by Wesley Harris
The huge Chevron station and convenience store in the 700 block of South Vienna Street is nearing completion. In addition to gas pumps for passenger cars, the station owned by Lott Oil Company features diesel pumps for big rigs. Old timers will recall the property was once the site of the unique Pirkle House and the parking lot for the original Green Clinic.
In September, the inmate litter crew operated by the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office cleaned 100 miles of parish roads, collecting 17,160 pounds of litter. That’s over 8.5 tons.
A new Honduran restaurant has opened up at the entrance to the Ruston Sports Complex. Los Catrachos Restaurant is in the space formerly occupied by Dairy Queen and The Dugout.
Does your school, church, or business have plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026? In 1975, Lincoln Parish held a massive celebration for the Bicentennial that included burial of a time capsule, the unveiling of a bust of Ruston founder Robert Russ, a community-wide religious service, a fashion show of historical costumes, and other events. The annual Peach Festival was extended to coincide with Independence Day with the peach parade and pageant featuring bicentennial themes. A 250th anniversary is called a “semiquincentennial.”
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Women’s Self-Defense Class on Saturday, November 1 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the Lincoln Parish Public Safety Complex. To reserve your spot, email cjackson@lpsheriff.org no later than October 27. Please provide name, address, date of birth, email address, and contact number in your email RSVP. Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
How did watermelon season come and go and I missed it?
Preliminary work to replace the Cooktown Road bridge over Interstate 20 has begun. Crews are preparing to move fiber, phone, gas, and electrical lines to make way for the long-anticipated construction. Mayor Ronny Walker expects actual work on the bridge to begin early in 2026. Cooktown Road is a state highway, thus the project is overseen by the state Department of Transportation & Development.
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