A man was arrested early Monday morning following a suspicious person complaint on Null Road, according to the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Christopher D. Thomas, 46, of Simsboro, was arrested around 1 a.m. May 18 after deputies responded to a residence regarding a suspicious person.
According to an arrest affidavit, a homeowner provided deputies with Ring doorbell images of a man she said had been banging on her door and attempting to enter the residence.
While speaking with the homeowner, deputies received another dispatch reporting a man lying in the roadway nearby. Deputies located the individual on Mondy Road and identified him as Thomas.
Thomas appeared intoxicated and disoriented at the time deputies found him. He was booked for criminal mischief and disturbing the peace by intoxication in public.
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.
For the latest local news, subscribe FOR FREE to the Lincoln Parish Journal and receive an email each weekday morning at 6:55 right to your inbox.Just CLICK HERE to sign up.
The local Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host a 4-person scramble at Squire Creek Golf Club on June 8 with proceeds going towards the organization, which is an international sports ministry focused on mentoring young athletes.
Cost per team is $1,200 which includes one 4-person team, 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, FCA gear, and driving range privileges prior to the start of the event.
Each team can add two mulligans per player for an additional $100.
The event will be limited to the first 44 teams and limited team slots are still available with an 8 a.m. flight and a 1 p.m. flight.
Hole sponsors are also available for $250.
To sign up for the event or to purchase a hole sponsorship, contact David McMullen at 504-432-4079 or dmcmullen@fca.org.
On my recent road trip with the Louisiana Tech Softball program, I knocked another one of the 50 states off my “been to” list.
Newark, Delaware was the site of the 2026 Conference USA Softball Championships and thus “The First State” became the 40th state that I have planted my feet in during my lifetime.
I am 80 percent of the way to having visited all 50 of the states.
When I looked at at interactive map to map out my lifetime journey across America, most of the missing 10 are either in the northeast or midwest.
Those missing 10 include Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Alaska.
I have been fortunate that the vast majority of my career has allowed me to travel near and far with Louisiana Tech teams. The 12-year stint as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) sent me to the West Coast (and even Hawaii 17 times), otherwise, I would still be missing the majority of those.
In all honesty, I wish I had kept a journal of these journeys over the last three decades. I could write quite the book on travel fiascos: I have experienced my share of Trains, Planes, and Automobiles for those who love the 1987 film starring John Candy and Steve Martin.
Some of those travel travesties I can still recall in detail, but many are cluttered somewhere up in the cobwebs of my mind.
It’s been cool, though.
Getting to see so many of the sights and sounds of America.
Delaware was no different. Although the 15 miles separating Wilmington, Delaware (site of our team hotel) from Newark, Delaware (home of the Blue Hens) were about the extent of the state that we saw, we did spend a day in Philadelphia following the conclusion of the tournament and prior to our departure back home.
It was my first opportunity (and many of our players and coaches) to see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the steps leading up to the Philadelphia Museum of Arts that Rocky Balboa made famous in the 1976 movie.
Lots of history.
I even ate a real Philly Sheesesteak in Philly. It was legit.
And that night, we got an chance to watch the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies play at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies won 9-3.
These days I don’t travel as much since I gave up the LA Tech radio broadcasting gig so it’s going to be up to me to make plans to make it 50-for-50. Should be fun … and educational.
Are there issues, problems, or even opportunities that you know you should address, but just haven’t? In some cases, it’s a habit that you want to start, but just haven’t gotten started. In other cases, it may be a habit that you need to let go of but just haven’t dropped it yet.
It’s not because you don’t care. In some cases, you don’t know what to do. In others, you know the next step, but it’s going to be hard, and you already have a full plate. Maybe you just don’t want to deal with it, hoping it will go away.
I’ve been there. I have struggled getting started on a workout plan, embracing healthier eating habits, committing to a Bible reading plan, focusing on a more intentional prayer time, embracing a more consistent developmental reading approach, and the list goes on, I’ve also delayed tough conversations hoping the issue would resolve itself.
We talk a big game of what we are going to do, but when it comes down to it, we delay. We put it off, make an excuse, and justify our lack of action.
Direction, not intention, determines destination. Our intentions don’t lead us anyway until we act on them!
The challenges of today consume us and keep us from taking the next step toward a better tomorrow. That better tomorrow will be improved by the positive actions we take today. While planning, aspiring, and dreaming are great preparatory and motivational traits, at some point we must act.
So many talk about getting started on an exercise program, but the start day is always tomorrow. Many want to seek growth and development, but we don’t have time now, maybe next month. Others want to serve in some capacity, seek impact in some way, or strive to improve in an area, but the seeking, serving, and striving are all put off for the “right time”.
Psalm 118:24 “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Every day is a gift, a new opportunity, and a chance for a fresh start!
The question for all of us is: Why not Today?
Get started: Don’t tackle the entire issue or your whole list, just take one step today. Just get started. Getting started is the first step toward moving forward in your organization, changing direction, or developing an entirely new life.
Priority: If we keep prioritizing the seemingly “urgent” over the important, we will always be dealing with those issues. Make some time to “make it better” today!
Showing Up: Don’t get hung up on results in the beginning. Just keep showing up, addressing issues, taking next steps, and moving forward. Consistency matters.
Momentum: Track, chart, display, and/or share progress regularly to promote awareness (both internally and externally) to generate momentum and maintain focus.
Mindset: Continual improvement, progress, growth, and development become a key aspect of your personal values. While you are content and at peace, you are not satisfied with accepting a “comfortable position.”
Why not today?
Get started, take the first step, and move toward a more desirable outcome. The energy from getting started will fuel the next step. The fulfillment from progress will re-energize you.
Don’t settle for today’s problems or life. You can be in a better place.
Just get started. Why not today?
Doug equips leaders to make organizations better. He has two leadership books available on all online platforms. Whether you are looking for a speaker for your next event or a leadership coach to develop people and build an authentic team, contact Doug at doug.strickel@gmail.com and learn more about PLUS
For the latest local news, subscribe FOR FREE to the Lincoln Parish Journal and receive an email each weekday morning at 6:55 right to your inbox.Just CLICK HERE to sign up.
