An Oak Grove man was arrested in Ruston earlier this month after he was stopped at a field sobriety checkpoint and the presence of an open alcohol container prompted officers to investigate further.
Jacob Waggoner, 24, was stopped at a checkpoint operated by Ruston Police, the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, and other law enforcement agencies at about 10:45 p.m. May 9. A Lincoln Parish deputy saw an open alcohol container in the front passenger cup holder.
Occupants of the vehicle identified Waggoner as the person with the container. A records check showed that he was wanted on two warrants for failure to appear in Ruston City Court on traffic charges.
When the deputy attempted to search him for weapons during the arrest, Waggoner said he had a small amount of marijuana in his pocket.
Wagner was arrested for possession of marijuana, open container, and the two City Court warrants. He was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center with bail set at $4,000.
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A Ruston man was arrested earlier this month by Louisiana Tech Police after he was investigated as a suspicious person following complaints from students.
Lamont Montrell Rogers, 37, was stopped by campus police on Tech Drive after he was found to match the description of a man who was following students and making them uncomfortable, even after they changed directions.
Rogers was found in possession of a large folding knife with the blade open clipped inside his pants pocket and an open box cutter with the blade exposed. Also located was a small amount of marijuana and methamphetamine.
A records check showed Rogers was wanted on two warrants for failure to appear in Ruston City Court. When a Tech officer attempted to handcuff him, Rogers fled on foot, but was found several minutes later on an exterior stairwell of Richardson Hall. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Rogers was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, and the two warrants.
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Thursday, May 29 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall) 2 p.m.: Tween Time at Lincoln Parish Library Community Room (Ages 9 and up) 4 p.m.: Geometric flower pots for teens (Lincoln Parish Library Community Room) 6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
Friday, May 30 10 a.m.: Tommy Terrific: The Magic of Art (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
Saturday, May 31 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
Sunday, June 1 1-6 p.m.: Collector’s Market at Studio 112 (112 W. Alabama Ave., Ruston)
Monday, June 2 11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome 4 p.m.: Story hour at Lincoln Parish Library (Events Center) 5:30 p.m.: Ruston City Council meeting (Ruston City Hall) 6 p.m.: Toastmasters International meeting (Louisiana Center for the Blind, 101 South Trenton Street) 6-9 p.m.: Creative Meetups (Creatives at Work, 301 N. Trenton)
Tuesday, June 3 10 a.m.: Family storytime at Lincoln Parish Library (Events Center) 2 p.m.: Crafternoon at Lincoln Parish Library Community Room (Ages 5 and up) 3 p.m.: Ribbon cutting for Ruston Music (503 Hollingsworth Way) 4 p.m.: Placemat pillows for teens (Lincoln Parish Library George Byrnside Conference Room) 6 p.m.: Lincoln Parish School Board meeting (410 S. Farmerville St.) 6 p.m.: Fitness class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
Wednesday, June 4 7-8 a.m.: Veterans Coffee Club (PJ’s Coffee) 11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
Thursday, June 5 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall) 2 p.m.: Tween Time at Lincoln Parish Library Community Room (Ages 9 and up) 4 p.m.: Boho wall hangings for teens (Lincoln Parish Library George Byrnside Conference Room) 5-6 p.m.: Free meal hosted by 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry and The Church of JEsus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Ruston Housing Authority Maryland Plaza Community Room, 615 N. Farmerville St.) 6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
Saturday, June 7 Peach Festival (For full list of events, click https://www.lapeachfest.com/schedule) 7:30 a.m.: Run for the Peaches 5K 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
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Louisiana Tech Softball’s Elena Heng has been awarded a Rawlings Gold Glove, presented by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Heng took home honors as the nation’s best defensive left fielder.
Heng becomes LA Tech’s first player to win the award and is one of seven players from the mid-major level to earn a Gold Glove since the awards inception in 2022. Heng and Liberty’s Rachel Roupe are the only two mid-major players on this year’s Gold Glove class. Heng is just the second true freshman to ever win a Gold Glove.
“Elena Heng is one of the most dynamic outfielders I have coached in my career,” said Tech head coach Josh Taylor. “Her first step and quality reads off the bat allow her to get to balls a lot of outfielders do not get too. Her release and arm accuracy is second to none. Her work ethic is extraordinary and as only a freshman, the sky is the absolute limit for her.”
The Bossier City native played and started in all 57 games in left field for the Bulldogs. She played every inning this season and was named to the All-CUSA Freshman Team. The Airline High School product was perfect in the field, recording a 1.000 fielding percentage with 107 putouts and no errors with 114 chances. Heng showcased her strong arm with a team-high seven outfield assists, while utilizing her speed to track down and take away multiple would-be extra base hits.
“I was in so much shock when Coach Taylor told me the news, and I just couldn’t believe it,” said Heng. “For a short bit, I forgot all he said after he mentioned me earning the golden glove from all the excitement I was feeling. Truly a dream come true, and there is still so much more to go. I am so honored and thankful to receive this award.”
The Gold Glover batted near the top of the Bulldogs’ lineup for much of the season, finishing her rooking campaign with a .321 average, 60 hits, 40 runs and six RBI. Her 40 runs led the team, while she also stole a team-high 16 bases. Heng led the team with 19 multi-hit games.
The top nine defensive players from all collegiate divisions (NCAA DI, NCAA DII, NCAA DIII, NAIA, NJCAA DI, NJCAA DII, NJCAA DIII, Cal JC, NWAC) are recognized with the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, presented by the NFCA. In 2022, the inaugural recipients from NCAA Division I were announced at the NCAA Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City, Okla. In 2023, the award expanded to include all the collegiate divisions.
