan. Given Sharilyn’s leadership and entrepreneurial experience, this will be a valuable and extremely interesting lecture for our students.”
This spring, Gasaway celebrated in the Kentucky Derby winner’s circle with her three-year-old thoroughbred Mystik Dan, winner of the 150th Run for the Roses.
Gasaway served as executive vice president and CFO of Alltel Corp., the Arkansas-based Fortune 500 wireless carrier, from 2006 – 2009. She was part of the executive team that spearheaded Alltel’s transition through the largest private equity buyout in the telecom sector and was an integral part of the successful combination of Alltel and Verizon. Today, she serves on the Boards of Directors for HanesBrands, J.B. Hunt, and Genesis Energy, LP.
A licensed CPA, Gasaway earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech in accounting and attended the executive development program at The Wharton School. She is a member of Tech’s College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board and the Louisiana Tech Foundation Board. Gasaway is a Shreveport native who now lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, with her husband Brent.
“Inside the C-Suite” provides a forum for top corporate leaders from some of the nation’s most prominent companies to share their views on topics of societal, academic, and professional importance. The series strives to stimulate insightful conversation on current issues by providing a platform for high-level executives to speak about cutting-edge issues, elaborate on trends, share wisdom, and provide important career inspiration and advice for students. Topics cover a variety of themes in core business subjects such as economic climate, ethics, corporate responsibility, leadership, globalization, strategic planning, entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, and diversity.
For more information on “Inside the C-Suite,” contact Mary Susan Britt, executive director of development for the College of Business, at marysusan@latechalumni.org or 318.257.3741.
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