Criminal justice group wants Edwards to increase financial transparency for reform savings

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December 7, 2021

(The Center Square) – A criminal justice group known as Smart on Crime Louisiana is urging Gov. John Bel Edwards to provide financial transparency for millions in taxpayer savings that resulted from justice reform efforts in recent years.

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Eight Veterans Receive Quilts of Valor

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May 27, 2026

Eight deserving LaSalle Parish veterans were honored Thursday night, May 21, as the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented them with personalized quilts...

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First Quarter Sales Tax Figures Released

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 27, 2026

Collections rise 27% from 4Q 2025 After averaging a decrease of approximately ten percent during the last half of 2025, sales tax collections saw a co...

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Seth Corley announces School Board candidacy

May 27, 2026

Seth Corley of Whitehall announced his intention to seek reelection for the District 9 seat of the LaSalle Parish School Board during the November 3, ...

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Memorial Day coverage next week

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 27, 2026

Due to an early printing deadline, coverage of the parish’s two Memorial Day programs will be featured in next week’s issue of this newspaper, as anno...

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Four Months until Sales along 84

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May 27, 2026

Start planning now! With school dismissing for the summer and the days slowing down, the LaSalle Parish Sales Along 84 committee reminds residents sum...

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CWD Ban Modified

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 27, 2026

Lessens restrictions The Louisiana Legislature took action last week that lessened the LDWF’s (Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries) CWD (Chro...