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🌱 Why this power-speed outfielder chose Ruston and Louisiana Tech baseball

Ruston, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Ruston! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this power-speed outfielder chose Ruston and Louisiana Tech baseball
  • How Ruston hosted LSP’s award-winning SWAT comeback this spring

Also on today's calendar: Adult Golf School.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Winning Culture': Kade Crawford Talks Louisiana Tech Commitment (on3.com subscription) — Louisiana Tech baseball fans in Ruston can look forward to outfielder Kade Crawford joining the Diamond Dogs with two years of eligibility left. The Panola College standout cites Tech’s welcoming coaches and strong winning culture, bringing an impressive mix of power, speed, and on-base skills to the Bulldogs’ lineup.
   

• Louisiana State Police SWAT returns to competition and earns first place overall (press-herald.com) — Louisiana State Police’s SWAT competition team returned to action in Ruston this spring, training locally before dominating the 2026 Louisiana Tactical Police Officers Association conference. Troopers from across the state earned multiple top finishes and first place overall, with help from local partners including the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office and volunteer shooting coach Maggie Pierrelee.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Who is mowing yards on Sybil?
    Just got a half duplex, no back yard it's dirt, just a little on side and out front (Nextdoor Corley St)
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days in Ruston. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Ruston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ruston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Quitman

  • Full results from Monroe area at the LHSAA track and field finals (thenewsstar.com)

West Monroe

  • Morning Forecast – Tuesday, May 12th (myarklamiss.com)
  • Sen. Jay Morris receives death threats after heated redistricting hearing (myarklamiss.com)
  • $1.4B Killona green fuel plant inks deal with shipping giant (ktbs.com)

Monroe

  • Third annual North Louisiana Safety Conference set to return to Monroe (knoe.com)

Ok Ruston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ruston

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ruston

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.