ADA’s Cary Brown and Jim Colvin conclude prosecution of head of drug ring

DeMontre Robinson of Haynesville

Courtesy of 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office

On March 31, 2026, DeMontre Robinson of Haynesville, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to racketeering charges as head of a drug trafficking organization that operated in Claiborne Parish for the past seven years.

His plea follows guilty pleas from other co-conspirators, including Ashley Morgan, Cheryl Bragg, John Michael Jackson, Corey Scott, Jelisha Warren, Desmond Mattox, Nicholas Willis, Falante Hill, Yul McGee, Orillian Guidry of Los Angeles, California, Fernando Grider, Alonzo Jackson, Jamie Rockett, Dedarion Robinson, and Donnell Mitchell. Demontre Robinson pleaded guilty as charged, and the judge accepted the 23-year, hard labor sentence recommended by the State, none of which was suspended.

In late 2024, the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office, along with the Louisiana State Police’s Drug Enforcement Task Force, became aware of large quantities of methamphetamines, marijuana, and cocaine being shipped from California and Texas to Claiborne Parish for local distribution. The State Police Task Force joined with CPSO in executing warrants for real-time wiretaps of Robinson’s two cell phone numbers.

Law enforcement officers worked tirelessly to intercept and catalog more than 15,000 cell phone calls during the 60 days the wiretap warrant remained in effect. Through these calls, as well as many controlled buys of narcotics, law enforcement was able to identify exactly how the drug trafficking organization conducted its operations, who ran the organization, where it received its drugs from, and how it distributed the narcotics it sold locally.

On January 31, 2025, after months of intensive investigation, over 350 officers from all over the state of Louisiana descended upon Claiborne Parish to aid the Louisiana State Police and the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office with simultaneously striking multiple homes where the drug trafficking organization operated.

On that day, the members of Robinson’s criminal organization were arrested and charged with crimes ranging from racketeering to possession with intent to distribute narcotics, and attempted murder. District Attorney Danny Newell tasked Colvin and Brown to lead the prosecution, rather than the Attorney General’s office. Colvin and Brown presented the cases to a grand jury who returned indictments against all, and the prosecution commenced.

According to Cary Brown, “This was the largest drug trafficking organization in operation anywhere around Claiborne Parish. We are very pleased with the plea arrangement and jail time that Robinson received.”

Jim Colvin added that, “30 years ago, my wife and I chose to make Claiborne Parish our home. Robinson’s organization was responsible for putting a significant amount of drugs onto the streets of our town and neighboring communities, harming Claiborne Parish families. This threat is now over.”

Pounds of methamphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, and promethazine were seized during the investigation. Additionally, approximately $5,000 in cash, seven guns, and twelve vehicles were seized. To date, 14 members of the Robinson drug trafficking organization have pleaded guilty as charged and have agreed to a combined 155 years at hard labor jail sentences, all of which are to be served without suspension.

Newell, Brown, and Colvin credit the tireless effort of the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana State Police, the United States Postal Service, and Homeland Security Investigations. All of them devoted so much of their time and effort investigating this case and providing to the District Attorneys’ office the evidence needed to successfully prosecute this complicated and far-reaching case, as well as the contributions of Cliff Stryder, whose assistance in this prosecution was invaluable.

Finally, a special thanks on behalf of the citizens of Claiborne Parish to the over 350 law enforcement officers that successfully served and executed the arrest warrants without injury to anyone.

 

 


Man arrested after hit and run with injuries

A Ruston man was arrested Friday night following a hit-and-run crash that left multiple people injured, according to an affidavit filed by Ruston Police.

Police identified the suspect as Jeffrey M. Williamson, 58. Officers were dispatched around 10:03 p.m. to the South Service Road near Willow Glen Drive regarding a crash involving at least three vehicles.

According to the report, officers arrived to find one of the vehicles had struck two others, causing minor injuries to some occupants and more significant injuries to others. Several individuals required medical attention and were transported for treatment.


Investigators determined Williams, one of the drivers involved, had fled the scene on foot before police arrived. Witness statements and evidence at the scene indicated Williamson had been operating the vehicle responsible for the crash.

Police later located Williamson in a nearby wooded area. The affidavit states officers observed signs of impairment, including slurred speech, unsteady balance, and the odor of alcohol. Williamson allegedly admitted to being involved in the crash but claimed he left the scene due to fear.

Authorities also discovered Williamson had an active warrant for failure to appear in Ruston City Court on a driving under suspension charge..

Williamson was taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center. He refused to submit to a breath test.

Williamson was booked for first offense DWI, hit and run driving, vehicular negligent injuring, driving under suspension, careless operation, possession of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle, and the City Court warrant.

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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COLUMN: Graduation for dummies

In a cute and interesting way of admitting how he dukes it out daily with his ego, our funny friend said, “You know, I’m not much, but I’m all I think about.” 

Laugh every time that crosses my feeble mind. So true of me.  What an impressive bundle of ego and selfishness. I’m not much, but I’m all I think about.

Such is the human condition. We are born selfish, waited on hand and foot. Now and then, a minor miracle takes place and some of us get better. At least a little better. Maybe for a time, maybe for a lifetime.

With graduation looming, a good rule for this spring’s class, for any class, for any of us still enrolled in this School of Life, would be the opposite of anything close to a grandiose attitude.

A great graduation gift would be Golden . . . “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” That kind of a deal.


Sounds trite, right?  But so do reminders like, “Say please!” and “Wash your hands before dinner” and “Remember to say your prayers.”  (When all else fails, call on the classics, right?

Say you’re sorry and mean it. Clean up your own backyard. Keep short accounts with others. “. . . in humility consider others better than yourselves.”

