🌱 What Ruston Police say happened in that serious I-20 ambulance crash
Ruston, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Ruston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Ruston Police say happened in that serious I-20 ambulance crash
- What police say happened before shots rang out on Second Avenue
- How a simple Ruston PD sticker could calm tense traffic stops
Also on today's calendar: Neville Varsity Football @ Ruston and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. RPD report released: Early Saturday morning crash resulted in multiple injuries (lincolnparishjournal.com) — Ruston Police have released details on a serious early-morning crash on I-20 near the LA Tech/Cooktown Road exit that left Dubach teen Brenden Barmore critically injured and led to a DWI arrest for another driver. Two Acadian Ambulance employees suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and RPD is urging Ruston-area motorists to plan sober rides and avoid impaired driving. 
2. Two arrested following Ruston shooting investigation (knoe.com) — Ruston police arrested two local men after a shooting that left one with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and led investigators to a crime scene on Second Avenue near Gill Street. Officers recovered numerous shell casings and two guns, including one stolen in a 2019 Ruston vehicle burglary, and say more charges may follow as the investigation continues.
3. Ruston Police offer free autism awareness vehicle stickers to Lincoln Parish residents (knoe.com) — Ruston residents in Lincoln Parish can now pick up free autism awareness stickers from the Ruston Police Department to help officers better respond during traffic stops and emergencies. The decals, meant for drivers or frequent passengers with autism, should be placed in the rear window so officers can quickly adjust lights, tone, and approach to reduce stress and confusion.
4. Louisiana Tech's Eli Finley named to John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List (crescentcitysports.com) — Ruston-based Louisiana Tech tight end Eli Finley has earned a spot on the 2026 John Mackey Award preseason watch list, putting him among just 43 tight ends nationwide. Coming off a breakout 2025 season and multiple preseason honors, he’s expected to be a key offensive weapon for the Bulldogs this fall.
5. Police Jury joins city for outside review of MMC (websterparishjournal.com) — Local leaders in nearby Minden are bringing in an outside firm to scrutinize financial and operational problems at Minden Medical Center, while noting that state officials have already visited Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston after a similar resolution from Lincoln Parish. The review aims to protect access to care and could signal how Ruston’s hospital issues are evaluated going forward.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Staff Development (No Students)
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Meet and Greet
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School Ruston, LA 71272
4:00 pm -
Pre-K and Kindergarten Screening
Lincoln Parish Ruston, LA 71270 -
First Day for 1st-12th Grade Students (Full Day)
Lincoln Parish Ruston, LA 71270 -
Jackson State Tigers at Grambling State Tigers →
Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium, Ballock St, Grambling
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Army @ Louisiana Tech →
Joe Aillet Stadium, 1450 W Alabama Ave, Ruston
12:00 pm
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Friday August 14
Monday September 21
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MISSING OUR GIRL!!
Just as we were ready to give up, we got a tip that she was spotted at the dumpsters right past Wesley Rd. Please keep an eye out for us! I don’t… (Nextdoor Burgessville/Stable)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Ruston. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time - Merchandising Service Associate - Day in Ruston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ruston here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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