A former Bucyrus man received over three decades in prison for child exploitation, retaliation and intimidation charges.

Circuit Judge Brendon Fox on Tuesday denied bond reduction for Chaun and Tamla Asbury, who each face five felony child abuse ...

To close out 2026 LHSAA Boys Marsh Madness semifinals action, fans got to see a clash of titans between Ruston and Central-Baton Rouge. Typically, the Bearkats and the Wildcats duke it out at the ...

It has been six years since the COVID-19 pandemic began and though aftershocks continue to affect us all, one day stands out as monumental. That morning, during a meeting with the House Oversight and ...

RUSTON — One of Ruston High School's all-time greatest football players is returning to the sidelines. Former Bearcats defensive coordinator, LSU alumnus and 13-year NFL veteran Kyle Williams will be ...

UPDATE: 2/5/2026– According to Lieutenant Kayla Loyd with the Ruston Police Department — the lead investigator on the case — says sufficient evidence was gathered following Brandi Raney Franklin’s ...

A Bucyrus city employee was arrested at work Jan. 29 after being investigated for possession of child sexual abuse images. Anthony E. VanHouten, 52, of Bucyrus, "has been placed on unpaid ...

The Ruston Bearcats (11-2) will take on the Ouachita Parish Lions (10-4) on Saturday afternoon in the Louisiana (LHSAA) high school football playoffs Division I Non-Select state championship final.

The third and final day of the Prep Classic promises more fun-filled action as the heavyweights of Division I compete in New Orleans on Saturday. Follow this post, refreshing frequently to receive the ...

BUCYRUS – Nevaeh Stanley knew exactly what she wanted to do after marching in the Santa Parade Dec. 4 with the Americettes Baton Corp: warm up. “My hands were not that cold while marching but my feet ...

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Leaders in the town of Ruston have voted to keep an ordinance requiring bars to stop alcohol sales at midnight. The law went into effect last year, but would have expired at the ...

Dalen Powell and Sam Hartwell led Ruston to a 49-44 victory over West Monroe in a key district showdown. Evangel secured the District 1-5A football title by defeating the previously unbeaten Parkway ...