The Lincoln Parish Journal would like to congratulate the following seniors following commencement:
ELENA GRACE BAINES MICAH LANE BLOUNT THOMAS JACKSON BURROUGHS JOSHUA DANIEL DAULTON LAYLA CORINNE GARNER KARALIN GRACE HOOVER GABRIEL SETH HOUSTON AVERY JOY MADDEN CAMILLE ROSE MAIER JAMIE ALEXANDER MANDE ADRIANA GAIL MOFFETT TRISHA MARIELLE ALFONSO PANGILINAN JAMES REUBEN PETERSON APRIL MARIE POTTER CHARLES WYNN ROGERS TYLER BRADLEY ROLLER CAMILLE FRANCES SMITH LANDRY GRACE TYLER SEBASTIAN ALEXANDER XOCHICALE-PLUNKETT ABIHA ALI KATE CAMERON BOERSMA DREW HAMILTON BOWLING CIERAH JAE BROOKS MILES LANDRY BROWN PATRICK COLE BYRD REESE AIDAN CAMPBELL CULLEN MCCRARY CLARK, JR. CALI DANAE COTTON KYLIE GRACE FOSTER JORDAN CHRISTOPHER HAMLIN ALEXANDER TROTTER HUNT, V ANGELICA PATIENCE HYACINTH ELLA KATHRYNE JONES ALYSSA RAFFAELLA LANGIULLI MELISSA AN LE AMAYA DENAE MAJOR ALAYNA DIANE MARYLAND LILY ADDISON MCGUIRT ANNELISE LYNEL MURRAY MORGAN JANAE NUTT MADYSON BROOKE PARKMAN HUDSON ELIAS PAUL FRANCES JANE PREAUS TAYLOR BRADEN ROLLER CHARLES ALEXANDER RUFLETH STEPHEN LANDER SMITH MATTHEW COLE SPURLOCK REAGAN DAY TALLEY SAGE ELIZABETH TOLAR ADDISON LEE WOOD THALIA GUADALUPE AGUIRRE-RAMOS KARRE DALANO ALLEN ALEYLA RANYAH ANDERSON ELI MADDEN ANDERSON NAIMA JANAE ARNOLD LANE MICHAEL ATWOOD DAWSON LEE BAKER BRENDEN TED BARMORE RAYLEE ANN BARMORE ISABELLA SARAH BARNETTE UZIEL BAUTISTA XOCHICALE HUNTER COLTON BAZAR KAYDEN MARQUIS BEATTY LIBBY LOUISE BLAKE BENJAMIN BYRON BOUDREAUX ADDISYN BROOKE BOUGUES AIDEN AZARIA BOWDEN CARLAJA ANDENISE BRADFORD MORGHAN MIKAIL BRAGGS SHELIYA TYANA BRANTLEY LUKE RYAN BRASWELL ASHTON KAYE BRAZZEL MICHAEL LOUIS BRISCO CAMERON RAY BRITT RAMYAH DAMIR BROOKS BROOKS THOMAS BROWN CORY ELLIOTT BROWN, JR. LANDAN GAIGE BROWN MARGOT MARIE BUDDS KAILYN ELIZABETH BURNHAM AUBRIE ALYSSA BUTLER JACKSON MARSHALL BYRNES FISHER DAVID CANNON T’AVION NIKKEIL CLARK BRAXTON SLADE COLVIN LEVI PEYTON COLVIN TAMARA KORAE COMBS JOSE ALBERTO CONTRERAS GENESIS JADA COOPER MATTHEW LEIF COPELAND BRANDON CRECENCIO CUATRA AHZIREYA BRENSHAY CREW KELLEN RACHEL CRITTENDEN J’KAILA YUNICE CROWE BRAILEE GRACE CULBERTSON LONDON NEVAEH DADE MAKYNZEE JANE DANIEL DEKENZIE SHAMAR DAVIS JORDYN LYNN DAVIS MARIA LYNN DE PAOLA IMANI KAMERON DEAN MASON COLE DELANEY GRETA ELISE DENNY ROBERT ELIJAH DIEBOLD JOURNI GA’DAIAL DOUGLAS AKEELAH R. DRAKE MASON YAZAN DWAIRI MAJOR GATLIN DYESS VICTOR ROGELIO ESPINOZA, JR. KYNDAL ELISE FOBBS GARIK WARREN FRALEY JEREMIAH JAMAL FREEMAN KENDEN BRADLEY FREEMAN NYKEEM LAMONT FREEMAN DOLLY ESCARLETT GARCIA MIRANDA KEVIN DAVID GARCIA KIERRA CHA MAE GODWIN JADA SHUNAE GOLDSMITH KEEGAN RASHARD GOLDSMITH EMMANUEL GOMEZ MARTINEZ MARLON RASHARD GRANT, JR. COHEN DEAN GRAY SARAH RONAE GREEN DESTINEE FAYTH GRIFFIN ELEE IRIS GRIMMETT JALYEN MALIK GRISBY ETHAN MALIK HANDY JESSIE ALEXIS HARDEL COURTNEY ALEXANDRA-LATRICE HARRIS SEMAJAH T’ARRION JAVEZ HARRIS TYREVIA MIUNIQUE HARRIS BRYNN KODI HASTY WILLIAM JAKE HAWKINS KAILEY JA’NEA HAYES TRENTON JW HEAROLD HALLIE ANNE HEBERT CECILLIA DEE HENRY NATALIE HERNANDEZ MARTINEZ NICK HERNANDEZ MARTINEZ MORGHAN M’NIYAH HILL GABRIEL RICHARD HINSON THA ZIN HLAING KENNY D. HOANG LEBRUN GERMAIN HOLLAND ELLIOTT COLE HOLLOWAY KALEB BLAKE HOLSTEAD JERNYAH D’WAYNETTE HOUSTON KANDICE NICOLE HOWARD TAYLOR REIS HUDDLESTON TYLOR SCOTT HUDDLESTON WILLIAM HEATH COLVIN HUMBLE CALYRI MONA’ HUNTER HAYDEN COOPER IMPSON VINCENT LEMOND JACKSON, III D’JORYEN RAMONE JENKINS JORDAN CADERO JOHNSON AKEIRAH MA’KENZIE JONES CALEB JERMAINE JONES KENNEDY CARLISE JONES MITCHELL CADE KELLY DIONNA DENISE KING TEAGAN ELIZABETH LEBLANC ALLYSON MICHELLE LEE JACKSON ALLEN LEE CHRISTIAN JA’KOBE LEWIS CIARA LATRICE LEWIS MALENA ISABELLA LISTLE KOURTNEY RENEA LOCKHART JAELYN CHRISTINA LONG JONATHAN OMAR LOPEZ ELLA CLAIRE LOVE CONNOR JAMES MARTIN AZONTE SYESHA MAYFIELD KALAYJA NICOLE MCCLAIN ANDRES TRENT MCCLINTON ZIANE YVETTE MCCONNELL COLIN BLAKE MCCORKLE SHANIYA D’AUJANET MCDONALD GABRIEL MATTHEW MIDDLETON JACOB DANIEL MILLER KAMERON ANDREU MITCHELL MEGAN MA’KENZY MODEST MORGAN LA’BREE MODEST TRINDON ROMEL MOORE MEAGHAN LYNNE MOREAU DAMIAN SALINAS NASH DAYLAN LOUTTRELL NEWTON TRAM NGOC NGUYEN KAYLEE LEILANI NISHI LUIS ALBERTO VALDEZ OCHOA ALI-CLAIRE PALMER NATALIE JOY PARKER NOLAN DRAIK PARNELL CLAIRE