If I were giving the commencement address today — we would both be shocked. All we know for sure is it would be short. Extremely. Any commencement speaker could do worse than offer these four pieces of encouragement. Be kind. Get cleaned up. Spend time with your Creator.  Treat others as you wish to be treated.

So pick up the rhythm guitar for a change. Let someone else have the mic. God can work a spotlight. He knows when to put it on you. In the meantime, enjoy his applause for you and his delight in you when you ask, “How can I help make the road less long for someone today?”

Christ really does want to make us a little more like Himself each day and to educate us in the School of Him. Why?  Because of what he did to save us from ourselves, to show us the joy in him available when we move away from me-centered hearts and closer to the One who lives for “the least of these.”

Contact Teddy at teddy@latech.edu

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Local events

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, April 29
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
11:30 p.m.: Ribbon cutting celebrating Russ Town Crossing (1211 Gaines Ave.)
12-1 p.m.: Rotary Club meeting (Historic Fire Station)


Thursday, April 30
6:30 a.m.: Kiwanis Club Community Prayer Breakfast (Ruston Sports Complex, 2001 Champions Way)
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall)
2 p.m.: Ribbon cutting celebrating Shelter Insurance with Jessie Smith (829 E. Georgia Ave., Ste. 1)
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
6 p.m.: LA Tech softball
6 p.m.: Tween Time  (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Teen Time  (Lincoln Parish Library)

Friday, May 1
2 p.m.: LA Tech softball
6 p.m.: GSU baseball

Saturday, May 2
USSSA Softball (Ruston Sports Complex)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Grambling State University Decision Day Party and Community Resource Fair (Grambling State University Campus)
2 p.m.: LA Tech softball
3 p.m.: GSU baseball

Sunday, May 3
USSSA Softball (Ruston Sports Complex)
1 p.m.: GSU baseball

Monday, May 4
11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
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, May 5
6:30 a.m.: Veterans free breakfast (VFW Post 3615, 206 Memorial Dr.)
6 p.m.: Lincoln Parish School Board meeting (Lincoln Parish STEM Center, 525 Tarbutton Rd.)
6 p.m.: LA Tech baseball

Wednesday, May 6
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
12-1 p.m.: Rotary Club meeting (Historic Fire Station)

Thursday, May 7
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall)
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Free meal sponsored by Halff Associates with 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry at the Ruston Housing Authority office at 901 MLK Dr. Ruston. We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo with fajitas! Everyone is welcome. 
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)

Saturday, May 9
8:30-11:30 a.m.: Hazardous Waste Material Collection and Recycling (2609 Farmerville St.)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
7:30 p.m.: Bull Riding Ruston Ramble (Lincoln Expo Center; for more information, call 318-372-4793)

Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day

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Dunkin’ Dogs add eight to roster

Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications

Louisiana Tech Men’s Basketball head coach Talvin Hester announced Tuesday the addition of eight newcomers to the Bulldog program.

ETHAN BLACKMON
Lewisville, Texas | Forward | 6-7 | 240
Blackmon comes to LA Tech after a productive three-year career at Northeastern State where he totaled 1,063 points and 534 rebounds across 76 games. He registered 13 double-doubles and 58 double-digit scoring performances while shooting 55.0 percent from the field.

Despite his junior season being cut short, Blackmon averaged 13.6 points and a team-high 8.0 rebounds per game, including three 20-10 outings. As a sophomore, he earned Third Team All-MIAA honors after averaging 16.5 points and 7.7 rebounds, tallying 10 games of 20+ points, including a season-high 30 against Nebraska-Kearney. He was also a key contributor off the bench as a freshman, averaging 11.6 points and 5.7 boards per contest.

“We are excited about the addition of Ethan to our program. His combination of size and skill make him special. We look forward to his arrival in Ruston.”

JAY TYLER
Glen Allan, Mississippi | Guard | 6-0 | 175
Tyler arrives after two seasons at Jones College where he helped lead the Bobcats to a 54-14 record, a MACCC regular season title, and two Region 23 championships.

He totaled 724 career points and emerged as a star this past season, averaging 17.9 points and 5.5 assists per game while earning First Team All-MACCC, First Team All-Region, and Region 23 Tournament MVP honors.

“Jay is a proven winner. He does a lot on the court to impact winning, making plays for his teammates, rebounding, making shots, and being a leader. He is a great addition to our program, institution and community.”

IZUCHUKWU EMELIFE
League City, Texas | Forward | 6-7 | 240
Emelife redshirted at Lamar before building an impressive prep resume at Clear Spring High School, where he scored over 1,000 career points and set seven school records as a senior.

He averaged 14.0 points on 64 percent shooting while posting 26 double-doubles. He also averaged 12.9 rebounds and 3.8 blocks per game, ranking first in Texas 6A. As a result, he was named District defensive Player of the Year and was a First Team All-Galveston County selection.

“We are excited to have Izu join us. With his size, he will bring a post presence and toughness to our program. We are looking forward to his arrival.”

LINWOOD ROWE
Fayetteville, North Carolina | Forward | 6-7 | 200
Rowe spent his sophomore season at Brunswick Community College, helping the Dolphins capture the NJCAA Region 10 district title, defeating No. 1 seed Gaston College to advance to the national tournament.

Ranked as the 97th best junior college player in the country per JucoRecruiting, he earned Second Team All-Region 10 honors after averaging 13.6 points while shooting 63.0 percent from the field and 34.6 percent from three. He also averaged 5.9 rebounds per contest. His freshman season was spent at Kentucky Christian where he played in six games for the Knights.

