Local Heroes receive Lifesaver Awards

At Tuesday’s city council meeting Mayor Carl Pickett presented the prestigious Lifesaver Award to LFD Chief Brian Hurst, ESD7 Chief Nicholas Nelson, LPD Officer Jacob Cantu and LPD Officer Kyle Cornelius for actions above and beyond their duty in rescuing Jackie Freeman from her burning home on January 20th. The victim’s brother, Wesley Freeman, also received the award for assisting the rescue but was not able to attend the presentation. The Vindicator | Kim Marlow