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Caldwell Plant to Impact LaSalle Economically

More Jobs - Invigorate Logging Industry No matter what one’s opinion is regarding Carbon Capture Sequestration (CCS), the new plant planned for Caldwe...

February 25, 2026

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Assessor Launches New Mobile App

Innovation driven through technology with a personal touch continues to define the LaSalle Parish Assessor’s Office.As part of Assessor Tom Kendrick’s...

February 25, 2026

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IRS Announces Tax Relief From Winter Storm

The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the State of Louisiana affected by severe winter ice storms ...

February 25, 2026

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

February 25, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)

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What Happened to Global Warming?

By Dr. James L. Snyder Contributing Writer

February 25, 2026

For 30 years, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I have lived here in Florida, enjoying the beautiful weather. The other morning, I got up, go...

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Over 1 Million Have Created Online Social Security Accounts

Submitted Article

February 25, 2026

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing that over 100 million Americans have created personal my Social Security accounts. This marks a...

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Are You Ready? It’s time to have A-HEC of a summer!

Submitted Article

February 25, 2026

Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center (CLAHEC) is partnering again with LaSalle General Hospital and Hardtner Medical Center for the annual “...

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Revisiting the Classics

February 25, 2026

Most students read “Romeo and Juliet” by Shakespeare, then ask (1) Where did those people learn to talk so cool? and (2) Wasn’t this the same plot as ...

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LaSalle Printing Honored for 50 Years of Service

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 25, 2026

Jena business LaSalle Printing & Office Supplies was recognized and honored during the La-Salle Economic Development District’s meeting held February ...

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For Our Freedom

February 25, 2026

Most people today realize that we Americans face many challenges in 2026. No matter what our political beliefs, we all can agree that we want our fami...

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Freeze Damage Can Mimic Disease Symptoms in Palms

By Olivia McClure LSU AgCenter

February 25, 2026

For a long time in Louisiana, the biggest risk that came with growing palms was incurring freeze damage in the winter. In the past decade, however, tw...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Lady Giants Defeat Kaplan 68-42

Playoff march continues with all eyes on Hammond

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

February 25, 2026

The Jena Lady Giants started their playoff run Thursday night, February 19, with a huge win over Kaplan as their playoff march continues with all eyes...

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Giants Start Playoffs Friday at Home

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

February 25, 2026

The Jena Giants finished up their regular season this past week with one win and one loss and are prepared to make a deep playoff run that begins this...

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The Future is Bright for LHS Basketball

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

February 25, 2026

The 2025–26 campaign for the LaSalle Lady Tigers will be remembered as one defined by growth, resilience, and meaningful wins that signaled the progra...

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Lady Tigers Set Sights on Playoff Run

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

February 18, 2026

The LaSalle Lady Tigers closed out their regular season with two difficult district matchups this past week, but their body of work all season has alr...

Sports

Sharbono Girls Win State Championship

Staff Report

February 18, 2026

A trio of Sharbono siblings recently won a state championship in basketball, with the entire family having many ties to LaSalle Parish. Twin sisters S...

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Tigers Close Last Week with Strong Pride

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

February 18, 2026

The LaSalle Tigers endured a challenging week on the hardwood, dropping two district matchups but continuing to show the resilience that has defined t...

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Lady Giants Get Win No. 20

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

February 18, 2026

Playoffs Begin This Week The Jena Lady Giants finished up their regular season this past week and will now turn their attention to the state basketbal...

Columns/Opinions

Better Days on the Other Side

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

February 25, 2026

Having been a Hospice Chaplain for now nearly 18 years, with all the patients that I have ministered to through these years I have rarely been called ...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Oh, How I Miss the Real Olympics

February 25, 2026

There are some sports I only watch once every four years. While football and baseball remain my all-time favorite sports, they are followed by softbal...

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Time Flies When You’re a ‘Boomer’

February 25, 2026

I recently enjoyed lunch with my ‘retired teachers’ gang - a group of ladies that I taught and worked with for many years. As always, it was enjoyable...

Obituaries

Claude Parker

February 25, 2026

Claude C. Parker, 90, of Summit, MS, joined the love of his life Mae S. Parker on Monday, February 16, 2026.Services were held at 12 p.m., Saturday, F...

Obituaries

Betty Byrnes

February 25, 2026

Betty Jo Byrnes, 86, entered into her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.Services were held at 12 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2026, at New L...

Obituaries

Laura Hogan

February 25, 2026

Laura Sue Hogan, 59, of Grayson, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia.Services were held at...

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NEW LEAGUE – NEW HEIGHTS

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 18, 2026

High School Players Take The Lead A new youth basketball league may have had unusual beginnings, but the results have reached heights never expected. ...

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Jena Giants Blow Out Grant Cougars

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

February 18, 2026

The Jena Giants were busy this past week as they played three games and got one big blowout win in the process. On Tuesday, February 10, the Grant Cou...

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INTERNET SUCCESS CELEBRATED

February 11, 2026

Local Leaders Credited at Event It was a day of celebration Thursday, February 5, as state and local officials gathered to mark the achievement of pro...