“We are excited to welcome Linwood to our Bulldog Family. His competitive nature and grit are what makes him special. We are looking forward to his presence on and off the floor here in Ruston.”

DEVEN BATES
Jackson, Mississippi | Guard | 6-3 | 190
Bates joins the Bulldogs after a dominant sophomore season at Pensacola State College where he averaged 20.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, earning First Team All-Panhandle Conference and Division I All-FCSAA honors.

The 10th best player in junior college per JucoRecruiting scored double figures in all 30 games, including 17 contests with 20+ points, and ranked among the nation’s leaders in scoring. The two-way playmaker also tallied 72 steals for an average of 2.4 per game, ranking 21st in the nation. He spent his freshman season at Copiah-Lincoln Community College where he earned First Team All-MACCC honors after averaging 23.1 points per game, which ranked top five in the country.

“Deven is a dynamic guard that can play on or off the ball. Along with his ability to score, he affects the game by making plays and rebounds well from the guard position. We are excited to have him be a part of the Bulldog Family.”

IYRAN FRANCIS JR.
Quincy, Florida | Forward | 6-7 | 200
Francis played his freshman season at Gulf Coast State, helping lead the Commodores to a 28-8 record and an NJCAA Final Four appearance.

Named to the 2026 Fab 50 Juco Freshmen by JucoRecruiting, he averaged 9.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game while shooting 66.8 percent from the field and ranking among the national leaders in offensive rebounds with 165 (average of 4.6 offensive rebounds per game ranked fourth in the nation). He also added 42 blocks and 42 steals.

“Iyran is a fierce competitor that impacts winning in multiple ways. His high motor and ability to rebound is second to none. Iyran resembles what we want as a student-athlete here at Louisiana Tech and we cannot wait to get him on campus.”

JAMES SANDERSON
Dallas, Texas | Guard | 6-2 | 165
Sanderson prepped at New Hampton School where he was ranked among the top point guards in New Hampshire and New England. He averaged 12 points, five assists, and four rebounds per game as a senior.

“We are excited about adding James to our program. He brings a strong combination of talent, poise, and leadership that will positively impact our team and the university. He understands the game, makes good decisions, and naturally elevates the players around him. We are looking forward to his arrival on campus.”

KYRAN TILLEY
Louisville, Kentucky | Guard | 6-1 | 175
Tilley spent two seasons at Central Missouri, earning MIAA Freshman of the Year honors and later Third Team All-MIAA and All-Defensive Team recognition as a sophomore.

He averaged 12.7 points per game this past season while helping lead the Mules to a 24-10 record and NCAA-II Regional semifinal appearance. He also totaled 124 assists and a team-high 54 steals. As a freshman, he averaged 10.4 points per contest while leading the team in free-throw percentage (86.3) and assists (67).

“Kyran brings a strong blend of toughness and a winning pedigree that will positively impact our team. He has been a winner at every level and competes with a purpose that elevates those around him. We are looking forward to getting him on campus and continuing his development.”


Tech Tennis nets CUSA Player of the Year

Zoie Epps was named the 2026 CUSA Player of the Year.

Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications

Louisiana Tech’s standout season on the courts was further recognized by Conference USA, highlighted by Zoie Epps being named the league’s Player of the Year to headline four Bulldogs earning postseason honors.

Epps capped a dominant junior campaign by also earning First Team All-Conference recognition in both singles and doubles, partnering with Isabella Walker on the latter. Walker added to the program’s accolades by being named to the CUSA All-Freshman Team, while the duo of Alice Brook and Maria Tsironi secured Second Team All-Conference honors in doubles.

Epps’ spring was nothing short of historic. Playing every dual match at the No. 1 position, she compiled an 18-1 singles record, tying for the most wins in CUSA while posting a league-best 94.7 winning percentage. She closed the season on a 15-match winning streak and went a perfect 7-0 against conference opponents without dropping a single set. In total, Epps won 38 of 40 completed sets and allowed five or fewer games in 15 of her 18 victories.

Her efforts propelled LA Tech to a 17-4 overall record, a national ranking of No. 64 (tied for the highest in program history), and the program’s first-ever No. 1 seed in the CUSA Championship.

Walker made an immediate impact in her freshman campaign, finishing with a 15-2 dual singles record, including an impressive 11-1 mark at the No. 6 position. Her 88.2 winning percentage ranked second in the conference, trailing only Epps. Walker recorded wins over five CUSA opponents and captured 31 of 40 completed sets, while delivering a team-high four clinching points.

In doubles play, Epps and Walker formed one of the league’s top tandems, going 12-5 from the No. 1 position. The pair ranked among the top four in total wins in CUSA and won eight of their final 10 matches. Nationally ranked for nine consecutive weeks, they climbed as high as No. 50 and earned CUSA Doubles Team of the Week honors three times.

Brook and Tsironi also delivered a strong season at the No. 2 doubles spot, posting an 11-7 record. The pair tied for the fifth-most victories in the conference and played a key role in helping the Bulldogs secure 14 doubles points during the spring. They went a perfect 5-0 against CUSA opponents in the regular season and were named Doubles Team of the Week to close out the regular season.