Recipients of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, presented by the NFCA, were selected by the NFCA’s NCAA Division I All-America Committee, following regional voting to identify the finalists at each position. The group utilized fielding statistics and school-submitted video to closely examine finalists and select the winners at every defensive position.
Understandably so. Taking on Wyoming, the defending Mountain West Conference champions. At 17 years of age. Fresh off of rapidly finishing homeschool. And her whole family in attendance.
It wasn’t the 11-hour match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut at 2010 Wimbledon. But it was long. And resulted in a 7-6, 5-7, 7-5 loss for the Bulldog newbie.
“My forehand was hitting the back fence,” Epps said, embarrassingly. “But, I got through it. Looking back, it was such a cool experience.”
The match was played in Tulsa, Oklahoma, an easy two-hour drive from her hometown of Norman. Which is where the story begins of Zoie’s path to Louisiana Tech.
The year was 2016 and Amy Sargeant was just hired as an assistant tennis coach at the University of Oklahoma. The Sooners had an after-school tennis club, and who was one of the youngsters in the program … Zoie Epps.
“Zoie and her older sister, Gracie, were the up-and-coming kids out of Norman,” recalled Sargeant. “I instantly connected with the Epps family and knew they had tennis in their blood. You build relationships like that and hope that one day you cross paths again.”
Sargeant (better known as Sarge) spent four years in Norman before saying goodbye to the Sooners and the Epps family, taking the assistant coach position at Clemson University.
It was not long before they reunited, this time in south Florida at the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships.
“She came up to me, Gracie, and my mom and gave us the biggest hugs. She was like, ‘Hello babe, I missed y’all,'” said Zoie in her best Sarge voice, which was with a British accent.
“Right then, I told my mom that I wanted to player for her. She was my dream coach. I always had a type of coach in my head that I wanted to play for in college and it matched hers. But I knew I couldn’t go to Clemson. I was not at that level.”
Little did Zoie know that while her college recruiting was picking up, Sargeant was on the verge of being named the head coach at Louisiana Tech University.
“Zoie’s mom Summer was my first phone call [when I got the job],” said Sargeant. “I asked if Zoie was going to college this year and she said, ‘next year.’ I asked if there was any chance she could graduate early because I wanted her to come play for me.”
Sargeant was set to inherit a successful, experienced roster. The only problem … there were just five of them. She needed one more player for a full squad. And she had little time to find one.
“It was only a month before school, so it was like who do you know because I did not have much time to find someone,” Sargeant added. “Needing that sixth player, I wanted to go for someone that I knew what I was going to get. That is why I thought of Zoie.”
At the time, Zoie was about to commit to another school for the 2024-25 season before getting a phone call from Sargeant offering her a scholarship. She came on a visit to LA Tech a month later. And then the other school immediately left her head, committing to the Bulldogs.
Now all she had to do was finish school. And fast.
“It was the most stressful thing,” remembered Zoie. “I thought I still had six more months and another chapter of life before college. I ended up taking an eight-week course in two weeks. I was freaking out. I was just trying to get done with school because the quarter started in December.
“It was stressful for my mom as well because she was not prepared for me to leave. It was overwhelming, having to say goodbye superfast, but it was a great opportunity for me to take.”
Zoie graduated. And was thrown into the lineup, and into the fire, immediately.
“I felt like she was a bit like a Tasmanian devil,” said Sargeant.
“It was so rocky,” described Zoie.
Her freshman season was up-and-down, going 5-7 in singles through the first half of the slate. Things seemed to click though during spring break when the team went west to play at UTEP and New Mexico State, followed by another leg of the trip to California to take on Cal State Northridge.
Zoie would win all three singles matches, and convincingly. 6-0, 6-4. 7-5, 6-1. 6-2, 6-2.
“She really started to find her feet,” said Sargeant, enthusiastically. “She had a WTA backhand and an unbelievable serve. She could transition. And her biggest weapon became her forehand slice because her opponents didn’t really know what to do with it. I think that trip was the turning point for Zoie.”
Playing mostly at the No. 5 position, Zoie would win six of her last eight singles matches. Plus, she teamed up late with Alexia Romero to win her last four doubles matches, including victories over Kansas State and Wichita State. She would earn Second Team All-Conference USA honors (doubles) and was named to the CUSA All-Freshman Team.
After being the baby of the Bulldog family for four months, Zoie was now suddenly one of the veterans as the roster welcomed in five newcomers.
Now she was a team captain. At 18 years of age. Playing up in the lineup at the No. 2 position.
“One thing about Zoie, she is always going to do what is right for the team and the program,” said Sargeant, confidently. “She knew there were some big shoes to fill and that was part of the challenge I gave her. I was not hesitant in giving her the captaincy badge in year two. She had to mature quicker and did not disappoint.”
What followed was the greatest individual season in LA Tech Tennis history. Bar none.
It started in the fall when she went 12-2 in singles, highlighted by two flight titles and advancing to the main draw of the ITA Southern Regionals before narrowly losing in three sets to the eventual champion from Auburn.
The 12 fall wins was the most ever by a Bulldog (program record No. 1 … check).
As if that was not impressive enough, here is what all she did in the spring.
