Local youth attains rank of Eagle Scout

New Eagle Scout James Sanders is shown with his grandparents, James and Nancie Corley, at left, and his mother, Cindy Sanders. James made Eagle Scout Rank in Feburary 2020, but due to Covid and other issues, celebration of his achievement was pushed to June of this year.

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August 23, 2021

James Sanders, the 17-year old son of Cindy Corley Sanders, grandson of Nancie and James Corley, and a member of Boy Scout Troop 14, was recently honored with an Eagle Court of Honor to celebrate his attaining the rank of Eagle.

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THE JENA TIMES wins “Newspaper of the Year”

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May 13, 2026

The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal earned the highest honor in the industry last week as they were awarded the 2025 Newspaper of the Year for Di...

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LaSalle High School Graduation set for Friday, May 15

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May 13, 2026

Graduation exercises for LaSalle High School will be held Friday evening, May 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Tiger Stadium (weather permitting) in Olla. The p...

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Party Primary Election Sat.

Only 7% turnout in Early Voting

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 13, 2026

Voters across Louisiana will head to the polls Saturday, May 16, for the Closed Party Primary Election, following a week of Early Voting that saw arou...

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Catahoula Schools Set Graduations For Thursday & Friday

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May 13, 2026

Graduation ceremonies for Catahoula Parish’s two high schools will be held this week as announced by Catahoula School Superintendent Johnnie Adams. Bl...

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Deborah Mayo announces School Board candidacy

May 13, 2026

Deborah Mayo of Jena officially announced her intentions to seek a second term for the District 7 seat of the LaSalle Parish School Board, subject to ...

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Brandon Rowton announces School Board candidacy

May 13, 2026

Brandon Rowton of Whitehall, officially announced his candidacy for the LaSalle Parish School Board, District 9, for the November 3, 2026, election. R...