Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the publishing staff of the Lincoln Parish Journal.

To the editor:

It has recently been reported that a new fire station will finally be built at the corner of Tech Drive and Hwy 80. When I was on the City Council years ago, I asked for a new fire station to be built at this location. Because of Mayor Walker, the Ruston City Council, and all who have faithfully paid their city taxes, a new fire station will be built.

The first responders at this location will now have the latest state-of-the-art equipment for the daunting task of covering a very large territory including Tech Campus, hundreds of apartments and the Cypress Springs neighborhood. The new station will be a great addition for the safety of our community.

I also want to thank all of Ruston’s first responders — the fire department, the police department, the linesmen — and all of you who work so diligently to keep Ruston operating safely.

Sincerely,

Marie S. Riggs

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