Recorded a 25-3 dual singles record, the most victories in a single season ever (program record No. 2 … check)
24 of her 25 wins came via straight sets (lost only seven out of 58 completed sets)
Defeated players from Tulsa, UNLV, Wichita State, Memphis, and Tulane (all of these teams were ranked in the top 75 at one point)
Went 5-0 versus CUSA competition during the regular season, helping the Bulldogs earn the No. 3 seed in the CUSA Tournament (the program’s highest ever seed)
Won against WKU and Middle Tennessee to help LA Tech reach the CUSA championship match for the first time in program history
Put together a 14-match singles winning streak, the second longest in program history
Teamed up with Ana Rodrigues to record a 20-7 dual doubles record, the most victories in a single season ever (program record No. 3 … check)
Went 3-0 in the CUSA Championship, helping the Bulldogs claim the doubles point in all three matches
Closed out the spring slate on an 11-match winning streak
The accolades included:
First Team All-Conference USA (singles)
First Team All-Conference USA (doubles)
Three-time CUSA Athlete of the Week honoree
Three-time CUSA Doubles Team of the Week honoree
Combine the dual season with the fall tournaments and Zoie went 37-5 in singles matches. After extensive research, it was discovered that she recorded the most singles wins of any Division I women’s tennis player in the country for the 2024-25 season.
Zoie’s response when she heard the news …
“You’re joking!? No way. That is crazy! OMG.”
(Fun fact – the 37 wins also tied for the most by any Division I men’s tennis player)
Not only was she unaware of that. She admitted to being unaware to a lot of the things she accomplished.
“I never really kept up with my record,” said Zoie. “The things that are posted on Instagram is what I see. I know I did well and am proud of myself. During the season, I was just so focused on trying to win my match to help our team win. It never crossed my mind that I could break school records.”
Even coach Sargeant admitted to being surprised by Zoie’s skyrocket-ness.
“Does it surprise me that she has achieved these records … yes, but she worked for it,” added Sargeant. “It has been pure hard work. She has broken the barrier. Her game is still developing. The next step is not thinking about what she just did but about what can she do moving forward. I am very proud of her and am thankful that we crossed paths in Norman.”
To sum it up once more, Zoie went from an anxious 17-year-old with a shaky forehand to a fiery team captain who shattered the record books all in the span of 16 months.
A memorial service for James “Mack” Stewart, age 77 of Ruston, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Owens Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joel Dyke officiating.
Mack was born on March 2, 1948, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to James and Irene Stewart and passed away peacefully at his home in Ruston, Louisiana on May 26, 2025. He was a proud graduate of Ruston High School, Class of 1966, and went on to earn a degree in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University in 1982.
A true patriot, Mack served his country with honor in the United States Air Force and was a decorated Vietnam Veteran. His commitment to service continued in the Air Force Reserves as a member of the Red Horse Engineering Battalion, where he received multiple commendations for his dedication and excellence.
Mack had a deep love for the outdoors and especially enjoyed turkey hunting. He was a proud Mason and Shriner. Mack was known for his sense of humor and for teasing the girls in his life—always with affection and a twinkle in his eye. Above all, he was proud of his family. He instilled in his daughter and granddaughters the value of education and hard work, and he took great pride in their achievements.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Jeannie Turner Stewart; his daughter, Jerrilyn Frasier Vaughan; and granddaughters Turner and Kinman Frasier. He also leaves behind his sisters, Pam Stewart and Diane Stewart. Mack is preceded in death by his parents, James and Irene Stewart, and his son-in-law, West Vaughan.
The family wishes to thank all the family and friends who have been here during his illness with a special thanks to Johnny Mitchel, Tate Russell, Gary Nix, George Gillum, and the professionals of Premier Hospice.
Mack’s legacy of service, humor, and devotion to family will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a veteran’s organization of your choice in his memory.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time, Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit: www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com
Rev. Dr. Leon Whittaker Friday 10/07/1927 — Saturday 05/17/2025 Visitation: Friday 05/30/2025 3:00pm to 6:00pm at King’s Funeral Home Celebration of Life: Saturday 05/31/2025 10:30am, Lewis Temple C. M. E. Church, 301 Main Street, Grambling Interment: Saturday 05/31/2025 Following Service, Grambling Memorial Garden, Highway 80 West, Grambling
Albert Kimble Thursday 02/23/1956 — Saturday 05/17/2025 Family Gathering: Friday 05/30/2025 2:00pm at King’s Funeral Home Visitation: Friday 05/30/2025 3:00pm to 6:00pm at King’s Funeral Home Celebration of Life: Saturday 05/31/2025 1:00pm at King’s Funeral Home Interment: Saturday 05/24/2025 Following Service, George Washington Carver Memorial Park, Martin Luther King Drive, Ruston
Norma Lou Snider Huston May 5, 1936 — May 9, 2025 Visitation: 12:30-2 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, Trinity Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Foyer Service: 2 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, Trinity Methodist Church sanctuary
James Michael Stewart March 2, 1948 – May 26, 2025 Visitation: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Memorial Service: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM, Owens Memorial Chapel
In a quiet corner of Lincoln Parish, 77-year-old Harry L. May is living proof that it’s never too late to chase a dream — or earn a Ph.D.
With a determination that mirrors his decades-long commitment to education, May remains focused and eager to learn. The 77-year-old retiree-turned-doctoral-student walked across the stage during Louisiana Tech University’s spring commencement, earning his Ph.D. in Engineering with a concentration in cyberspace, decades after he first walked it in 1977.
“I always wanted to get a Ph.D., but never had the time,” May said. “I have this innate desire to keep learning new things. If I have a slight interest, I tear into it.”
May’s academic journey spans nearly 50 years, all of it completed at Tech. After earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1977 and a master’s in engineering in 1979, he returned in 2009 for a graduate certificate in information assurance. His recent doctoral degree is the latest in a long list of accomplishments that embody Tech’s motto: Ever Loyal Be.