ALLISON PATRICK LATOYA VONSHAYLA PERCY GRAYSON COLE PIETZ RA’KEEM RO’BREION POTTS TORI ANIYA PRICE NOAH CHRISTIAN PRIMM DOMINIQUE JACOLE PRYOR KAYDEN MATTHEW RACHAL MATTHEW DWIGHT RAMSEY AVERY KELYS RATLING PAXTON COLE REED BRYNN GORDEN REGER MOIRA KENDALL REMSING KAITLYN GENOVIA RICHARD JAYDEN TALER ROBBINS LANIYA SOMONE ROBINSON QUANEICA EULARA ROGERS LUIS A. RUIZ GABRIEL MICHAEL RYDER MATTHEW JABARI SAMPSON CARLOS ADRIAN SANCHEZ CUATRA JERMYA DUNSHA SHIVERS MAKAYLA NICOLE SHIVERS EMILEY NICOLE SHRYOCK MASON WAYNE SHUMAKER CAROLINE ELIZABETH SIMMONS BRAELIN BELLE SINGLEY BROCK REMINGTON SINGLEY AUDREY GRACE SMITH KENDRICK DRA’SHUN SMITH LAYLA ASHLYN SMITH MANUEL SOLORZANO ISAIAH LANE SPARKS MYLES SAMUEL SPEED ROBERT PARKER STEVENS NATHAN SHUROD SULLIVAN, JR. ZATERRION CORTEZ SUTTON SARAH KATHERINE TAYLOR SKYLER KEITH TERRELL KIMORA CHANEL THOMPSON TEIONNA JAHLISHA DEMETRIUS THOMPSON QUANISHA RENAY TROSPER ALVARO HERNANDEZ VIDAL CIELO JAZMIN VIDAL CARLY VEE WALLACE JEFFREY SHIYUAN WANG JACKSON DALE WASHAM MASON TERRY WELCH ADIN PIERCE WHITE CAMEN KARELLE WHITE GRANT WILLIAM WHITE MORGAN REECE WHITE MASON ALEXANDER WILLIAMS TRINITY GLENNIYA WILLIAMS ZE VEIONN PIERRE WILLIAMS ZOE MAE KELLE WILLIAMS LAYLA BELLE WILLOUGHBY AL-AMIN WILSON, JR. CHESTER GOODWIN WILSON, III MADISON KATHERINE WINKELPLECK JAYDEN EMILE WINZER ADRIENE DEONTEZ WOMACK JOSEPH HUDSON WOOD DARIUS DONNEL WOODS ROBERT LAWSON YATES CHLOE LAYNE YOUNG
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.
Thursday, May 21 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall) 4 p.m.: Tween Time : Ice Cream Ball and Cup Game (Lincoln Parish Library) 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Free meal sponsored by Ruston Presbyterian Church with 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry to be served at the Choudrant location of Origin Bank. All are welcome. 5 p.m.: Library Board of Control Meeting (Lincoln Parish Library) 5:30-8 p.m.: Ruston Art Ramble (Downtown Ruston) 6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers) 6 p.m.: Teen Time : Salt Shaker Craft (Lincoln Parish Library) 6:30 p.m.: Books & Bites Book Club; registration required 318-513-5510 (Lincoln Parish Library at Chili’s Bar & Grill)
Saturday, May 23 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market 9:30 a.m.: Louisiana Tech Graduation for College of Applied and Natural Sciences, Business, and Education and Human Sciences 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Board Game Meetup hosted by local experts (Lincoln Parish Library) 10 a.m.: Designing a Small Butterfly Garden by North Central Louisiana Master Gardeners (Lincoln Parish Park Children’s Playground Area) 2:30 p.m.: Louisiana Tech Graduation for College of Engineering, Liberal Arts
Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Library closed 11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome 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 26 6:30 a.m.: Veterans free breakfast (VFW Post 3615, 206 Memorial Dr.) 10 a.m.: Storytime : Turtles (Lincoln Parish Library) 10 a.m.: Re-opening of the tree trail featuring 82 trees displaying tree tags with QR codes that link to tree characteristics, designed by North Central Louisiana Master Gardeners and other individuals (Lincoln Parish Park) 4 p.m.: Crafternoon : Bowl Turtles (Lincoln Parish Library) 6 p.m.: Video-Led Exercise class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center) 6 p.m.: Adult Craft Night: Folded Book Vases; registration required 318-513-5510 (Lincoln Parish Library)
Wednesday, May 27 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 28 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall) 6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers) 6 p.m.: Tween Time : Rat Maze Activity (Lincoln Parish Library) 6 p.m.: Teen Time : Play Card Baskets (Lincoln Parish Library)
Saturday, May 30 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market 2-4 p.m. Summer Reading Kickoff with Snake ID, Dat Does the Trick balloons, and Kona Ice (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
For the latest local news, subscribe FOR FREE to the Lincoln Parish Journal and receive an email each weekday morning at 6:55 right to your inbox.Just CLICK HERE to sign up.
