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Unique celebration held in Jena - Fireworks in Olla The United States of America’s 249th birthday celebration was held in grand fashion last Friday, J...

July 9, 2025

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2025 Legislative Session Recap

Part 2 of 3 District 32 Sen. Glen Womack (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a three-part series featuring LaSalle’s Parish’s State Legislative Dele...

July 9, 2025

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No In-Parish Wrecker Service

At one time in LaSalle Parish, multiple wrecker services operated to meet the needs of transporting inoperable vehicles – either vehicles that needed ...

July 9, 2025

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New Pharmacy Law = Lower Prices

Residents urged to join effort to save local pharmacies

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 9, 2025

Residents urged to join effort to save local pharmacies Olla Pharmacist Matthew Bullard is ecstatic about a new law that the Louisiana Legislature pas...

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Two Parish Principals’ Contracts Renewed

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 9, 2025

Two principals of LaSalle Parish schools had their contracts renewed as part of the LaSalle Parish School Board’s July 1 meeting held last week in Jen...

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Governor Landry Signs App Store Accountability Act

Submitted By: Louisiana Family Forum

July 9, 2025

Once again, Louisiana is on the forefront of protecting children online. LFF applauds the work of this Legislature and the Governor in demonstrating t...

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Applications Underway for Ag Businesses

Submitted Article

July 9, 2025

The Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program (LAWDP) is now accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 program year from qualified agricul...

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SCOTUS Postpones Decision on LA’s Congressional Map

By Emilee Calametti The Center Square

July 9, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to make a decision on Louisiana’s redrawn congressional districts on June 27, pushing it to be reargued at a later dat...

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Ascension, West Feliciana Lead in Leap Scores

By Craig Franklin Editor, Craig Franklin:, By Nolan McKendry The Center Square

July 9, 2025

Following the release of Louisiana’s latest LEAP test scores last week, recently shared data shows which school systems outperformed their peers — and...

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It’s Almost Time to Harvest Figs

By Olivia McClure LSU AgCenter

July 9, 2025

The figs are green, plump and plentiful. Yes, it’s almost fig harvest season in Louisiana, and soon it will be time to use the delicious, nutritious f...

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School Board Hears 4-H Update

Other summer action at July 1 meeting

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 9, 2025

Other summer action at July 1 meeting LSU AgCenter 4-H Agent Silas Cecil delivered the annual 4-H update to members of the LaSalle Parish School Board...

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Jena Pitbosses Attend National Event

Staff Report

July 2, 2025

While many were enjoying barbeque at their homes the first week of June as the leisurely pace of summer began, members of the historic Jena Pitbosses ...

Sports

Jena Catcher Makes LBCA All-State Team

Staff Report

June 11, 2025

The Jena Giants’ standout catcher Carson Willis was recently selected to the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association All-State D3 Team.Willis, who will...

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Jena Player Makes All-State Game

Staff Report

June 11, 2025

Standout Jena High School 2024-2025 sophomore pitcher Collin Jensen will take his skills to an elite state All-Star game next week, June 9-11, at the ...

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Parish Cowboys/Cowgirls Compete at State Finals

Staff Report

June 11, 2025

LaSalle Parish cowboys and cowgirls who qualified for the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association State Finals represented the parish well during the ...

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LaSalle High School Athletic Banquet

June 4, 2025

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4-H State Outdoor Skills

State Shooting Sports Results

Submitted Article

June 4, 2025

More than 1,000 Louisiana 4-H’ers recently competed in the state shooting sports contest with the opportunity to win a state title and claim a spot in...

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Local Athletes Named To LSCA All State Teams

Staff Report

June 4, 2025

The LSCA (Louisiana Softball Coaches Association) recently released the 2025 All State Teams for each class for the 2025 season. Among those named wer...

Columns/Opinions

Let’s Talk Church

July 9, 2025

Let’s talk Church. If you were searching out information on some particular subject, you might do several things. One of which would be you would want...

Columns/Opinions

SCOTUS Provides Legal Sanity

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

July 9, 2025

I am encouraged by a couple of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions handed down in our noticeably more pro-family, pro-parent legal culture, newly-crea...

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My Return to Fashion

July 9, 2025

All my life, I’ve found it hard to resist a good bargain. So, the pandemic a few years ago briefly curtailed my excellent purchasing decisions.I was a...

Obituaries

Adam Schrock

July 9, 2025

Adam Paul Schrock, 46, of Jena, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his residence in Jena. Honoring Adam’s wishes the family chose ...

Obituaries

Donnie Laing Sr.

July 2, 2025

Donnie Ralph Laing Sr., 74, of Jena, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home.A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturd...

Obituaries

Joe Terral

July 2, 2025

Joe Bob Terral, 90, of Sterlington, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 20, 2025.Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Farra...

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Largest Demonstration to Date

7 Buses - Over 300 People

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 2, 2025

7 Buses - Over 300 People The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), self-defined as a union of about two million diverse members in healthcare...

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CCC’s Annual Rocket Camp

Staff Report

July 2, 2025

The Centennial Cultural Center’s (CCC) annual Rocket Camp was held last week with 12 youth gaining valuable experience in engineering and had a fun ti...

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Summer Reading Fun: Magic & Colorful Creativity!

By Hailey Hudnall Contributing Writer

July 2, 2025

The Summer Reading Program continued at the LaSalle Parish libraries with LaSalle Parish’s own Ms. Debra Jo and Tommy Hailey at the Jena location and ...