May’s college path started with a simple question and a bit of serendipity.
“At Fair Park High School, my coach, Clem Henderson, asked me where I was going to college. I answered, ‘What is college?'” May said. As it turns out, Henderson was the father of Louisiana Tech’s current president, Dr. Jim Henderson. “A few of my friends were going to Tech, so I said, ‘me too.'”
The journey wasn’t easy. “I liked the freedom at first, until math slapped me in the face,” he said. That jolt forced him to develop strong study habits, and once he did, his love for learning blossomed. “When I caught on, I couldn’t stop. Learning became a passion.”
That passion for growth didn’t stop at the classroom door. May served 39 years in the Air Force Reserves, retiring as a colonel after a distinguished career stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base. Along the way, he taught himself computer programming then received more formal training in grad school.
After completing his master’s degree, May began a 15-year career with AT&T, followed by 17 years at International Paper’s Mansfield Mill. Now retired from both the military and corporate world, he reflects on those years with pride and perspective.
“I’ve been all over the world — Germany, Belgium, Japan, Australia — but I always came back to learning,” he said.
Now living in Choudrant, LA with his wife of 47 years, Diana, May spends time with his two children and seven grandchildren, but he’s far from slowing down. He’s currently enrolled in summer courses and has a long wish list of subjects he’s excited to explore, including digital photography, mechanical engineering, and industrial engineering.
“There’s so much out there to learn,” he said. “Why stop now?”
May has advice for today’s college students, and it comes from experience: “A lot of students come to have fun. I’d say to put more emphasis on learning,” he said. “Find a mentor, someone who can help guide you. There’s always someone willing to help.”
His other tip? Start a job search early. “Don’t wait until a month before graduation to start looking,” he said. “Opportunities are out there if you look from the beginning.”
While he’s now Dr. May in title, his journey is far from over. “This Ph.D. isn’t the end. It’s just the next step,” he said. “I’ll be learning until the day I die.”
And true to the Tech spirit, Harry May remains ever loyal; and more than ever, ever learning.
Lincoln and Union parishes will be looking for a new district attorney next year.
Current D.A. John Belton announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election as the Third Judicial District Attorney in 2026.
A press release disseminated to the media said Belton was first elected district attorney in 2014 and again in 2020 without opposition. In Louisiana, district attorneys serve a six-year term.
Before his election in 2014, Belton maintained a law practice in Ruston and worked as an assistant district attorney.
During his three decades as a prosecutor, Belton served as vice president and later president of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association and vice president of the National District Attorneys Association, of which he is also a board member.
Belton is a former board member of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, a member of the Louisiana Livestock Brand Commission, a former member of the University Medical Center Management Corporation, a board member of the Louis Martinet Society, and a board member of Teach 1 to Lead 1.
Belton also served on the Southern University Board of Supervisors from 1999-2005, including four years as chairman of the board.
Belton grew up in Evangeline and Acadia parishes. He played college football and was active in student government at McNeese State University where he earned his B.A. He received his law degree at Southern University Law School.
After moving to Ruston, Belton became involved in the community, serving on numerous boards of local businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Belton said he plans to continue public service after retirement by promoting the Willie Belton Hero Hunt, which is a memorial to John Belton’s late father. The annual deer hunt is held for Purple Heart recipients wounded in combat.
Candidates looking to replace Belton must have practiced law in Louisiana for at least five years prior to the election and resided in the Third Judicial District for the two years preceding the election.
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RUSTON, La. — Ruston High School graduated 256 students in the 2025 commencement last Tuesday in the Thomas Assembly Center on the campus of Louisiana Tech.
Highest honors graduates include Garner Allen, Jordan Blount, Caden Breeding, Jackson Frederick, Raymond Granger, Siriana Kilpatrick, Michael Reeves, Trenton Richard, Abigail Seney, Cedric Serio, Carter Tims, Anhaar Wasi, and Lydia Watts.
Graduates with high honors inclue Sara Baxter, Drew Brennan, Harper Cauley, Marlee Davis, Van Din, Kelsey Duggan, Jack Elliott, Marleigh Gilbert, Matti Grillot, Mone’t Harris, Ethan Hogg, Sadie Huenefeld, Myles Hull, Womble Jackson III, Daniel Johnson, Gavin Jolivette, Gavin McCown, Lillian Middleton, Samuel Nations, McKenzie Oakley, Mia Puckett, Reese Purifoy, Molly Rabb, Lexi Revels, Scarlett Revels, Sophia Roberson, Katelyn Rollins, Mariah Sims, Kolby Sonnier, Cooper Stephenson, Isabella Tucker, Reagan Williams, Emma Witt, and Jacob Wobisch.
Trinity CEO Deano Thornton and TBA Studio lead architect Lisa Frontaura sit in front of the artist’s rendition of Trinity’s three-story complex rising in Winnfield. Standing with them are some of the many retired teachers who filled the library’s meeting room.
The three-story medical complex rising along Winnfield’s five-lane should be open by year’s end, Winn’s retired teachers heard during their monthly session May 19.
What launched as Winn Community Health Center with 5 employees in 2009 has grown into a healthcare operation covering seven parishes with nearly 500 employees, explained CEO Deano Thornton. Asked about the name “Trinity,” he replied that as the coverage area grew, an overall name of Trinity Community Health Centers of Louisiana was adopted, although each clinic retains the name of its specific parish.