Eli Berch hit a 3-run home run in the first inning for the Bulldogs. (Photo by Josh McDaniel)
The postseason proved cruel to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Wednesday.
Despite pounding out 20 hits and scoring 13 runs, the Diamond ’Dogs were unable to hold onto a six-run lead as Sam Houston rallied for a wild 14-13 win in the opening round of the Conference USA Baseball Championship at Mickey Dunn Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Louisiana Tech (33-24) appeared in control after building an 11-5 advantage through four innings, but the Bearkats chipped away before erupting for five runs in the eighth inning to seize the lead for good.
“It’s tough when you score 13 runs and don’t win,” Louisiana Tech coach Lane Burroughs said. “The hitters did all they could today. You couldn’t ask for much more from them. We swung the bat really well and had some great at-bats all day long. But we just didn’t do enough on the mound or defensively.”
Every player in Tech’s starting lineup recorded at least one hit while eight Bulldogs finished with multiple hits. Sebastian Mexico led the offensive barrage by going 4-for-6, while Colton Coates added three hits. Eli Berch drove in four runs and both Matt Houston and Wesley Scott finished with three RBIs apiece.
The Bulldogs wasted little time answering an early Sam Houston surge.
The Bearkats (25-32) grabbed a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning on an RBI single and sacrifice bunt before Tech answered immediately in the bottom half. Berch erased the deficit with a three-run homer to put the Bulldogs in front 3-2.
Sam Houston regained the lead in the third inning on a two-run homer, but Tech responded again in emphatic fashion.
After Mexico singled, Houston blasted a two-run homer to give the Bulldogs a 5-4 advantage. Two pitches later, Scott followed with a solo shot to right-center field, marking the first time this season Louisiana Tech hit back-to-back home runs.
The Bulldogs appeared to break the game open in the fourth inning.
Colby Lunsford, Trey Hawsey and Coates opened the frame with consecutive singles to load the bases before Berch delivered an RBI hit. A sacrifice fly by Mexico and an error that allowed Houston to reach safely pushed the lead to 9-5.
Casey McCoy added an RBI infield single before Cade Patterson capped the inning with a ground-rule RBI double, giving Tech an 11-5 cushion entering the fifth inning.
But the momentum slowly shifted.
Sam Houston plated three runs in the sixth inning to trim the deficit to 11-8 before pulling within one in the eighth on a leadoff homer.
The Bearkats then loaded the bases with no outs and delivered the decisive blow moments later on a bases-clearing double that gave Sam Houston a 14-11 lead.
Tech mounted one final rally in the bottom of the eighth.
Mexico singled for his fourth hit of the game before Scott launched his second homer of the afternoon to cut the deficit to one run. The Bulldogs later drew a two-out walk in the ninth inning to bring the tying run aboard, but a game-ending popup sealed the loss.
Burroughs said defensive miscues and missed opportunities ultimately proved costly.
“We made some huge errors and those came back to bite us,” Burroughs said. “Our pitchers have been a big reason we’ve had the season we’ve had, but today we just didn’t execute enough. Credit to Sam Houston — they kept battling.”
The loss marked Louisiana Tech’s largest blown lead since May 4, 2025, at Western Kentucky.
The Bulldogs will now face Liberty in an elimination game scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday at Mickey Dunn Stadium.
Grambling State’s stay in the winner’s bracket at the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament proved short-lived Wednesday afternoon as Alabama State used one swing to seize control and never let go in a 10-0 run-rule victory at historic Rickwood Field.
The Tigers, now 21-31 overall, were unable to capitalize on several early scoring opportunities before Miguel Oropeza’s third-inning grand slam swung momentum decisively in favor of the Hornets.
Grambling State will now face an elimination game Thursday against the loser of Wednesday night’s matchup between top-seeded Bethune-Cookman and No. 8 seed Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Despite the final score, the Tigers threatened multiple times early against Alabama State pitching.
Grambling State loaded the bases in the top of the second inning after Shannon Martin, Martavius Thomas and Ryan Davis were all hit by pitches with two outs. Alabama State escaped the jam with a strikeout to keep the game scoreless.
The Tigers threatened again in the third when Aidan Lopez singled to left-center field and moved into scoring position, but the Hornets again worked out of trouble.
Alabama State broke through in the bottom half of the third inning. After consecutive singles loaded the bases, Oropeza blasted a two-out grand slam to left field to give the Hornets a 4-0 advantage.
The Hornets added another run in the fourth inning before gradually pulling away late.
Grambling State’s best opportunity came in the sixth inning when Lopez led off with a single and Charles Ashe III followed with a base hit through the left side. Chris Marcellus then drew a walk to load the bases with no outs, but Alabama State escaped without surrendering a run.
The Hornets added two runs in the sixth inning and three more in the eighth to secure the run-rule victory.
Lopez led Grambling State offensively, going 2-for-3 with a walk. Trey Bridges also recorded two hits, while Ashe III and Marcellus each added a hit.
Keyon Guillory started on the mound for the Tigers and pitched five innings while striking out two batters. Hampton Phillips recorded three strikeouts in relief.
Oropeza paced Alabama State offensively with three hits, including the grand slam, and finished with five RBIs.
MONROE, La. — Showtime Track Club made an impressive debut Saturday at the Louisiana State Games at the University of Louisiana Monroe, earning multiple event victories, podium finishes and team honors in the program’s first meet.
Athletes from across Lincoln Parish competed for Showtime Track Club, representing schools including Ruston Elementary, I.A. Lewis, A.E. Phillips, Ruston Junior High, Choudrant Elementary and Cedar Creek.
