Officials in the town of Olla recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Olla Recreational Complex’s future walking trail extension, basketball court and bathroom facilities as well as the town’s downtown Farmer’s Market and the trail’s addition of exercise stations... + continue reading
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The Jena Town Council adopted the town’s 2014 year budget total of just over $6.2 million at its regular December meeting held Tuesday night of last week. The budget had been introduced at the November meeting and a public hearing was held prior to adoption last week. The budget totals $6,... + continue reading
Tax statements for 2013 for LaSalle Parish taxpayers went out in the mail a couple of weeks ago and taxes are due by the end of December. The tax statements were mailed by the La- Salle Parish Sheriff’s Office, as the Sheriff is the ex-officio tax collector for the parish. Taxes are based... + continue reading
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Jena Mayor Murphy McMillin shows off the plaque Jena received after being named as winner of one of the 2013 Great Places in Louisiana award. The award is sponsored each year by AARP’s Livable Communities Council, the Center for Planning Excellence and the Lt. Governor’s Office... + continue reading
Several LaSalle parents and students joined others across the country in a protest that called for keeping their children home from school on Monday of last week. The protest was against Common Core State Standards that Louisiana adopted in 2010, and which has come under fire by many... + continue reading
The LaSalle Tigers’ quest to become the first team in school history to reach the quarterfinals fell short last Friday night on a rain drenched field as Montgomery won 18-6 in the regional playoff game, claiming the quarterfinal spot. LaSalle took the opening kickoff at the Montgomery 48-... + continue reading
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The Jena Lady Giants were looking to pick up another home win as the St. Mary’s Lady Tigers came to town. The starting lineup for the Lady Giants was Harley Lisenby, Karli Fowler, Kiana... + continue reading
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Well, it has happened again. The political establishment has imposed its views on a school system in Georgia because they feel Christmas cards are sending the wrong message to students. For as... + continue reading
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Ryland Kahne Coleman would like to announce the birth of his baby brother, Harper Lamar Coleman. Harper was born Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at 9:55 a.m. at Rapides Women’s and Children... + continue reading