With Thornton was Lisa Peddy Frontaura, a 2000 graduate of WSHS who was described in introduction as “the principal architect who oversees everything from the beginning of design to the end of construction and everything in between.” She is vice president of operations for TBA Studio.
The CEO and former Winnfield mayor told the retired teachers that his dream is to leave something lasting here in the community. Inspired by a saying by longtime educator Etoy Ashley, he noted, “Make your community better because you were part of it.”
When asked, he said cost of the project from the ground up is about $30 million, including $1 million in furniture. “I called Lisa and said I wanted to build this clinic. She is a Winn graduate and proud to be involved with this construction. She is young enough to do the IT work whereas I’m too old, more traditional.”
Frontaura confirmed, telling the gathering that she is happy to be here and part of this project. “When I was approached, I was glad to be giving back to this community.” Having worked on projects big and small over the 20 years of her career, she called this “the height of my activity.” In its design, she sought a façade that reflects the region’s forestry rather than simply a “white medical building.”
The audience seemed to enjoy descriptions of each of the three floors. Thornton continues to be proud of the escalators from the ground to second floor as well as the elevators, although if a patient ends up on the third, administrative floor, it’s only because they got lost, he said. First floor will contain primary care, clinic pharmacy, behavioral health, nurses’ station and x-ray.
Second floor will house optometry, dental care, physical therapy as well as a visual space to “look down” on the first floor plus an outdoor balcony. The third floor will have administration for the multi-parish clinics, billing, medical records, finance, IT, a kitchen and conference room large enough to seat 100 banquet-style.
The three-story was designed not just for patients but also employees so every floor has a break room for staff. About 125 people will work in the building daily. “My mission is to create jobs, not to farm things out.” Parking and access to the building with be ample, the visuals showed.
Since Trinity’s new center interfaces with the varied aspects of its services—clinic patients, school-based clients, pharmacy—he said the move could be in phases including school holidays to minimize service disruptions. He anticipates that move should be complete by the end of the year.
Eric Watson, about 10 weeks into his new position as Ruston’s police chief, has already instituted a number of initiatives to deal with ongoing crime issues and improve operations.
Once barren hallway walls at the police station are now adored with motivational posters. A large American flag symbolizing support for Ruston officers graces an exterior wall. Small efforts, Watson says, to change the culture and boost morale.
Among the more tangible changes are some personnel assignments, such as appointing RPD’s first ever chaplain.
Watson named Caleb Brown the department chaplain earlier this month. Watson said he had wanted to designate a chaplain as one of his first steps as a new chief.
Brown will provide emotional and spiritual support to RPD personnel and the community in addition to his duties as a patrol officer.
Brown is a licensed minister and he and his wife Heather are youth pastors at Clark Springs Baptist Church in Ouachita Parish.
Watson’s desire to create transparency and communication with the news media and the public in general led to the appointment of Lieutenant Kayla Loyd as RPD’s public information officer.
Loyd, a 14-year RPD veteran, is a patrol shift supervisor in addition to her public information duties. She will work through the news media, social media, and other avenues to keep the public informed, provide education on crime prevention, and build trust between the department and the community.
Loyd grew up in Lincoln Parish and served five years in the U. S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. She holds degrees in criminal justice and pre-law and is working on a Master’s in Investigations from the University of New Haven.
Watson has appointed Kyle Reeves as a business leader liaison to facilitate relationships with local businesses.
“The first contact with the police shouldn’t be when a crisis occurs,” Watson said.
He hopes to build relationships with business owners, pastors, and others who can serve as a bridge between police and the public.
Two reserve officers recently approved by Watson will be volunteering their time to assist the department.
Watson said other changes to give officers experience in a number of specialized areas will occur over time.
Regarding leadership positions, Watson said a civil service exam is scheduled to test for two deputy chief positions. Once test scores are received, Watson will select a deputy chief to lead the patrol division and a second one to handle the criminal investigations division and some other responsibilities. The chiefs will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of their respective divisions.
One new initiative started almost immediately after Watson’s appointment as chief is a renewed focus on impaired drivers using extra patrols and periodic sobriety checkpoints.
In early April, Watson announced additional patrols would occur to “aggressively searching for drivers under the influence.”
While the department utilized special patrols targeting drunk and drugged drivers years ago, it has been some time since extra officers were brought in to supplement regular patrols.
Watson said the patrols would occur on various nights without notice but that sobriety checkpoints would be announced in advance, but the exact locations would not be given.
The West Monroe Police Department, the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police have partnered with RPD for operate the stationary DWI checkpoints, Watson said.
Watson said West Monroe has been asked to participate because “they have so much knowledge on like how to set it up checkpoints. They have a captain who literally wrote the book on checkpoints. They have so much knowledge on how to set them up at specific locations.”
Motorists charged with DWI account for a significant number of the bookings by area law enforcement agencies at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center from Thursday night until early Sunday morning each week.
Watson recently formed a directed patrol unit to focus on specific, ongoing issues such as continuing vehicle burglaries plaguing Ruston neighborhoods.
“The directed patrol unit operates with a focused mission—strategically deployed patrol based on identified needs,” Watson said. “I work closely with directed patrol supervisor, Sgt. Ethan Williams, along with lieutenants, sergeants, and the Criminal Investigations Division to determine where the unit can be most effectively utilized.”
Officers assigned to directed patrol focus on the problem issue and typically to not respond to calls or other activities that would take away from that mission.
Watson said at present the unit has been directed to concentrate on efforts to deal with the vehicle burglaries.