Player of the Year
Zoie Epps, Louisiana Tech

Newcomer of the Year
Amelia Gorman, Delaware

Freshman of the Year
Milana Tsulygina, Liberty

Outstanding Singles Player of the Championship
Maria Turchetto, Liberty

Outstanding Doubles Team of the Championship
Maria Turchetto & Yoanna Radulova, Liberty

Coach of the Year
Dash Connell, Liberty

All-Conference Singles-First Team
Katerina Mandelikova, FIU
Zoie Epps, Louisiana Tech
Maria Turchetto, Liberty
Maryia Hrynashka, Delaware
Amelia Gorman, Delaware
Irene Artigas, Jacksonville State
Daniella O’Neill, Liberty
Navya Vadlamudi, Delaware

All-Conference Singles-Second Team
Ema Baraniakova, Kennesaw State
Milana Tsulygina, Liberty
Sae Kaneko, Jacksonville State
Virginia Madueño, WKU
Aleksandra Simeva, FIU
Paulina Jurkowska, Delaware
Hanna Vinahradava, Delaware
Vittoria Baccino, FIU

All-Conference Doubles-First Team
Zoie Epps / Isabella Walker, Louisiana Tech
Maryia Hrynashka / Paulina Jurkowska, Delaware
Maria Turchetto / Yoanna Radulova, Liberty
Katerina Mandelikova / Viktorie Hazmukova, FIU

All-Conference Doubles-Second Team
Ema Baraniakova / Sofia Madrid, Kennesaw State
Daniella O’Neill / Milana Tsulygina, Liberty
Amelia Gorman / Navya Vadlamudi, Delaware
Alice Brook / Maria Tsironi, Louisiana Tech

CUSA All-Freshman Team
Milana Tsulygina, Liberty
Sae Kaneko, Jacksonville State
Isabella Walker, Louisiana Tech
Virginia Madueño, WKU
Maria Ivankovic, Kennesaw State
Anamaria Kurtiskashvili, Sam Houston


Remembering Billy Troy Jones, Sr.

A Graveside service for Billy Troy Jones, Sr., age 91, of Dubach, LA will be 3:00 PM Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Unionville/Colvin Memorial Cemetery in Dubach, LA.  Bro. Jeff Roberts will be officiating the service under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.  A visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, April 29th from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. 

Bill was born December 27, 1934, in Point, LA and passed away on April 26, 2026, in Ruston, LA.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Ecile Jones; his wife, Malda Jean Jones; and his brother, Bob Jones.

He was a longtime member of New Prospect Church before joining Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston, LA.  Bill was a carpenter by trade and loved building small bird houses.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Dianne Murphy (Rick) of Center, TX and Susan Roberts (Jeff) of Dubach, LA; son, Billy Jones, Jr. (Deborah) of Ruston, LA; grandchildren, Ashley Davis (Dusty) of Ruston, Dakota Murphy (Rachel) of Spring, TX, Chance Roberts (Whitney) of Dallas, TX, Samantha Conn (James) of Ruston; and brother, Bruce Jones (Joan) of Monticello, AR.   Five great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pallbearers will be Rick Murphy, Dakota Murphy, Billy Jones, Stan Jones, Dusty Davis, and Chance Roberts.


Remembering Jerry Glen Weeks

Jerry Glen Weeks was born in Goldonna, Louisiana on Thursday, July 6, 1939, and passed from this life on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 86 years of age.  

Jerry was a man who loved deeply and lived fully. He devoted more than 65 years to the lumber industry, where his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and persistence earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and clients alike. He was not only a successful businessman but also a trusted friend to many within the industry.

Long before the age of social media, Jerry had a gift for staying connected. With a simple phone call, he kept close ties with friends, family, and clients, reaching out well before emails and text messages became commonplace. He spoke his mind with honesty and stood firmly behind his words, a reflection of his integrity and character. His regular calls, often just to check in or offer a kind word, became a cherished part of many lives. In recent months, those familiar conversations have been deeply missed, a quiet yet powerful reminder of the genuine care and love he shared so generously with others.

Above all, Jerry received his greatest joy and gratification from his family. He treasured his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, each of whom brought pleasure and happiness to his life.  He was always more than willing to inform you of their hard work and accomplishments if you had time to listen.

A man of faith, Jerry was a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, where he loved his church family and served his Lord and Savior with faithfulness.

Jerry is survived by his son, Greg Weeks and wife Rhonda of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Christopher Weeks and wife Tiffany of Austin, Texas; Haley Dever and husband Zack of Truckee, California; and Hannah Schulman of Dallas, Texas; and his beloved great-grandchildren, Piper and Paysen Weeks, Remy and Georgia Dever, and Logan and Lennon Schulman. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Shirley and husband Kevin, of Winnfield, Louisiana; along with a host of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Weeks; grandson, Brian Weeks; his parents, Delton and Grace Taylor Weeks; and his brothers, Eugene Weeks and Ray Weeks.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the management and staff of The Haven at San Gabriel, as well as Matthew Smith and the staff of Serenity Hospice, for the compassionate and excellent care during his stay.

A service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, 209 North Bonner St., Ruston, LA, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 2:00pm, in Ruston, Louisiana, with Dr. Clovis Sturdivant officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 12:30pm until time of service. Interment will follow at Cook Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. 

Serving as pallbearers are Christopher Weeks, Greg Weeks, Kevin Shirley, Stedman Weeks, Kale Shirley, and Vernon Weeks.


