Athletes from Ruston, Natchitoches, Campti, Coushatta and Grambling included on the Shreveport Times All-Area boys basketball team. AOL: Ruston, Zachary lead way on LSWA Class 5A All-State basketball team Shreveport Times on MSN: Buc-ee's construction 'rocking and rolling' on first Louisiana store Located at the crossroads of the South and Southwest, Ruston has all of the charm and warmth of a small Louisiana town while providing a wide variety of educational, cultural and economic opportunities. Ruston is near the eastern border of the Ark-La-Tex region and is the home of Louisiana Tech University.

Understanding the Context

Ruston is the principal city of the Ruston micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Lincoln Parish. Located in North Louisiana, Ruston & Lincoln Parish is known for its lively college-town atmosphere, 25-block historic downtown district, thriving arts culture, scenic outdoor attractions, and the incredibly sweet peaches grown here. Ruston’s historic downtown deserves your time, with scores of annual events, local shopping and dining, and an acclaimed farmers’ market running all year round on Saturdays and Tuesdays. 15 Best Things to Do in Ruston (LA) - The Crazy Tourist