The club’s 11-12 girls division produced one of the top team performances of the meet as Amelie Hebert and Butter McGehee both reached the podium in the 800-meter and 1500-meter races. Doris Hearn added three third-place finishes in the discus, javelin and shot put events.
The trio combined to score 47 points and helped Showtime earn runner-up honors in the 23-team 11-12 girls division.
In the 11-12 boys division, Dallas Smith swept the 800-meter and 1500-meter races with first-place finishes. Jack McGehee placed second in the 3000 meters, while Ezekiel Wilson competed in three events and finished fourth in the 1500 meters.
Showtime’s 13-14 girls division also turned in several standout performances. Maddie Lu McGehee won both the pole vault and 100-meter hurdles while finishing second in the triple jump. Harper Pilgreen recorded a personal-best time in the 1500 meters and placed fifth.
The girls sprint relay team of Kindal Atwood, Kate Klepzig, Madison Alford and Pilgreen finished fourth in the 4×100-meter relay while also posting improved times in individual sprint events throughout the meet.
In the 13-14 boys division, Noah Millien won the 1500 meters, and Elias Ford captured the 3000-meter title while finishing second in the 800 meters. Alex Willoughby competed in the 100, 200 and 400-meter races.
The 15-16 boys division closed the meet with Kingston Culpepper winning the 100 meters following his recent high school season. Brant Youngblood competed in both the 200 and 400 meters.
Coaches said the meet served as a strong foundation for the new club program and highlighted the team’s competitiveness, sportsmanship and potential for continued growth during the summer season.
Funeral services for Carolyn Ruth Byrd Barnes, of Ruston, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston with Bro. Paul Watts officiating.
Carolyn was born on December 2, 1939 and went to her Heavenly home on May 18, 2026 at the age of 86. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Carolyn loved to travel with her husband Keith. She and Keith traveled all over the U.S. and Canada in their RV. They cherished the friendships they made as they journeyed and were members of the Mudbugs RV club. Carolyn enjoyed gardening and found great pleasure caring for her flowers in her yard. For many years she was a dedicated office manager working at both LSU and Louisiana Tech. Her greatest love and devotion was reserved for her Lord Jesus Christ. She was a very active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Carl Byrd and Lena May Price, and her stepfather Alton Lamar Price; and her husband Albert Keith Barnes. Left to cherish Carolyn’s memory include her son, Jason Rockett; her stepsons, Keith Barnes, Jr., and Rick Barnes; grandchildren, Michael Rockett and Lauren Rockett; one great-grandchild, Nova Rockett; her sisters, Cloy Winquist and husband Leland, and Debra Wear and husband George. Carolyn is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit http://www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com
Dianne Wilson Tuesday 11/08/1949 — Friday 05/15/2026 Visitation: Friday 05/22/2026 3:00pm to 6:00pm at King’s Funeral Home Celebration of Life: Saturday 05/23/2026 11:00am, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 446 Bowden Road, Ruston (Clay) Interment: Saturday 05/23/2026, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, 446 Bowden Road, Ruston (Clay)
Rosemary Stewart May 19, 1959 – May 18, 2026 Memorial Service: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM, LifePoint Pentecostal Church, 2505 South Vienna Street, Ruston
William (Billy) Rich September 28, 1942 – May 18, 2026 Visitation: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00PM – 2:00PM, Temple Baptist Church Chapel, 1515 South Service Rd West, Ruston Service: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 2:00PM, Temple Baptist Church Chapel, 1515 South Service Rd West, Ruston Final Resting Place: Lisbon Methodist Cemetery
Stanley Newton King January 20, 1941 – May 13, 2026 Visitation: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Service: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 2:00 PM, Owens Memorial Chapel
When you hear ‘Peach Festival’, you may picture baskets of fuzzy peaches, maybe a peach cobbler bake-off, or even a parade. But here in Ruston, the Louisiana Peach Festival is so much more than just a celebration of our locally grown fruit. It is a time to experience the rich tradition and culture that can only be found in our small historic town. Residents and visitors alike come for this special day, filled with activities that keep people coming back year to year. This year’s Peach Festival in Ruston is Saturday, June 6.
Here are 5 ways that the Peach Festival exceeds just peach appreciation (although, we love our peaches too):
A Love Letter to Louisiana Culture
Area artists, vendors, musicians, and makers are the forefront of what makes this festival thrive. Browsing our curated arts market with 90+ artists of all mediums allows you to get a glimpse into the vibrant arts of our state. And you can’t miss the music! Louisiana-based musicians play on the Railroad Park Stage to ensure the spirit of the festival carries on into the night. Celebrate our Louisiana roots with us, and dive into what makes our culture so unique.
The Food Scene Goes Full Peach (In the Best Way Possible)
Here in Ruston, we pride ourselves on the quality and diversity of our local restaurants and food trucks. The creativity of Ruston’s culinary scene is unmatched, and the sweet peach flavor is no exception. In the week leading up to the festival, 30+ local restaurants come together for the Peach Culinary Crawl, featuring unexpected dishes, drinks, and pairings. From a peach caprese turkey melt to a pint of locally-brewed peach wheat ale, indulge your tastebuds with this staple, seasonal ingredient.
It Still Holds Tight to Its Sweet Southern Traditions
Of course, it would not be a southern festival without all of the classic contests and exhibits. The Peach Pageant, Peach Parade, Antique Car Show, Peach Rodeo, Peach Art Exhibit, and Cookery Contest are all ways that the community engages with the roots of the festival. These fun traditions have been happening for generations, and plan to stay for many, many more. The Ruston community continues to add to these celebrations, with sidewalk sales, a 5K race, and even a Pickleball Tournament. All these traditions keep the festival feeling like a small town gathering, keeping it close to the hearts of our residents and visitors.
It’s One of the Few Festivals Where You Don’t Feel Nickel-and-Dimed
The Peach Festival prides itself on having free admission, making it accessible for a Saturday full of activities. In Kids Alley, there are no paid vendors, allowing all kiddos to enjoy hands-on crafts, games, entertainment, and more festival activities. It is the perfect opportunity to bring the family out for fun that won’t break the bank. Our goal is to make the festival easy and accessible for all ages to enjoy!
