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Remembering first responders

Ruston Police Chief Steve Rogers wasn’t sure at first that the check made out to his department was real. City Fire Chief Chris Womack read the letter accompanying a similar

Assault, drug distribution charges made

Name: Jonathan Lamar Davis Age: 27 Address: 401 Water S. Arrested for: Probation – misdemeanor violation (2 counts) Date of arrest: June 26 Time of arrest: 12:17 a.m. Place of

Tigers on the prowl in Claiborne Parish

There could be some exotic wild critters roaming the woods around Lake Claiborne near Homer. For sure, there are coyotes, bobcats, a rare cougar sighting and if they’re not there yet, black bears will be making their appearance.

What about tigers? You’ve got to be kidding, right? Well, they’re not in the woods; they’re in the lake. I’m talking about Tiger bass.

Aldermen asked to retain lobbyist

Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker is convinced there may be additional money somewhere to help the city recover from the April 25 tornado.

But where those dollars are and how Ruston might get a share of them is going to take some digging.

That’s one of the reasons Walker wants the city’s Board of Aldermen to approve a professional services agreement with Washington, D.C., lobbyist Adam Terry.

Terry, a Louisiana Tech graduate and former chief of staff for two congressmen, has the experience to find any money that’s out there, Walker said.

Saluting our Independence

 

Lincoln Parish residents are already getting fired up about Wednesday night.

That’s when Temple Baptist Church will hold its 22nd patriotic program — “Celebration of Faith and Freedom” — followed by a fireworks show that will begin as dusk turns into night.

The patriotic music part of the program featuring the Temple Sanctuary Choir starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Temple Baptist Sanctuary on both Tuesday and Wednesday. The fireworks display will happen only on Wednesday following the music program.

Cool Change

 

Twenty years of service in the United States Air Force has paid off for former Master Sgt. Marie Stevens of Ruston in a cool way.

Stevens was the winner of Albritton’s Service Company’s Veterans Giveaway and on Friday morning had a new Carrier air condition and heating unit installed at no charge.

“I needed an air conditioner so I just put my name in the contest to see if I could win one,” Stevens said Friday afternoon. “It’s already a lot cooler in my house. This unit is working a lot better than the old one.”

Hammons makes re-election bid

District 5 Lincoln Parish Police Juror David Hammons has announced his candidacy for reelection.

“I want to thank the people for giving me the opportunity to serve them for the past 20 years. I look forward to giving them the same service for the next four years,” he said.

“I feel like my experience, being responsive to the citizens of District 5 and using your tax dollars efficiently, are major factors in this important election,” Hammons said.

For your information

Grambling NAACP

GRAMBLING — The Grambling Branch of the NAACP meets the second Tuesday of each month a 6 p.m. at the Grambling Community Center, located at 127 King St., in Grambling. For more information call Greg Ludley at 318-497-0680.

LifeShare at library

The LifeShare bus will be at the Lincoln Parish Library from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on July 15.

Summer feeding

The Lincoln Preparatory School is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children without charge.

No injuries in 18-wheeler rollover

An 18-wheeler overturned and spilled its cargo of sand while rounding the curve of the Interstate 20 westbound on-ramp in Choudrant around 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The driver was uninjured.

LPPJ receives audit report

In a special-called meeting Tuesday, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury heard and approved a report on its 2018 financial audit. Monroe-based CPA William Hulsey said the audit yielded an “unmodified