“The officers assigned to this newly established unit have fully embraced their roles, and Sgt. Williams is providing strong leadership in its development,” said Watson. “As staffing increases, we are optimistic about the potential for the unit to expand and further enhance our proactive policing efforts.”
Watson said the directed patrol unit will be used for whatever issue exists day to day. “For instance, if we have a large event at the sports complex, instead of pulling an on officer patrol, we can use the DPU by adjusting their hours to cover it.”
Watson said the issue most affecting the department’s ability to improve its effectiveness is lack of personnel.
“We have the same number of officers we had thirty years ago,” Watson said. “We can’t sustain long-term improvement with those numbers.”
The chief said the department is working to increase the number of officers, hoping to have five new recruits in a police academy starting in August. He said Mayor Ronny Walker is supportive of the idea of increasing the number officers.
Watson also wants to develop the skills of the current staff by using strategies like job rotation.
“Of the eight supervisors on patrol, only one has worked in criminal investigations,” Watson said. “How can you forge future leaders in your investigative area if none of your supervisors have ever been there? That’s a problem.” Watson intends to establish a program of periodically rotating officers through the criminal investigations division to acquire skills they can use when they return to patrol.
“But again, that’s requires more people than we have right now.”
Other plans in the works entail a significant increase in the use of technology in detecting and investigating crime and considering possible changes in patrol uniforms.
A Ruston man is facing a felony drug charge after two pounds of marijuana were found in his vehicle on a traffic stop.
Ievane Ezekiel De’Watha Adams, 23, was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after he was stopped by a Louisiana state trooper on May 10.
According to the trooper’s report, Adams was eastbound on Interstate 20 in a Chrysler 300 at about 2:00 a.m. The trooper saw the vehicle had extremely dark window tint and was following a commercial vehicle at an unsafe distance.
When the Adams was stopped, the trooper observed several factors indicative of criminal activity.
A K-9 handler was present assisting the trooper. The handler asked Adams if he could enter and turn off the vehicle before deploying his drug dog. Adams consented and allowed the deputy to reach in to turn the vehicle off. The deputy saw loose marijuana in the ashtray next to the gear shifter and on the carpet near the driver’s seat.
A search of the vehicle located about 2.3 pounds of vacuum-sealed marijuana concealed in a black backpack in the rear seating area.
Adams 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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In place for protection from batted balls, the chest-high fence in front of baseball dugouts is perfect to lean of if you’re an armpit, but it doesn’t protect from armpits up, which is why you see players scatter like a jailbreak when the occasional foul ball stinger comes shooting through there, looking for a target.
But sometimes, the fence doesn’t serve its purpose, which is to protect from armpits down. You’d think it would. That’s why it’s there. But …
Neg.
Such is life, funny dog that she is.
There are cutouts on each end for players and coaches to walk into and out of the dugout. They are athletes, but you can’t expect them to vault a fence dozens of times a game, just to get to their water or glove or bathroom or a place to sit, then back onto the field.
And it was through one of those openings that an unsuspecting player was targeted this past week at the Conference USA 2025 Baseball Championship in Lynchburg, Va.
Thank goodness it wasn’t a player from Louisiana Tech, the defending regular-season champs but the fifth-seed in the 2025 tournament and the fourth team dismissed in the eight-team tournament. Against one win in Lynchburg, they lost for the second and final time on Friday, the anniversary of the end of Bonnie and Clyde in 1934 just down the road from Ruston in Gibsland so … things could have been worse.
Regardless, this tale from the dugout, while not as historically significant, is a sad and timeless one. A player was minding his own business in the first-base dugout when a teammate, a right-handed batter, swung late on a pitch and lasered the foul ball through his dugout and, most unintentionally, into his teammate, who was met by the stitched orb of a missile right below the equator — if you know what I mean and I think you do.
If you buckled a bit when you read that, you are a guy. You’ve been there. It is not a good place to be. It’s not a good place to visit or even to contemplate. But … these things happen.
The player immediately hit the dugout floor, as anyone but Superman would have. Even Superman would probably have had to take a leotarded knee in this, the most delicate of situations.
A baseball to the nether regions is kryptonite for us all.
It took a minute — an agonizing, long, torturous trial — but the young man was able to keep playing, although with his senses now heightened in every way imaginable, and his young knees somewhat weak.
It took a methodical and purposeful, slow, laborious rise to the bent position, followed by an eventual seat on the bench, some cautious re-arranging, and he was as ready to go as any male could be in such a situation.
Hey, it was championship baseball. All hands and all body parts, even sore ones, on deck.
Good for the team in that he didn’t have to play in the field since he was the designated hitter. He will tell you from that bitter experience, being the designated hitter is much better than being the designated hittee.
I had never seen that before. Well, I HAD seen it before, up close and personal. And such an incident is not unusual in athletics, body parts and balls flying this way and that. But to thread the needle with a foul ball through the dugout door and right into the most private of parts, that was a new one on me. And a painful one on the innocent, most unsuspecting player.
There are all kinds of ballpark hurts, of course. Physical ones hardly ever last. But the emotional ones — the loss to a rival, losing The Big Game, the end of a season — those stay with you a while.
Those are the most painful cuts of all. Those hit you where it really hurts.
Seven days a week, individuals from all stages and ages and walks of life attend classes at 212 W. Mississippi Ave. in downtown Ruston for a variety of options at Blue Sky Yoga.
From seasoned trainees who are ready to sweat it out with hot yoga or brand-new beginners who want to see if yoga really will help their stress, health and wellness, Blue Sky has classes for everyone.
