LaSalle Parish voters joined those from throughout the state last Saturday in electing Republican Kyle Ardoin to fill a vacancy for Secretary of State, said term to expire in early 2020.
Also, LaSalle voters gave a 2-to-1 vote approval for renewal of a one-half cent sales tax for the LaSalle Law... + continue reading
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Members of the Town and Country Garden Club held their annual Christmas celebration during a meeting held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Those present included Lisa McCann, Cynthia Bradford, Donna Justiss, Sis Welch, Kelly Thompson, Magdalyn Drewett, Rosie McCoy, Nora Martin, Rae... + continue reading
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
By Sammy J. Franklin
Debate surrounding political correctness has reached new and ridiculous levels putting some of our favorite Christmas tunes and favorite Christmas movies at risk.
First they went after Disney movies, and now they’re taking aim at another childhood favorite: “... + continue reading
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Pearl Harbor victim identified
A 21-year-old sailor from Good Pine in LaSalle Parish was recently identified after being killed when Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor 77 years ago this coming Friday, December 7, 1941.
Charles Houston Harris, 21, of Good Pine, a U.S. Navy electrician... + continue reading
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Early voting for the December 8th runoff election began last Saturday, Nov. 24, and continues through this coming Saturday, Dec. 1, according to Registrar of Voters Angie Sandifer.
Early ballots may be cast at the Registrar of Voters office, across the street from the LaSalle Parish Courthouse,... + continue reading
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
As a former collegiate gymnast, Lauren Li, found comfort at LSU after experiencing emotional distress at Penn State.
“Anxiety, depression, eating disorders: It was tough just talking about it because being used to suppressing those emotions, I had to like learn how to be comfortable... + continue reading
Obituaries
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Carole Elizabeth Dey, 55, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, after a lengthy illness. Carole was a 1981 graduate of Harrisonburg
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
William Joseph Dickey, 83, of Kelly, passed from this life on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at the St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center in Alexandria. He was born August 26, 1935
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Edna Hodges, 86, of Kelly, passed from this life on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. She was born February 17, 1932 in Rosefield to the
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Barbara Jean Smeby, 78, of West Monroe, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was born February 14, 1940 to the union of
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Wallace Nelson Walker, Sr., 78, of Jena, passed from this life on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at his residence. He was born September 17, 1940 in Jena. Services were held
Sports
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
The 2018-19 editions of the Giants and Lady Giants’ basketball teams feature new head coaches who each bring positive perspectives to the programs that hasn’t seen championship level... + continue reading
Society
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Dale and Joyce Willis of Jena will be celebrating their golden (50th) wedding anniversary on Friday, December 14, 2018. They were married in 1968 at Pritchard Baptist Church in the Old River... + continue reading
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
By Sammy J. Franklin
Debate surrounding political correctness has reached new and ridiculous levels putting some of our favorite Christmas tunes and favorite Christmas movies at risk.
First... + continue reading