Notice of death — April 28, 2026

Carl Eugene Sproule 
October 9, 1960 – April 24, 2026 
Visitation: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Owens Memorial Chapel 
Graveside service: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM, Alabama Presbyterian Church, 2091 LA-145, Choudrant 

Marsha “Kim” Billberry 
December 6, 1956 – April 25, 2026 
Visitation: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, 118 Pea Ridge Road, Dubach 
Funeral service: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 2:00 PM, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, 118 Pea Ridge Road, Dubach 
Cemetery Committal: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 3:00 PM, Mineral Springs Cemetery, Highway 822, Dubach 

Ronnie Reynolds, Sr. 
July 8, 1950 – April 26, 2026 
Visitation: Friday, May 01, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 
Funeral Service: Friday, May 01, 2026, 2:00 PM, Owens Memorial Chapel 
Cemetery Committal: Friday, May 01, 2026, 3:30 PM, Corinth Cemetery, 4327 HWY 545, Dubach 

Philip Milton Soileau  
March 30, 1968  –  April 25, 2026  
Service: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 2:00PM, First Baptist Church of Ruston, 200 S. Trenton St, Ruston  
Final Resting Place: Vienna Cemetery, Hwy 167, North Vienna  

Gaile Clary   
December 21, 1936  –  April 22, 2026   
Visitation: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 9:00AM – 10:30AM, St. Thomas Aquanis Catholic Church, 813 Carey Avenue, Ruston   
Rosary: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:30AM, St. Thomas Aquanis Catholic Church, 813 Carey Avenue, Ruston   
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 11:00AM, St. Thomas Aquanis Catholic Church, 813 Carey Avenue, Ruston 


Local law enforcement, Special Olympics work towards common goal

by Hanna Singh

The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office and other participating law enforcement agencies kicked off the Spring 2026 Special Olympics with the annual Torch Run across Lincoln Parish.

Officers from various departments ran from Dubach Town Hall to the finish line at Jim Mize Stadium to begin the opening ceremony.

Carrying the “Flame of Hope” officers ran to raise awareness and donations for Special Olympics athletes on the morning of the event. Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Iris Winston explained why the officers run for the cause each year.

“Participating in the Torch Run is a great way for us to help raise awareness and funds for those individuals with intellectual disabilities,” Winston said. “It also helps bring together our local law enforcement agencies and gives us an opportunity to work together to accomplish a common goal.”

Each year, the Special Olympics offers an opportunity to students around with parish with intellectual disabilities to participate in games, challenges and sporting events with assistance from local volunteers. The event allows these students to practice skills and enjoy hands-on experiences with other children their age. Event Coordinator, Lacey Deal, highlighted the importance of providing these kinds of opportunities to special needs students.

“The Special Olympics is so many things for this community. I teach my students that you can tell a lot about a community by how they show love to their most special residents,” Deal said. “Our special needs students may not be the athletes scoring a touchdown on Friday nights or traveling to youth sporting events on the weekend, but they bring a light to our community that no other group can.

“The Special Olympics is the event that is all for them. Their time to shine. Our community does such an amazing job of stepping up for these special athletes. It’s not an easy day to organize, but I would do it over and over again to see the smiles on their faces.”

The event was truly a team effort to put on. The event was supported by several organizations and local businesses, and assisted by volunteers from Louisiana Tech, Lincoln Parish schools, and many other community groups. Buddy Ball volunteer Rebakah Long, shared her reason for supporting and showing up for the Special Olympics.

“When I taught special education at Glen view, bringing our students to the Special Olympics was a highlight of every year,” Long said. “Since I stopped teaching to stay home with my kids, I missed being a part of that community. I began volunteering with Buddy Ball several years ago and heard the Special Olympics could use more volunteers. Now I never miss it. It’s an opportunity to come together as a community who cares for the lives and rights of our disabled family, friends and neighbors, and to celebrate their victories. Their joy is our joy.”

Students played the day away with throwing and running challenges, games and hands-on activities. They enjoyed a free lunch and a morning of getting outside, getting active and having fun. With the support of the local community, businesses and law enforcement, the Special Olympics can continue to provide a day of fun and athletics for students who may not always get to be a part of the team.


Ruston opens spring football with familiar standards under Baugh

(Photo by Reggie McLeroy)

By Kyle Roberts

RUSTON, La. — Blink, and it’s already spring football time for the Bearcats.

For Ruston High Head Coach Jerrod Baugh, there’s no question: it’s one of his favorite days circled on the calendar.

“Best day of the year,” Baugh said. “You’ve got to have a first day sometime.”

That first day looked different in some ways from the finished product Ruston hopes to become by the fall. The Bearcats welcomed a wave of incoming freshmen and younger players, many of whom were participating in their first varsity-level practice setting.

“It’s a whole different deal,” Baugh said. “All the incoming freshmen are out here, so there’s a lot of people and a lot of people that don’t know the routine. But I’ll tell you what, I thought that everybody got adjusted and it was a pretty good day. It was productive.”

Like most first spring practices, the emphasis was less about polish and more about organization, tempo and learning how to function within the structure of a Ruston practice — and within a program that knows how to be a state champion contender.

The Bearcats began with a pre-practice segment designed to maximize repetitions and help players settle in. Baugh said multiple groups rotated simultaneously on offense and defense, focusing on alignments, formations and responsibilities.

“We came out and did a little pre-practice to give everybody an opportunity,” Baugh said. “There were about three or four groups running on offense and on defense doing some pre-alignment stuff.”

That work had been introduced during athletic periods, but Monday marked the first time the entire roster worked together in one setting.

“It was good to get everybody out here and get lined up to formations and offense run plays,” Baugh said. “Really one last walkthrough type deal before we hit the gas.”

From there, Ruston moved into situational football, an area Baugh has long emphasized as a cornerstone of the program’s identity. The Bearcats worked running game scenarios, short-yardage situations and later transitioned into more passing and long-yardage situations.

Baugh said first-day nerves are common, especially when younger players are trying to remember assignments while processing game scenarios.

“Nobody notices what the down and distance is to start with, just because everybody’s nervous and they’re focused on lining up and what am I supposed to do,” Baugh said. “But as it goes along, if you do it enough times, then once they get comfortable with alignment and what I’m supposed to do, then they can start paying attention to the down and distance and what we need to do.”

One of the more challenging situations of the afternoon put the offense in a difficult spot: first-and-10 from its own 2-yard line.

