by Wesley Harris
Area law officers and others participated in Special Olympics Louisiana Law Enforcement Torch Run on April 25. The Torch Run® is Special Olympics’ largest annual grass roots fund raising and public awareness campaign. This year was the run’s 41st year.
Officers carry the “Flame of Hope” throughout Louisiana and work year-round conducting fund raising activities for Special Olympics Louisiana. The local event was organized by the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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If it’s been asked once, it’s been asked a thousand times. When does Ruston’s Texas Roadhouse open? Answer: It’s now open!
On the other hand, it’s sad to see local, independent restaurants struggle and fail for lack of community support. We won’t name them here but the restaurant business is tough and unforgiving and we’ve lost some good ones.
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Kudos to the dispatchers of the Ruston Police Department for their efforts to assemble “Blessing Bags” of essential hygiene and comfort items for individuals facing difficult circumstances. The bags include socks, grooming items, protein bars, hand warmers, bottled water, etc. Donations can be dropped off at RPD.
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The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct its annual Youth Cadet Academy this summer. Students 6th through 8th grades can sign up now to learn what deputy sheriffs do and how the criminal justice system works. Two sessions are offered, June 25-27 and July 22-24. See the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page or email Sgt. Iris Winston at iwinston@lpsheriff.org.
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School will be out in a matter of days. Have you planned how to keep your children occupied with fun activities this summer?
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The work on road improvements at the Tarbutton interchange for Buc-ee’s has not caused significant traffic issues but the repaving of Interstate 20 between Grambling and Arcadia sure has. Only one lane is open in each direction. The worst is eastbound toward Ruston in the early evening. “Stop and go” traffic is what they call it in the big cities.
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The 3rd Annual Lincoln Literarium is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at the Lincoln Parish Library. An exposition of local, independent authors, the event gives writers a chance to speak about and sell their books. The Library Events Center from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
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Remove your valuables. Lock your car doors. Take your keys.
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