New youth sports program in LaSalle

The Little Giants football team from Bayou Mountain Sports in Jena played their first home game at Jena High Schoolâs football stadium last Thursday night in front of a large crowd. Bayou Mountain Sports is a new personal, sports training program for youth in Jena led by Blake Davidson, shown at far right, who says the program teaches much more than sports.

Sports

October 25, 2021

When Blake Davidson was asked to fill in coaching a Dixie Youth Baseball team earlier this year, his focus on the young boys in not just teaching baseball skills but life skills did not go unnoticed by the parents of the team.

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Prominent Tullos oilman succumbs

Staff Report

July 29, 2026

A prominent Tullos oilman succumbed on July 5, leaving behind a legacy of faith and politics as well as a lasting mark in the oil industry in LaSalle ...

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT HELD IN OLLA

Staff Report

July 29, 2026

The annual Back-to-School Blessings event was held Monday night, July 20, at Olla First Baptist Church, where nearly 200 bags of school supplies were ...

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SPECIAL EDITION THIS WEEK

Annual Business & Industry Appreciation Edition

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 29, 2026

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – establishing the United States of America in 1776. It also m...

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Qualifying for Nov. 3 election begins Aug 5

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 29, 2026

Qualifying for the November 3 election begins Wednesday, August 5 and continues until Friday, August 7, at the LaSalle Parish Clerk of Court’s office ...

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LaSalle schools start Wednesday, August 5

Staff Report

July 29, 2026

Students in the LaSalle Parish School System will report to school for the 2026-2027 school year next Wednesday, August 5. Teachers and other school p...

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Jesse Hailey announces School Board candidacy

July 29, 2026

Jesse Hailey of the Little Creek community announced his candidacy for the LaSalle Parish School Board, District 8, for the November 3, 2026, election...