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Dave Nitz, West Virginia Native and Voice of Louisiana Tech Sports, Dies at 82

Hall of Fame · Ruston

Dave Nitz, West Virginia Native and Voice of Louisiana Tech Sports, Dies at 82

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MILTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - A West Virginia native who has become a sports broadcasting legend in Louisiana has died. Louisiana Tech announced the passing of sports broadcaster Dave Nitz. He was 82 years old. Nitz was a native of Milton, West Virginia, whose career in sports broadcasting led him to a 50-year run as the "Voice of the Bulldogs" at Louisiana Tech. The university estimates that Nitz called at least 4,500 games throughout his time with th…See the Story

Grambling State University to seek prestigious research designation • Louisiana Illuminator

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Grambling State University to seek prestigious research designation • Louisiana Illuminator

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Grambling State University (Rachel Mipro/Louisiana Illuminator)Grambling State University is launching a foundation to support its mission to receive a prestigious research designation currently held by only 13 historically Black colleges and universities. The GR2 Foundation: Grambling Research and Resource Foundation is a nonprofit entity separate from Grambling State that will support the university’s academics through philanthropic fundraisi…Read Article

HBCU Creates Research Foundation to Power Itself to R2 Status

Grambling · Grambling

HBCU Creates Research Foundation to Power Itself to R2 Status

Grambling State University has launched a bold initiative to strengthen its national research profile. On July 2, the Louisiana-based HBCU introduced the Grambling Research and Resource Foundation, known as GR2. This new nonprofit aims to accelerate the university’s push toward R2 classification, deepen its research efforts, and create long-term financial stability. The foundation is a core part of Grambling State’s upcoming 2026 strategic plan,…Read Article

HBCU Set to Receive Over $20 Million in State Funding

Grambling State University, one of Louisiana’s most storied public HBCUs, will receive more than $20 million in additional state funding. This follows a slate of budget approvals recently signed by Governor Jeff Landry. The new investment, passed by the Louisiana Legislature earlier this month, signals strong support for the university’s future in academics and athletics. The funding package comes from multiple legislative acts tied to Louisiana…Grambling · Grambling See the Story

Traffic stop leads to numerous charges

Editor’s Note: The woman referred to in this article is the state’s main witness and accuser against Trey Holly. See related story below. Trey Holly continues to maintain his innocence. A man and a woman traveling together were arrested in Ruston on numerous drug charges, outstanding warrants, and traffic offenses. Gregory Williams, 28, Farmerville, and Keisha Cornett, 48, ofMarion, were arrested by Ruston Police on June 20 during a traffic stop…Ruston · Ruston Read Article

Voting Open for Football All-Quarter Century Team - LA Tech Athletics

Louisiana Tech Athletics is beginning a series to honor some of the greatest Bulldogs and Lady Techsters of the last quarter century. Starting off, fans can vote this week for the Bulldog Football All-Quarter Century Team.Hamilton Bulldogs · Ruston Read Article

Woodlawn hires a new football coach, fills AD role with former coach

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A former Glen Oaks and Grambling receiver has been hired as head coach at Woodlawn. Douglas also added former LSU QB/Woodlawn head coach Marcus Randall as offensive coordinator.Grambling · Grambling Read Article

Best of Lincoln Parish 2025

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Link to E-Type: https://publisher.etype.services/Ruston-Daily-Leader/e-paper-special-edition/B196FCC7C556B0A0Ruston · Ruston Read Article

Investigating Cold Cases: How Two Journalists Dug Into Decades-Old Civil Rights Era Killings

In July 1965, police officer Edward Nugent shot and killed John Wesley Wilder, a Black man outside a cafe in Ruston, Louisiana. The officer — who fired five times and claimed his actions were in self-defense — wasn’t charged, and authorities ultimately ruled the case a “justifiable homicide.” But decades later, journalist Ben Greenberg discovered evidence that suggested that the shooting was unprovoked — and after he began reporting, the FBI reo…Ruston · Ruston Read Article

Bulldogs Add Transfer Davila - LA Tech Athletics

The Louisiana Tech Bowling Team added Stephen F. Austin transfer Frances Davila, head coach Matt Nantais announced on Tuesday.Ruston · Ruston Read Article

Eight Bulldogs Named CSC Academic All-District - LA Tech Athletics

Louisiana Tech's track and field teams continued to break records as the Bulldogs placed eight athletes on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, announced by the association on Tuesday.Hamilton Bulldogs · Ruston Read Article

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