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Ruston, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Ruston! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who’s helping choose Louisiana Tech’s next president from Ruston?
  • Could Ruston’s main hospital soon get a new owner?
  • Thinking about a pet? Meet Ruston kittens Splotch and Walter

Also on today's calendar: Blippi - Be Like Blippi and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Monday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. ICYMI: UL System names search committee for next Louisiana Tech president, timeline forming (lincolnparishjournal.com) — Louisiana Tech is officially starting the search for its next president, with a committee that includes Ruston’s mayor and local community members set to meet on campus Oct. 8. The group will shape the search process, review applicants, and recommend finalists, with a new president expected to be chosen Nov. 19 and take office Jan. 1, 2027.
   

2. BREAKING: NLMC ownership change could be on horizon (lincolnparishjournal.com) — Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston may change owners as local hospital leaders, the state health department, and Allegiance Health Management begin early due diligence and talks with potential new operators. Officials say their priority is preserving services and staff while addressing long-standing concerns about patient outmigration and regulatory issues, aiming to secure a stronger, full-service hospital for Ruston and Lincoln Parish residents.
   

3. Adopt a Pet: Meet Splotch and Walter! (knoe.com) — Ruston pet lovers can meet Splotch and Walter, two young kittens available for adoption now through Ruston Animal Control on McAllister Street. The shelter offers first-come, first-served adoptions with microchipping, spay/neuter, and rabies vaccines included in the fees, and welcomes residents to visit, test compatibility, or browse more adoptable pets on its Facebook page.
   

4. Harris on History: One Building, Two Owners (lincolnparishjournal.com) — A once-iconic downtown Ruston landmark, the Price Building at Vienna and Park, had a remarkably tangled history of split ownership, foreclosure, and a Louisiana Supreme Court fight over its third floor. The story traces how this unusual arrangement shaped civic life, wartime operations, and local businesses before a devastating 1952 fire destroyed what had become a hub of Ruston’s professional and commercial activity.
   

5. Louisiana Tech vs Army Prediction Football Picks Today 10/3/26 (sportschatplace.com) — Louisiana Tech fans in Ruston can look forward to a prime-time home matchup tonight as the Bulldogs host Army at Joe Aillet Stadium, with oddsmakers giving a slight edge to the visitors. The preview breaks down recent performances, key players, and betting trends, ultimately backing Tech to cover and potentially pull off the home win.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I really really like Gonzalez.
    It is my go to Place for Mexican food and the food comes out nice and clean and fresh. I don’t know how to if you understand what that means clean… (Nextdoor Louisiana Tech)
  • TJX posted a job opening for Retail Backroom Associate 4am-11am in Ruston. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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