It Feels More Like a Community Gathering Than a Carnival
No flashy rides or ferris wheels here – the Peach Festival provides something even more memorable. Surrounded by the painted murals of downtown, local organizations, and all the friendly volunteers, it’s easy to feel like a part of the Ruston community that we know and love. With festivities happening from morning to late into the night, you have plenty of time to experience the festival at your own pace. So bring out your lawn chair, grab a bite, listen to the music, and enjoy all the sights and sounds of our community.
The traditions, culture, and hospitality surrounding this celebration reminds us that this isn’t just a festival, but a signature kind of Southern experience you don’t find everywhere. The peach flavor is just the tip of the iceberg to all of the sweetness of peach season in Ruston, LA.
For more information on the 76th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival and to see the full schedule of events, visit www.lapeachfest.com/.
Grambling State University recognized three highest-ranking graduates during its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.
Annia Brianna Shelton, Wymeko Williams, Jr., and Nyic’Quavayion Willis each earned a 4.0 grade point average while demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, service, and a commitment to their future professions.
“Annia, Wymeko, and Nyic’Quavayion represent the very best of Grambling State University,” said Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr., President of Grambling State University. “Earning a 4.0 grade point average while leading, serving, and preparing for meaningful careers reflects extraordinary discipline and purpose. They have made the most of their Grambling State experience, and I am confident they will continue to open doors, strengthen communities, and carry our legacy forward.”
Shelton, an Elementary Education major from New Orleans, Louisiana, is a member of the Earl Lester Cole Honors College and was recognized on the Future Educator Honor Roll. She passed all PRAXIS teacher certification exams on her first attempt, including earning a perfect score on the mathematics subtest. Following graduation, she plans to return to New Orleans to teach and inspire the next generation of leaders.
“Being recognized for my hard work is a celebration of the challenges I have overcome and, most importantly, the people who helped me along the way,” said Annia Shelton. “I would especially like to thank Ms. Ezell, Dr. Newman, Dr. Catherine Bonner, Mrs. Monroe, my mentor teacher, and the first woman to teach me a lesson, my grandmother, Daisy Miles Shelton.”
Williams, an Accounting major from Mansfield, Texas, has balanced academic excellence with extensive campus leadership. He has served as a student ambassador for the Thomas & Joyce Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship, held leadership roles in Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and served as Master Drill Sergeant and Saxophone Section Leader in the World Famed Tiger Marching Band. After graduation, he will begin his career as an accountant with Turner Construction Company in Dallas and plans to pursue a master’s degree in accounting and become a Certified Public Accountant.
“This recognition speaks to the hard work and dedication I’ve put into everything I do,” said Wymeko Williams, Jr. “Grambling State University’s culture of excellence and support has pushed me to strive for the highest level of success academically, professionally, and personally. I am grateful for all that I have accomplished over the past four years.”
Willis, a Criminal Justice major from Las Vegas, Nevada, has distinguished himself as a scholar, advocate, and emerging civic leader. His involvement includes serving as Chief/President of The HBCU Promise, Inc., Democracy Fellow for the Campus Vote Project, student representative for the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force, and congressional intern for Senator Jacky Rosen and Congressman Steven Horsford. A recipient of more than 95 scholarships, Willis will attend the University of San Diego on a full-ride HBCU Changemaker Fellowship in the Master of Arts in Social Innovation program before pursuing law school.
“Receiving the Highest Graduate Distinction is truly meaningful to me,” said Nyic’Quavayion Willis. “My journey to and through Grambling State University was not easy, but it has been deeply rewarding. Every challenge and every success has shaped me into a resilient leader committed to excellence and
service. As I leave Grambling, I am determined to continue paving the way for others by sharing my story, inspiring those around me, and emphasizing the importance of faith, perseverance, and purpose. Because of Grambling, I am better today, stronger for tomorrow, and prepared for the rest of my life.”
“Excellence at this level comes from consistent effort and a true commitment to learning,” said Dr. Connie Walton, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “These graduates have made the most of their time at Grambling State, with the support of dedicated faculty and families who have encouraged them along the way. We are proud of what they have accomplished and excited to see what comes next.”
The recognition of these three graduates reflects Grambling State University’s continued commitment to academic achievement, leadership development, and preparing students to serve and succeed beyond graduation.
A man was arrested following a disturbance investigation on Rough Edge Road, according to the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Ethan Paul Busby, 23, of Ruston, was arrested around 1:53 p.m. Sunday after deputies responded to a disturbance in progress.
According to an arrest affidavit, deputies were told Busby was intoxicated and had been involved in an altercation with several individuals at the residence. Witnesses told deputies Busby had become angry during a neighborhood gathering.
The report stated a woman told Busby she was leaving with their child due to his behavior. However, Busby ran into their mobile home and locked the door so she could not retrieve her belongings and leave.
The woman reportedly kicked the door in and retrieved her keys to leave. Busby allegedly stood in front of the vehicle so she could not leave. He allegedly grabbed the woman by the back of the neck and pushed her down as he attempted to take her phone from her. He ripped the keys from the ignition and threw them away.
According to the affidavit, another witness said as family members attempted to pull Busby off the woman, he swung a fist and struck him in the face, causing a black eye.
Busby was booked for domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, disturbing the peace while intoxicated, criminal mischief, two counts of simple battery and outstanding warrants for failure to appear in Ruston City Court on speeding and driving under suspension charges.
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.
For the latest local news, subscribe FOR FREE to the Lincoln Parish Journal and receive an email each weekday morning at 6:55 right to your inbox.Just CLICK HERE to sign up.
The Ruston Farmers Market announces the return of the Peach Cookery Contest sponsored by Park Haus, set to take place on June 3 and June 4, coinciding with the Louisiana Peach Festival.
This event invites community members of all ages to showcase their talents in preparing peach pies, cobblers, and a new category this year to include, jams, jellies, and preserves.