“I had an 85-year-old man who came this spring for his very first yoga class,” said BSY owner Donna Wood. “We offer a variety of classes to suit your preferences. From invigorating Vinyasa flows to restorative Yin and chair-assisted sessions, our diverse class schedule empowers you to explore different styles and discover what works best for you.”
Wood said yoga isn’t about doing the poses perfectly – it’s about making each pose work for your body.
“If you have limitations in your body, people can reach out and talk to me about classes that would fit their needs and wants,” she said. “We have many classes and many individuals who modify certain poses to make yoga work for them. Any physical limitations can be assisted.”
Wood became interested in learning more about yoga after she took a class and realized how much better mentally and physically she felt afterwards.
“I couldn’t believe how my stress was reduced – I couldn’t believe more people weren’t doing this,” she said.
Wood and her team of trained, experienced teachers cater to every level, ensuring a personalized yoga journey for each person who enters the building’s doors. Classes are offered at a variety of times every day of the week, from as early as 6 a.m. up to 7 p.m. Wood said she wants to ensure that those who are interested in taking yoga have opportunities to do so.
“Yoga is something everyone can do, at any stage of their life,” she said. “Beyond the physical practice of yoga, Blue Sky Yoga embraces a holistic approach to wellness. You can discover the benefits of mindfulness, stress relief, and improved mental clarity as you embark on a journey towards a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.”
While many options are available to those who want to try yoga out, Wood is offering a summer special with unlimited classes for all three summer months being 20 percent off. Instead of paying $327 for June, July and August, those who want to spend summer practicing yoga can pay $262 instead. The offer will end May 31.
To sign up for unlimited summer yoga access, visit Blue-Sky-yoga.net and use code SUMMER20 to join this local yoga community.
“This is a great opportunity to try all the classes we offer and see what you like best,” Wood said. “Come join our community and find friendly faces who want to help you succeed. Yoga isn’t competitive. It’s not about who’s best or who can hold the posture the longest. It’s about your own personal strength, your own well-being, and having help along the way.”
Wood also said people with more questions, need modifications or just want extra information can call her directly at 318-614-1619.
For that individual signing up for a first class, bring a yoga mat if you have one – if not the studio has mats available – a water bottle and a towel. Prepare to be barefooted if possible, also.
To see a schedule of classes or to sign up for unlimited yoga classes for the summer, visit Blue-sky-yoga.net and follow BSY on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/blueskyyogaLouisiana and Instagram @blue_sky_yoga for updates, inspiration and community highlights.
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The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office announced it is hosting another Ladies Handgun Training Class on Jun 14th.
The training will be held at the LPSO Range located at 160 Old KOA Road in Simsboro.
Shooters are required to provide their own handgun with 100 rounds of training ammunition, handgun holster, eye and ear protection. They will also require pants (with belt and belt loops), and close toed shoes.
This class has been very popular so do not hesitate signing up. Anyone with any questions can contact Sgt. John Barber at 318-251-6418. Email Jbarber@lpsheriff.org in regards to interest in this class.
A Ruston man was arrested on drug charges earlier this month after the investigation of an altercation with another man.
Brian Adam Pineda, 31, was arrested May 8 after Ruston Police investigated an altercation with a man who said Pineda had taken some items from him during an altercation in a parking lot.
Ruston Police located Pineda walking on Trenton Street near Kentucky Avenue. He admitted to taking a cell phone and other items from the victim. An object removed from Pineda’s pants pocket contained marijuana and methamphetamine.
The victim to told police he was unsure about pursuing theft charges. Pineda was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.
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In the 1960’s, who was the worst law enforcement officer depicted by television?
That is an easy one, right? I’m wondering how many of you thought that must be Barney Fife. Barney was the deputy to the wise and calm Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry. If trouble could happen, it would happen to Barney. Barney was allowed only one bullet for his gun. The bullet was kept in this shirt pocket, not in his service revolver. One of the recurrent gags was Barney accidentally firing his revolver. If an episode had mayhem, somehow Barney was in the middle of the mess. Most of the mess-ups in Mayberry were resolved in the thirty minutes of the sit-com. Barney would learn his lesson and we would tune in next week.
But my candidate for worst law enforcement officer in the television world of the 1960’s was Lt. Tragg, the foil of Perry Mason. Because Perry never lost a case, we knew that the person Lt. Tragg arrested was innocent. This detective of the Los Angeles police department was proven wrong every week. There were times that I felt sympathy for Lt. Tragg. He was depicted as a decent, moral, hard-working detective. His deductions were always spot on. The Perry Mason episodes were produced before the advent of forensic investigations. If there were fingerprints on a weapon, that was the guilty party. Or if the gun was registered to someone, they were certainly a prime suspect. Lt. Tragg never won! He was a loser each week! Although, he always held is on as a witness for the prosecution!
I get that Barney and Lt. Tragg are fictional characters. I understand the formulas that are a part of successful television shows. But sometimes an idea pops out of the strangest place. A clown character (Barney) or a perpetual loser (Lt. Tragg) can become examples of exemplary attributes.
I think both characters illustrate for me the Biblical concept of perseverance. Barney and Lt. Tragg go to work every day. They do their jobs. They show up. (Yes, I know they are fictional characters.)
One of the overlooked dynamics of our faith journey is the idea of perseverance. We are called to stick it out and to stick with it. We are called to follow Jesus with our last step. That is never giving in or never giving out.
Jesus said, “By your perseverance you will gain your souls.” (Luke 21:19) That means keeping on! So, get out there and keep on living for Jesus.
