Football season has arrived in Louisiana. Be sure to pick up today's edition of the RDL for our 30-page Pigskin Preview featuring every area high school and college team.

College football is back in Lincoln Parish. I've got the in-depth previews you need as Grambling and Louisiana Tech get underway this weekend⬇️ Grambling State: bit.ly/3MqFbvj Louisiana Tech: rustonleader.com/sports/bulldog…

"You won the football game, but I think our defense carried us today." #LATech began the season with a win thanks to a strong defensive performance. rustonleader.com/sports/bulldog…

NEW: Ruston officially opens the 2024 season as the No. 1 team in Class 5A after the LSWA Preseason Polls released this morning. And it's officially a top-3 matchup in the opener with Acadiana coming to town. rustonleader.com/sports/ruston-…

It's going to be a 5A heavyweight battle at Hoss Garrett Stadium tonight. Preview for No. 1 Ruston’s opener vs No. 3 Acadiana: rustonleader.com/sports/best-be…

A tuition-free charter school for dyslexic students is coming to Ruston. rustonleader.com/breaking-news-…

"Y’all can expect that every game of the season.” No title hangover here. Joshua Brantley epic night of 4 touchdowns lifts No. 1 Ruston past No. 3 Acadiana in a classic. rustonleader.com/sports/brantle…

Ahead of its 25th regular season home event in program history at Squire Creek, LA Tech Golf is thankful for its home course. rustonleader.com/sports/squire-…

Ruston’s Board of Aldermen is poised to take the next steps today toward replacement of the dilapidated Tech Drive I-20 overpass, not to mention the upcoming Buc-ee's travel center. rustonleader.com/news/aldermen-…

Martin Lemelle, Jr. set a tone for his tenure as Grambling State University President Thursday as, in the midst of his investiture ceremony, he announced a $1 million global education endowment for GSU and made the first $100,000 pledge himself. rustonleader.com/news/lemelle-a…

ICYMI: Ruston remains No. 1 in Class 5A. rustonleader.com/sports/bearcat…

Property owners in Lincoln Parish have a second chance to appeal their 2024 property assessments after a public notice snafu pushed back Tuesday's appeal hearing. rustonleader.com/news/appeal-wi…

((Important pregame note)) Ruston QB Josh Brantley is not expected to play tonight vs Cabot as he deals with an injury. Sophomore Sam Hartwell will make his second career start.

The sign of a championship program is it can find multiple ways to win. Ruston's 39-point win over Cabot showed it continues to produce big results, even when game plans and injuries force things to change on the fly. Recap: rustonleader.com/sports/ruston-…

Tech in 10: Recapping Louisiana Tech's loss to NC State: youtube.com/watch?v=FnEIca…

Ruston, now with the state's longest active winning streak (16), remains No. 1 in this week's LSWA prep football poll. Bearcats travel to Longview, Texas, on Friday.

Ruston's Green Clinic is being acquired by Allegiance Health Management and Northern Louisiana Medical Center owner Rock Bordelon. Bordelon announced the move today in a press release.

The 3rd Judicial District DA's office formalized a domestic abuse charge against Latulas in Ruston court last week. He remains Tech's starting punt returner.

Ruston has spent its last 16 games proving its one of the best teams in Louisiana. Now, the Bearcats head to Texas to test themselves. Preview for tonight's matchup with Longview: 📸: Josh McDaniel 📷 rustonleader.com/sports/ruston-…

Groundbreaking ceremonies are set for Oct. 15 for Ruston’s first dual-branded hotel. Details: rustonleader.com/news/groundbre…