“The goal there is to get you a couple of first downs, at least where you can punt it and change the field position,” Baugh said.

He liked what he saw from the first unit, which drove the ball away from danger and flipped the field.

“I thought the first group did a good job,” he said. “They drove the ball down the field and got it to the other end. That’s a building point offensively. Defensively, you can’t have that.”

Those moments, Baugh said, create coaching opportunities on both sides of the ball. Ruston planned to spend Tuesday reviewing film as a team before breaking into position groups to correct mistakes and prepare for the next set of practice situations.

“They’ll spend some time team-wise, offense and defense, and then they’ll split up positionally and talk about things specific to their position,” Baugh said. “Hopefully they’ll take the coaching from there and then bring it out tomorrow.”

Ruston also enters spring with notable continuity on the coaching staff and marked the return of associate head coach Kyle Williams, while various middle school coaches also helped Monday because of the large number of participants.

“That’s good,” Baugh said. “They know a lot of the younger guys a little bit better than some of the high school coaches. The kids are comfortable with all the guys that are out here.”

Even with a new roster, Monday’s opening practice carried reminders of the groups that came before it — including a senior class that saw a trip to the Super Dome for four straight years. Baugh praised last year’s team for exceeding expectations and preserving the standard of the program.

“I think everybody was talking about last year being a rebuilding year,” Baugh said. “Nobody expected us to win all the games we won, didn’t expect us to win our district, and then make the run that we did.”

Baugh said that class proved Ruston’s success is rooted in culture as much as star power.

“What a great indication of where our football program is,” Baugh said, “that you don’t have to have five-star Division-I athletes in every class for our football program to stay at the level that it’s staying at.”

He called the departed seniors a hard-working group that led younger players and reinforced expectations daily.

“They really kept the standard, what the standard is around here,” Baugh said. “Very proud of that group.”

Now, the next group has begun its turn. Monday’s practice may have been only the first day of spring ball, but for Ruston, it was also the first day of building what come next — and knowing the standard has been set.


Severe storms possible Tuesday afternoon through overnight across North Louisiana

RUSTON, La. — North Louisiana is expected to face another round of unsettled weather Tuesday into early Wednesday, with forecasters warning that severe thunderstorms could bring large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.

The greatest threat in North Louisiana is expected mainly Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, with the highest risk generally along and north of the Interstate 20 corridor. That includes communities such as Ruston, Shreveport, Monroe and surrounding areas.

Forecasters said severe weather could develop across much of the ArkLaTex region, but North Louisiana residents should be prepared for the possibility of very large hail, wind gusts strong enough to damage trees and power lines, isolated flooding and tornadoes. A strong tornado cannot be ruled out.

Storm coverage becomes more uncertain later Tuesday night into early Wednesday, especially from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 3 a.m. Wednesday. That time frame includes portions of northwest and north-central Louisiana south of I-20, where additional storms may redevelop.

Officials urged residents to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings overnight, including weather radios, smartphone alerts and local media updates. Residents are also encouraged to review shelter plans in case tornado warnings are issued.

The active pattern follows earlier rounds of severe weather across the region and could continue to produce rapidly changing conditions through midweek.


Bat-wielding suspect arrested

A local man is facing charges following a Tuesday night disturbance.

Daniel Cordis King, 40, of Simsboro, was taken into custody on April 21 by Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s deputies after he allegedly entered a woman’s residence and pursued another man with an aluminum baseball bat.

Deputies were responding to an unwanted person call at a U.S.80 residence in Choudrant when they reported encountering King and the victim walking east along the highway. King was holding a bat at the time, according to a deputy’s report. 


According to the report, the victim said he had been at his girlfriend’s home preparing a bath when he heard a disturbance elsewhere in the house. After getting dressed and stepping out of the bathroom, he claimed King forced his way past the woman and began attacking him.

The victim told deputies he did not know King. He said King knocked him to the ground and placed him in a chokehold. After breaking free, the victim said he grabbed a nearby baseball bat and struck King in the head.

Authorities say King then took possession of the bat and chased the victim toward the Dollar General.

The woman at the home reportedly corroborated the victim’s account and told deputies King appeared intoxicated. She said she repeatedly asked him to leave prior to the altercation.

When the fight broke out, she stated she grabbed her 3-year-old son and retreated to another room. She also indicated she did not see where the baseball bat came from.

King was booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for simple battery and home invasion.

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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2026 Democratic Roadshow in Ruston Wednesday

A coalition of media, civic, and advocacy organizations is presenting the “To The People, For The People” 2026 Democratic Roadshow, a statewide series of candidate debates, forums, and town halls designed to connect Louisiana voters directly with Democratic candidates for federal office ahead of the May 16 primary election.

The roadshow will feature events in communities across the state, giving voters opportunities to hear from candidates for U.S. Senate and Congress, engage the issues shaping their lives, and take part in a more visible and substantive primary season.

The current schedule includes a stop in Ruston on April 29.

Organizing partners include The Bayou Progressive, 10,000 Women Louisiana, Louisiana Indivisible, Sierra Club Delta Chapter, and the Louisiana NAACP, among others.

“Too often, voters across Louisiana do not get enough meaningful opportunities to hear directly from candidates, especially in primary elections,” said Melissa Flournoy, board chair of 10,000 Women Louisiana. “This roadshow is about changing that. It is about meeting people where they are, creating real opportunities for engagement, and making sure these races are taken seriously across our state.”

“This is a tremendous opportunity for Democratic voters to get to hear from the candidates directly ahead of Louisiana’s first closed primaries in a generation,” said Quentin Anthony Anderson, publisher of The Bayou Progressive. “We are honored to be a part of this collective effort to help educate voters this election cycle and are committed to using our platform to boost voter participation this spring.”

