By Wesley Harris
The numbers say the Litter Patrol operated by the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office is a huge success. Since August 1, the litter crew has devoted 812 hours to collecting 26,020 pounds of trash off our roadways. That’s 13 tons!
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Kudos to the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development for installing a left turn arrow for motorists westbound on Alabama Avenue at Tech Drive. A long needed aid for those turning south on Tech Drive, DOTD granted the request from Tech Police which has worked many a crash at that intersection.
Thefts from parked vehicles is still a problem in our community. Especially during this solid holiday season, it is important not to leave valuables in your vehicle. Lock your doors. Take your keys.
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The first phase of work on the new Ruston Skatepark is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. The park will be built at the site of the former municipal pool. More funds are needed for the project.
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The sudden trend of violators attempting to elude local police is disturbing. In recent days, a number of motorists have sped away from attempted traffic stops rather than pull over. In every case we’ve examined, the motorists were caught and faced considerably more charges in addition to their initial violation. Not only will they face harsher punishments, they place lives in danger. As they say, “you can’t outrun Motorola,” the most common police radio.
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Roadwork for the new Buc-ee’s is slated to begin early spring and last ten months. We are unsure if actual work on the megastore can begin before road work is completed.
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So many Christmas activities in the area, you need a calendar. And here’s one just for you: rustonlincoln.com/events/holidays/.
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