Contestants will meet at the Ruston Farmers Market, 220 E Mississippi Ave., at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, to present their jams, jellies, and preserves and at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 4 to present their cobblers and pies. Judging will start at 6 p.m. and winners will be announced at noon during the farmers market on Saturday, June 6.
In celebration of the Peach Festival, the contest will unfold amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the Ruston Farmers Market, with the Drew Jones Teaching Kitchen serving as the venue. Contestants will vie for a grand prize in two age categories: Adult (18+) and Youth.
Judging criteria will encompass taste, texture, appearance, peach flavor, and creativity, offering contestants a platform to showcase their culinary skills. Participants may enter multiple dishes with each dish required to be prepared by the entrant.
_____________________________
About Ruston Farmers Market
Since 2008, the Ruston Farmers Market has been a vital part of the community. Operated by North Louisiana Farm Fresh (NLFF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2014, the market has grown into a year-round destination for fresh food and community programming. The mission of NLFF is to provide direct producer-to-consumer sales opportunities, support the development of a local food network, and conduct educational outreach of sustainable agriculture, health, and nutrition throughout North Louisiana.
A Louisiana Tech student organization’s service project will allow for verbal and non-verbal children to communicate and play together at area parks.
Tech’s National Student Speech Language Hearing Association worked to donate and design communication boards for four Ruston city parks. They are similar to the one displayed at Lincoln Parish Park and Kiroli Park in Monroe.
“This is a form of assistive technology and is something that someone who is nonverbal or preverbal can use to communicate,” said Abigal Fertal, NSSLHA adviser and speech-language instructor. “We have about 100 to 120 kids in the parish who are using some type of assistive technology for communication. For most of these kids, it’s high-tech devices where they can touch a button, and it will speak for them. But honestly, the reach and scope of this is even bigger than those 100 kids, because this is going to be helpful for young children, like under the age of 2 or 3, who may need a little bit of extra support communicating.”
Fertal said the child can go up to the board and point to a picture, such as “splash pad,” and immediately communicate with a friend or caregiver that they want to go to the splash pad.
“One of the things that has just been on my heart the last few years is that piece of accessibility, because not only is it letting kids in our community play with other kids, but it’s also helping them to be seen, and it’s helping them know just from a quick visual that they’re welcome to come play here,” Fertal said.
Fertal said that Terri Belknap, assistive technology coordinator for Lincoln Parish Schools, helped determine the best symbols to use for the kids; speech-language pathologist Misty Falting helped with the licensing of the images, and Matt Cotton, director of Ruston Parks and Recreation, assisted with the funding for all four parks.
“When we went to the city, we had the funds in our student organization to fully fund the board at Cook Park,” Fertal said. “That was our initial pitch, and we were so fortunate when we went to (Cotton) and gave him our pitch. He said they had some money set aside and could cover the other three. So that was very generous to cover those additional boards.”
Cook Park’s sign has already been placed, and the other three parks to follow will be Mayfield Park, Duncan Park and Huckleberry Trails Park, which was recently renamed for former city alderwoman Marie Riggs.
For the latest local news, subscribe FOR FREE to the Lincoln Parish Journal and receive an email each weekday morning at 6:55 right to your inbox.Just CLICK HERE to sign up.
The men in the boat had to go slow because if they hit a stump and sheared the motor’s pin, they would lose time and maybe everything that mattered. The boy would lose hope and lose more blood.
He was running out of both.
They cut the water quietly. The only sounds that registered were the low purr of the motor and something in unison from the men and the boy.Strange … they were counting.
“121, 122, 123, 124 … ”
In the ugly minutes since the sound of the shotgun had exploded in the duck blind and echoed through the Arkansas reservoir, the 8-year-old boy, his father and two other men had become bonded for eternity. An accident plunged the four into a situation as real as life gets. As real as death gets.
Lying on his back in the two-slow boat in the January cold, the boy, bleeding from wounds to his chest and his partially severed hand, looked up, looked into the face of his father.
“Daddy, am I going to die?”
The boat was slow. Stumps everywhere. Cold. The boy feeling hot in his chest. Eighteen miles from a country hospital, much more than that to a medical center.
To son looked to the father for an answer. His head was in his father’s lap. His father held the boy’s right arm toward heaven to slow the bleeding.
“No, you’re not going to die.” Half command, half compassion. “Not today. Not anytime soon.”
And that’s when he told his son to start counting. And to keep counting. And they did.
“One, two, three, four … ”
Around the stumps, toward the truck, in the peaceful and painful mid-morning, the men and the boy counted. Kept going.
They’d been planning the trip for a while, the dad and the son and their duck-hunting friends. The guys. And now it was the last hunt of the trip, the last shots of the morning. It would be over in a few minutes. Time to head in.
Time to go home.
But when the ducks came, the boy reached for the gun and in the cold it slipped. The butt hit hard against the blind’s bench.
And then the explosion. Suddenly everything was wrong.
Two feet separated father and son. The scene was unthinkable. It was reflex after that. Into the boat. A tourniquet. Quick whispers and lengthy prayers said in half-seconds.
“83, 84, 85, 86 … ”
They made it to the truck, to the hospital, and from there the boy was airlifted to Little Rock. The father had to stay behind. Still numb. Still reflex. Still counting.
Before one of the men drove him to Little Rock, the dad went to the hotel to gather their things. It hit him when he opened the door. His son’s clothes laid out for the trip home. A book on baseball. A toothbrush.
“1,006, 1,007, 1,008, 1,009 … ”
Nearly four months have passed. Few knew how remarkable it was last week when a young left-hander took the mound at the Shreveport Little League Complex, a baseball in his left hand, a glove covering his injured right. Nine pellets remain in his hand, 15 in his shoulder. Physical therapy will continue for at least a year.
Maybe he’ll be able to make a fist with his right hand again. Maybe he’ll be able to spread his fingers apart again.
Maybe, he told his father on the bench between innings last Saturday, the umpire will open his eyes and call a few more strikes.
The joy of little-boy frustration.
The days continue to go by, one by one, and the father and son keep counting. It worked that day when their world turned dark, when the sun went out and time seemed to have run out.
