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Drug operation nets 18 arrests
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 11:44am
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The Lincoln Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team is continuing its search today for suspects in a drug roundup that has resulted in 18 arrests so far. Operation Déjà vu began April 10 and is the third major warrant roundup conducted by LPNET since March 2018. Agents have served 40 arrest warrants for narcotics distribution in the parish, Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Stephen Williams said Wednesday. “I want to commend the troops over at LPNET on a job well done,” Williams said. “These cases are not easy to make but are vital to keeping this community safe and free from violence...
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Candlelight Vigil a time of remembrance
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Missing child located, AMBER Alert called off
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Monte Carlo event set for Thursday
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2 new senators take to the Legislature
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Now Open for Business
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10/24/2015
The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Paradigm Gym at 146 Shaman Lane. Paradigm offers gymnastics, dance and martial arts for everyday life...