Friends and former colleagues of retired Lincoln Parish Sheriff Wayne Houck are remembering Houck today as a “real deal” lawman who was genuine and who helped move the parish into the modern law enforcement era.
I recently attended a seminar, given by a friend of mine, who challenged his attendees to find your calling, live with purpose, and make a difference. His talks were most compelling as it begs the question “are you going to choose your potential?”
The rape trial of former Grambling fire chief Patrick Aaron Conley began in earnest Thursday morning as, with selection now complete, jurors listened to opening statements from both parties and watched as the prosecution examined its first witness: Kimberly Danforth, Conley’s ex-wife and accuser.
It’s shortly after 5:30 a.m. on a chilly Thursday morning. A caravan of six vehicles turns into the driveway of an apartment complex on College Avenue in Grambling.
This residence along Hwy. 80 in Simsboro was damaged by high winds during the severe weather that moved through Lincoln Parish around noon Wednesday. There were no official reports of tornadoes touching down locally. Photo by Kip Franklin
United Way of Northeast Louisiana recognized outstanding volunteers and corporate partners during its annual Celebrating Excellence event March 24 in Ruston.
BATON ROUGE — State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning is warning Louisiana residents about the dangers of open burning following multiple deaths resulting from out-ofcontrol burn piles.
Business leaders, friends and employees joined the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce in holding a ribbon cutting for Primerica Financial Services Feb. 21 at 401 W. Alabama Ave. Primerica is open until 5 p.m. weekdays. Call their office at (318) 232-2536 for more information. Submitted photo