And it’s worked since, as the miracles mount. The father and son keep counting. Counting the days. Counting the moments. Counting their blessings.
—
(Editor’s note: Wrote this 30 years ago this month. The boy in the story, Gentry, is now 39, older than his dad and I were back then. Gentry was a lefty starter on a state championship high school team in Ohio in 2005. Today, his two boys are playing T-ball and coach pitch in the Dallas area. Grandad’s usually at the games; you can count on that.)
For the latest local news, subscribe FOR FREE to the Lincoln Parish Journal and receive an email each weekday morning at 6:55 right to your inbox.Just CLICK HERE to sign up.
During the week of March 8, I wrote an article about the first month of the Tech baseball season. And I asked Tech fans to be patient with this 2026 team because I knew better things were coming. Yes, it took a little longer than I expected. But things finally clicked on a Good Friday evening in Miami as Tech sat with a 14-17 record.
Since Easter weekend, Tech has gone 18-6 and now sits at 33-23 overall. That marks the 9th time in Coach Lane Burroughs’ 10 seasons that Tech has won at least 30 games and will also finish with a winning record.
In that same stretch, Tech has only lost 1 conference series. 2 of those series wins came against teams (Missouri State, Liberty) who were very high in RPI at the time, which is the metric used for the NCAA Tournament.
Tech pitchers Declan Dahl and Thomas Allen have been a lethal 1-2 punch in that stretch, with Dahl starting and Allen finishing the first game of the series. Dahl led the conference with an ERA of 2.11 and 73 strikeouts during conference play, and finished with an ERA of 2.32 in home games. Allen has baffled teams in his closing role, with a combination of 95 mph fastballs and upper 70s off-speed pitches. He struck out 49 batters while allowing just 11 walks.
On the offensive side, Trey Hawsey and Colton Coates have helped lead the resurgence. Hawsey leads the team in batting average and rbis. He also leads the team with 15 homers, adding 2 this past weekend. Coates is close behind in batting average, while leading the team with 44 walks and is tied for the team lead in triples.
So yes, better days have come since Easter weekend. There is life and hope in the locker room, and a hunger to go out and win. The team knows they can get it done.
Now Tech turns its attention to the C-USA tournament, which marks the final action for Tech as a member of the conference.
Making sense of the 2026 C-USA Tournament
Since Tech’s first appearance in the C-USA Tournament back in 2016, it has been a traditional “double elimination” style bracket. Tech fans are all too familiar with that, as the team had to fight their way out of the loser’s bracket both times it was held in Ruston.
But that 2024 tournament led to a change starting this year. After Tech clawed its way out of the loser’s bracket with a thrilling 10th inning win to make the championship, the team had exhausted its bullpen. And DBU would shoot out to a 9-2 lead after the first inning before eventually winning 17-10.
After the 2024 championship game, another coach proposed a new championship format. The coach felt that the final two teams shouldn’t have to exhaust their roster just to play for a conference title. And if any teams advanced to an NCAA Tournament regional, they should be able to have their best roster on the field.
So for 2026, and I assume beyond, C-USA is moving to a 9-team, pool play style bracket. And the graphic below helps show that.
Here’s how it works: the 9 teams that qualified are split into 3 groups (or pools) of 3. And each pool gets a certain time slot for its games over the first 3 days:
Pool A (5 pm est time slot): 1 Seed, 6 Seed, 9 Seed
Pool B (10 am est time slot): 2 Seed, 5 Seed, 8 Seed
Pool C (1:30 pm est time slot): 3 Seed, 4 Seed, 7 Seed
Each team will play 2 guaranteed games against the other teams in their pool, and those will take place Wednesday through Friday at the times mentioned above. Rain is a possibility in Kennesaw this week, but with fewer games per day, it should be easier to get them all in.
Each pool winner will advance to the semifinals on Saturday. There will also be a “wild card” team, which will be the highest remaining seed with the best record (likely a 1-1 record). The semifinal winners will play on Sunday at 1 pm eastern for the championship. All games from Wednesday through Saturday will be on ESPN+, with the championship game being on CBS Sports Network.
Here’s what Tech fans need to know:
While Tech is the 5th seed, it is a favorable pool to be in. Their opponents will be 2 seed Liberty and 8 seed Sam Houston. Tech took the series from both Liberty and Sam Houston during the regular season. Tech also gets the benefit of having a day off Thursday, which will help get the bullpen some needed rest before the possibility of 3 games in 3 days. Confidence is still high among both players and coaches that they can get the job done.
And lastly here is Tech’s schedule:
Wednesday at 10 am est (9 am Ruston time) against Sam Houston on ESPN+
Friday at 10 am est (9 am Ruston time) against Liberty on ESPN+.
If Tech advances out of pool play, please make sure to check Tech social media or the C-USA website to see when they’d play on Saturday.
As I finish writing this, the team buses are headed out to Kennesaw. For the final time this week, Tech will participate in a C-USA tournament. If the Dogs play like they have for the past few weeks, this team can make a push towards a conference title. But as always, they need your support. So whether you’re at the games in Kennesaw or watching from your living room, be loud and proud and cheer this team on to victory.
A 47-year-old Jonesboro man was arrested following a reported battery investigation at a residence in Dubach, according to the Dubach Police Department.
Danyel Demeco Dunn was arrested around 7:16 p.m. May 15 at a residence on Hollis Road.
According to the affidavit, officers responded to the residence regarding a battery complaint. Deputies talked with a woman who stated a man had beat her and that a second man, Dunn, had blocked her from leaving the residence. A man with the woman said Dunn attacked him.
Dunn told officers he chased the man into some bushes. Officers saw marks on the male victim’s hands and arms, according to the affidavit. The report also stated Dunn repeatedly told officers he did not know anything about the man who beat the woman.
Dunn was advised of his rights, taken into custody, and taken to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center where he was booked for simple battery.
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.
For the latest local news, subscribe FOR FREE to the Lincoln Parish Journal and receive an email each weekday morning at 6:55 right to your inbox.Just CLICK HERE to sign up.
