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• LSP: I-20 fully reopened in northern Louisiana after winter storm caused hours of delays Play Video

  January 28, 2026 1:01 PM

  RUSTON — I-20 was reopened Wednesday morning after a recent winter storm shut down parts of it for more than a day, Louisiana State Police said. The interstate saw multiple closures in Lincoln and Ouachita Parishes after the winter storm, which affected large areas of the country, covered roadways... more »

• Videos show state agencies working to clear I-20 as winter storm effects linger in North Louisiana Play Video

  January 27, 2026 1:40 PM

  RUSTON — As the effects of a winter storm linger in northern Louisiana, state agencies worked Tuesday morning to clear roadways and help residents in need. Videos posted by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development show crews clearing snow and ice from I-20 in areas near Lincoln and... more »

• 17-year-old from Ruston in Baton Rouge for track meet arrested for rape Play Video

  May 12, 2025 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 17-year-old from Ruston, who was in Baton Rouge for a track meet, was arrested and accused of raping a female who was in town for the event. Records from the Clerk's Office say Djoryen Jenkins was staying at the Embassy Suites along Constitution Avenue with... more »

• Louisiana Tech student creates ear guards for medical personnel, distributes over 1,600

  April 20, 2020 10:47 AM

  RUSTON - Healthcare workers continue to risk their own health and safety to care for the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, and one Louisiana Tech freshman in Ruston found a way to support them. KATC reports that Medical Engineering Major, Avereigh Barras is using a 3-D printer to create... more »

• Four major candidates at tonight's LA Tech debate Play Video

  October 15, 2015 6:16 PM

  RUSTON, La. - All four major candidates in the upcoming gubernatorial primary will be at a televised debate tonight in Ruston, the last likely chance for that to happen before the election. Sen. David Vitter, Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, and Rep. John Edwards are... more »

• Southern football falls 62-15 to LA Tech

  September 7, 2015 12:45 AM

  RUSTON - Jeff Driskel threw four touchdown passes and ran for another to lead Louisiana Tech over Southern 62-15 in the season opener for each team Saturday. The former Florida quarterback threw more touchdown passes than incompletions, completing 12 of 15 attempts for 274 yards for the Bulldogs. He added... more »