Lincoln ‘Legends’ honored TuesdayThe lives of 16 men and women who passed away within the last year were celebrated with songs and recognitions on Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church.
The 1 p.m. “Lincoln Legends” celebration was organized by state Reps. Hollis Downs and Rick Gallot and Sen. Bob Kostelka to honor those recently deceased who made significant contributions to the community. »
LPSO cracks down on DWIs
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Louisiana in an intensive Labor Day holiday crackdown on drunk drivers.
The “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.” enforcement campaign runs through Labor Day, which traditionally has been one of Louisiana’s most deadly holiday periods. During last year’s Labor Day holiday, 12 people were killed on Louisiana roads with five of those being in alcohol-involved incidents. »
Traffic piles up at Pre-k center
The Early Childhood Development Center for pre-kindergarten boys and girls »
Man hanging off bridge rescued
Two passerby citizens and several Ruston Police Department officers intervened when a distraught man reportedly attempted to jump off the Cooktown Overpass on Saturday. Tim Parker, RPD public information officer, said police got the call at 8 p.m.
“There was a male and female trying to keep someone from falling off the Cooktown Overpass,” he said. »
Hunting for bargains
Louisiana residents will enjoy a three-day sales tax-free holiday on various sporting goods beginning Friday.
The Louisiana Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday — passed by the state legislature in 2009 — provides an exemption from state and local sales and use taxes on individuals’ purchases of firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies on the first Friday through Sunday of each September. »
