Local youth saved from sex-trafficking scheme

Emile Bordelon and his wife, Cindy, of Jonesville, are thankful to have their son Daniel, at right, back safely home with them after an alleged sex-trafficking attempt last week. Emile is warning all parents to monitor their childrenâs social media accounts. (See story.)

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February 15, 2022

When 19-year-old Daniel Bordelon of Jonesville (Catahoula Parish) agreed to travel to Ohio with people he’d met on an internet chat room he had no idea what was awaiting him. But his father, Emile Bordelon, did, and launched into a miracle mission to grasp his son before he could leave the state in what he described as a sex-trafficking abduction.

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LaSalle celebrates Independence Day

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

Hundreds of people turned out in Jena Saturday, July 4, for the America 250th Independence Day celebration held at the Jena Town Park and the town’s h...

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Firment announces for Congress

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

District 22 State Rep eyes 5th Congressional District seat District 22 State Representative Gabe Firment (R) of Dry Prong, LA, received an ovation of ...

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School Board ends year with $1.2M deficit

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

Adjustments should see system fare better next year Fiscal year 2025-2026 ended June 30 and while the projected deficit for the LaSalle Parish School ...

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A new pool is coming to Olla

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

It’s been two years since the public swimming pool in Olla was demolished due to safety issues and costly repairs. But last week, the LaSalle Recreati...

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New Flag Poles and New Flags Dedicated

July 8, 2026

Steamboat Park in Harrisonburg received new flag poles and new flags and a special dedication ceremony was held Thursday, July 2 with many in attendan...

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We need Statesmen – not Politicians

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

If you watched the Louisiana Republican Senate primary leading up to the June 27 election and came away inspired, you were watching a different race t...