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Each Monday through Friday, the Lincoln Parish Journal will post a list of non-for-profit upcoming events happening in the parish. If you would like to add your event to this list or advertise your for-profit events, please email us at lpjnewsla@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 28 7-8 a.m.: Veterans Coffee Club (PJ’s Coffee) 11 a.m.: Technology Help Hour (Lincoln Parish Library George Byrnside Conference Room) 11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
Thursday, May 29 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall) 2 p.m.: Tween Time at Lincoln Parish Library Community Room (Ages 9 and up) 4 p.m.: Geometric flower pots for teens (Lincoln Parish Library Community Room) 6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
Friday, May 30 10 a.m.: Tommy Terrific: The Magic of Art (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
Saturday, May 31 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
Sunday, June 1 1-6 p.m.: Collector’s Market at Studio 112 (112 W. Alabama Ave., Ruston)
Monday, June 2 11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome 4 p.m.: Story hour at Lincoln Parish Library (Events Center) 5:30 p.m.: Ruston City Council meeting (Ruston City Hall) 6 p.m.: Toastmasters International meeting (Louisiana Center for the Blind, 101 South Trenton Street) 6-9 p.m.: Creative Meetups (Creatives at Work, 301 N. Trenton)
Tuesday, June 3 10 a.m.: Family storytime at Lincoln Parish Library (Events Center) 2 p.m.: Crafternoon at Lincoln Parish Library Community Room (Ages 5 and up) 3 p.m.: Ribbon cutting for Ruston Music (503 Hollingsworth Way) 4 p.m.: Placemat pillows for teens (Lincoln Parish Library George Byrnside Conference Room) 6 p.m.: Lincoln Parish School Board meeting (410 S. Farmerville St.) 6 p.m.: Fitness class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
Wednesday, June 4 7-8 a.m.: Veterans Coffee Club (PJ’s Coffee) 11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
Thursday, June 5 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall) 2 p.m.: Tween Time at Lincoln Parish Library Community Room (Ages 9 and up) 4 p.m.: Boho wall hangings for teens (Lincoln Parish Library George Byrnside Conference Room) 5-6 p.m.: Free meal hosted by 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry and The Church of JEsus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Ruston Housing Authority Maryland Plaza Community Room, 615 N. Farmerville St.) 6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
Saturday, June 7 Peach Festival (For full list of events, click https://www.lapeachfest.com/schedule) 7:30 a.m.: Run for the Peaches 5K 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
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Louisiana Tech softball had five players named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, announced by the organization on Tuesday afternoon.
KB Briley, Allie Floyd, Alexis Gilio, Alyssa Martin, and Claire Raley all recorded a 3.5 GPA or better while making significant contributions on the diamond. This marks the second consecutive season that the Bulldogs have had five players earn CSC Academic All-District Honors.
The 2025 Academic All-District® Softball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the diamond and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions – NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
To be nominated, a student-athlete must have competed in 90 percent or started in at least 66 percent of the institution’s contests, or – for pitchers – pitched at least 35 innings or made 17 appearances, must be at least a sophomore in academic and athletic standing and must carry at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
Briley graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human development and family sciences in spring 2024 with a 3.74 GPA. The Sterlington native carried a 4.0 GPA in her post-baccalaureate studies through the 2025 season while playing in 39 games, including 38 starts at second base. Briley recorded 16 hits, nine RBI, four runs and seven walks. She was named to the 2025 CUSA All-Academic Team, was named to the CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll, and was a CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medalist recipient.
Floyd was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team for the second year in a row as the junior boasts a 3.70 GPA while majoring in biology. Floyd, who earned First-Team All-CUSA honors, led CUSA in every major pitching category during the regular season including wins (22), innings pitched (204.0), strikeouts (182), and complete games (18). She went 22-13 circle and became the first LA Tech pitcher to register 150+ strikeouts in a season since 2011.
The East Bernard, Texas, native set a new LA Tech single season record with 13 CUSA wins. She recorded 20 games with 5+ strikeouts and set a new career-high with 11 punchouts in a win over MTSU. Floyd earned two top 25 wins in the circle after holding No. 17 Auburn to one run on one hit to go along with nine strikeouts. She logged a complete-game victory over No. 4 Oklahoma State. She was named to the CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll and was a CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medalist recipient.
Gilio caps off her LA Tech career with CSC Academic All-District honors after posting a 3.68 GPA while majoring in Speech Pathology with a minor in Educational Studies. She graduated this past Saturday. The Lafayette, Colo., native played and started in all 57 games in center for the Bulldogs. She batted .323 with 61 hits, seven doubles, two triples, two home runs, 35 runs, 24 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. Gilio’s 61 hits led the team, while her 35 runs ranked third. The second-year Bulldog tallied 17 multi-hit games and five multi-RBI games, including a five RBI day against Kennesaw State. She was named to the CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
Martin put together a career-year in the circle as the former student manager turned walk-on pitcher was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team. The Minden native graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and carries a 4.0 in her Master of Arts in Teaching program. Martin finished the season with a 3-4 record in the circle after making 22 appearances with eight starts. She logged 57.2 innings and struck out a career-high 23 batters. She was named to the CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll and was a CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medalist recipient.
Raley was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team, holding a 3.63 GPA in business marketing. She earned her bachelor’s degree this past Saturday. The second-year Bulldog finished the season with a .308 batting average, 53 hits, eight doubles, five triples, six home runs, 38 runs, 35 RBI and 10 stolen bases. Raley logged 13 multi-hit games, including a four-hit performance against ETSU. The California native recorded 10 multi-RBI games.
Floyd will be the lone Bulldog to advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot.