With many Louisiana voters still unaware that the primary election is set for May 16, organizers say the roadshow is intended both to raise awareness and to build momentum around races that too often receive limited public attention.

For more information and updates, visit geauxvoteblue.org.


Custom Curbing: Framing Your Landscape

Jack Thigpen is one satisfied customer.

The longtime local high school and college basketball coach decided to hire Custom Curbing to add a concrete landscape border along his flower beds in his front and side yards.

“Ann and I saw a picture of Custom Curbing in a Lincoln Parish Journal advertisement a couple of years ago and really liked how it looked,” said Jack. “We called Aaron Cash, he came to our house and suggested options and colors we could use. After discussing this with Aaron we decided to install Custom Curbing around our flower beds.”

And according to Jack, he sure is happy he did.

“We love the way it looks,” said Jack. “It really enhances the appearance of our front yard. The curbing also makes weed eating around the flower beds so much easier.

“Aaron and his crew were friendly, very professional, easy to work with and did a wonderful job installing the curbing. I highly recommend Aaron and Custom Curbing. I think anyone will be highly satisfied with how it adds to the appearance of their yard.”

Jan Grigsby was another happy customer. Grigsby had her flower beds done by Custom Curbing in 2023.

“I saw it from one of my neighbor’s houses, and I loved it,” said Jan. “It has defined my yard. I can’t tell you how many people have come by and said, ‘Your yard looks so good.’ It has really defined my yard. I also got him to do my backyard. It has really made all the difference.”

Custom Curbing is owned by Aaron Cash and is based out of West Monroe. The company has been around for almost three decades and is making a splash in Lincoln Parish.

“Basically, we put really nice borders around flower beds,” said Aaron. “The business was established in 1996, so we have been serving northeast Louisiana for almost 30 years. It’s like adding a beautiful frame around your landscape. Our longtime slogan is ‘Frame Your Landscaping.’”

Aaron said much of the business comes from neighbors seeing the finished product at other neighbors’ houses. And based on his clientele’s satisfaction, it’s understandable.

“They are so great,” said Linda Tuten, another satisfied customer, in regard to Cash and his Custom Curbing team. “They are some hard-working guys. They came in and really got after it. They are so polite. They clean up after the job is over. They don’t leave a mess. They are so professional and friendly.”

The hits just keep on coming.

“I am so pleased,” said Jan. “When I go outside, I look at it and just smile. They did such a super job. So many people have said, ‘Oh, Jan. Your yard looks so much better.’ And Aaron and his guys were so pleasant to work with during the process.”

Interested individuals can learn more at http://www.TheCustomCurbing.com. A step-by-step list of the process involved can be found at http://www.TheCustomCurbing.com/process.

Aaron said that at the end of the day, it’s all about the client being happy with the finished product.

“We typically stick with earth tones; tans, and browns, and greys and charcoals,” said Aaron. “We want to use colors that will be in style for years to come. Typically, that is earth tones. I see what their needs are and give them my advice on what would look better and how to alleviate some problems such as beds washing out or the grass encroaching in the beds.

“We also remove lots of dangerous metal edging that has become rusty and jagged and replace it with our concrete border system. We figure out the best designs and go from there.”

According to Aaron, a “typical” job costs between $1,200 and $1,500, but the price can vary depending on style/color of curb, amount of ground prep, drainage work, root work, travel distance, number of areas, etc.

An average job can be completed within a day.

“We have had multiple people comment on our yard, saying how great it looks,” said Linda. “We highly recommend them anytime anyone asks.”

For more information, individuals can call 318-598-YARD or click on the CONTACT link on the website.

This is a paid advertorial.


Ruston woman arrested during hit and run investigation

A Ruston woman was arrested April 23 following an investigation on McDonald Avenue, according to authorities.

A Ruston Police Department report says the arrest occurred at about 8:37 p.m. at a residence in the 700 block of McDonald Avenue.

Police identified the suspect as Nakisha Evans, 48, of Ruston.


According to the report, officers were conducting an investigation of a hit and run crash that occurred April 17. The vehicle involved was identified as a 2009 Chevrolet Impala registered to Evans.

Officers made contact with Evans and advised her of the investigation. The report states Evans confirmed her daughter had been driving the vehicle.

Officers requested proof of insurance and a driver’s license, but Evans refused to provide the documents. Officers then attempted to place Evans under arrest.

According to police, Evans pulled away and began walking away from officers. When officers followed, Evans fell to the ground and then kicked an officer in the chest.

Evans was then taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.

She was booked on charges of interfering with a law enforcement investigation, resisting an officer, battery of a police officer, and a bench warrant for failure to appear in court on a suspended driver’s license charge.

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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COLUMN: Rebuilding, renewing, starting again

“I’m in love with Nehemiah!”

A fellow Farmerville High School graduate who sits beside me at Bible Study Fellowship fairly shouted the words. Maybe it’s because she used to be a cheerleader.

But more likely, it was just because she feels so strongly about what we had been studying for the past few weeks – the book of Nehemiah. I had reported earlier to our class in more softened tones: “Nehemiah is my hero.”

This Old Testament book is one of only eight that we’ve studied this year during “People of the Promise: Exile & Return,” but it has had the most impact on me. I’ve confessed this before here, so my longtime readers won’t be surprised: I had never read the book of Nehemiah until this year.

And because it’s not a book of prophecy, I wasn’t even familiar with select verses from there, as we sometimes are from other prophetic books. The most widely known verse from this gem of a book is probably Nehemiah 8:10: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”


So what caused me and my high school cohort to have such strong feelings about Nehemiah? You could say it’s the theme of the book – restoration. It presents the tale of the Israelite captives as they rebuild Jerusalem’s wall and begin to rebuild their lives.

The book of Nehemiah tells how Nehemiah, serving in Persia, learns that Jerusalem is still in ruins and feels compelled to act. With royal support, he returns to lead the rebuilding of the city’s decimated walls, organizing families and overcoming steady opposition, completing the work in just 52 amazing days.

Along the way, he also confronts internal problems – injustice, discouragement and spiritual drift. The story ultimately becomes as much about renewing the people’s hearts, seen in their return to God’s Law and covenant, as it is about restoring the city itself.

As we studied, we noticed several things:

– Nehemiah prayed, planned and then acted – Before ever approaching the king, Nehemiah wept, fasted and prayed (Nehemiah 1:4), then carefully planned his request and inspection of the walls (2:4–8, 2:11–15).

– The work belonged to everyone – Families, priests and merchants all took part, building side by side despite ridicule and threats from surrounding enemies – and despite the fact that some people refused to participate (3:1-32; 4:1-3).

– They built with vigilance – With opposition mounting, the workers labored with a tool in one hand and a weapon in the other, ready at any moment (4:16-18).

– Spiritual renewal mattered as much as physical rebuilding – After the wall was completed, the people gathered to hear the Law, respond with conviction and renew their covenant with God (8:1-12; 9:38).

– Restoration didn’t “stick” automatically – When Nehemiah had to return to Persia and later came back, he found the people slipping into old habits, which required bold reforms to restore proper worship and justice (13:4-11, 13:15-30).

And that may be one of the most striking lessons of all.

Rebuilding the wall took 52 days. Rebuilding the people took much longer.

In fact, it was an ongoing process. When Nehemiah returned and found the temple misused and the people drifting, he didn’t shrug and say, “Well, we tried.” He acted – decisively, even forcefully – to set things right.

It’s a scene that, for me, brings to mind another moment centuries later, when Jesus entered the temple and drove out what didn’t belong there.

Maybe that’s part of why the book resonates so deeply and why my friend and I have come to love Nehemiah so much.

It reminds us that restoration is not a one-time event. It’s something we return to over and over – rebuilding, renewing and, when necessary, making room again for what truly belongs.

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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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Ponderings by Doug: Spiritual Earwax: A Cautionary Tale for the Hard of Hearing Soul

If you’ve ever had so much earwax that you started wondering whether your head was secretly manufacturing candles for a side hustle, then friend, you are in good company. Recently I found myself in that exact predicament—both ears so clogged that even Granny’s Home Remedy (which usually involves olive oil, prayer, and a level of confidence not supported by medical science) didn’t make a dent. My hearing was so bad I kept asking people to repeat themselves, and they kept repeating themselves louder, and eventually everyone was shouting like we were reenacting the Battle of Jericho.

Finally, I surrendered and went to an ENT. The procedure was swift, humbling, and—let’s be honest—deeply satisfying. Suddenly the world was crisp again. Birds chirped. Paper rustled. I could hear my own footsteps.

But as I walked out of the office, ears squeaky clean and ego slightly bruised, I wondered: if our physical ears can get that stopped up, what about our spiritual ones?


Jesus once said, “People have eyes but do not see, and ears but do not hear.” I used to think He was being poetic. Now I think He may have been talking about spiritual cerumen—holy earwax, if you will.

Earwax doesn’t show up all at once. It builds slowly, quietly, sneakily—like dust bunnies or church committee meetings. One day you’re hearing fine, and the next you’re saying “Huh?” so often people think it’s your new spiritual gift.

Spiritual wax works the same way.

  • A little pride here.
  • A little resentment there.
  • A dash of busyness, a sprinkle of distraction, a generous scoop of “I’ll pray later.”

Before long, the still, small voice of God sounds like it’s coming from the bottom of a well. And just like physical wax, spiritual wax is rarely solved by home remedies. We try:

  • The Cotton Swab Method: “I’ll fix this myself.”
  • The Essential Oil Method: “I bought something expensive; surely that counts as spiritual growth.”
  • The Denial Method: “I’m fine. Everyone else is mumbling.”

But none of these clear the blockage. They just push it deeper.

After my ENT adventure, I learned that the best ear hygiene is simple: keep things clear, avoid sticking junk in there, and let the ear do what it was designed to do.

Spiritually, the same principles apply.

1. Stop sticking things in your ears.
You know the things—noise, hurry, outrage, comparison, doomscrolling, and the occasional YouTube prophet who predicted the end of the world last Tuesday. None of these help you hear God.

2. Let the Spirit do the cleaning.
Just as the ear naturally moves wax outward, the Holy Spirit gently brings our blockages to the surface—if we give Him space. Prayer, silence, Scripture, worship: these are the warm drops that soften the buildup.

3. Get professional help when needed.
Sometimes the blockage is too deep for DIY spirituality. That’s when we need pastors, counselors, trusted friends, or a good old-fashioned cometoJesus moment.

When the ENT finished, I was amazed at how loud the world was. I had forgotten what clarity sounded like.

When God clears our spiritual ears, the same thing happens. Suddenly Scripture speaks. Prayer feels alive. Worship vibrates in the bones. Conviction is gentle but unmistakable. And the voice of God—steady, loving, persistent—sounds like it’s been waiting patiently the whole time.

Maybe Jesus wasn’t scolding when He said people had ears but didn’t hear. Maybe He was diagnosing. Maybe He was inviting us to the Great Physician’s office for a little spiritual irrigation. And who knows—maybe when our ears are finally clear, we’ll hear Him say, “Welcome back. I’ve been talking to you this whole time.”

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