90th Birthday Celebration…

90th Birthday

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February 28, 2022

Mrs. Inez Hannegan Riggs celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday, February 19 at her home near Georgetown, LA. The celebration was hosted by her four children, Mary Shawver of Georgetown, Judy Lopez of Lafayette, Teresa Koch of Montevallo, AL; and Bill Riggs of Georgetown. Approximately 100 guests were in attendance and enjoyed cake, refreshments, lively conversation and beautiful weather. The hosts wish to thank everyone who made this day possible.

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Olla police add three patrol vehicles, ticket-writing tech with federal grants

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 16, 2026

The Olla Police Department is putting two federal grants totaling $108,000 toward three new patrol vehicles and a handheld electronic ticket-writing s...

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Student brings gun to Jena High

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 16, 2026

Police credit quick action of teachers, RAVE system A Jena High School special education twelfth grade student was arrested last Wednesday, September ...

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‘They were not numbers’:

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 16, 2026

Marine’s message anchors 9/11 ceremony “They were not numbers. They were mothers and fathers. Sons and daughters. Husbands and wives. They woke up tha...

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

September 16, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)

Arrests, News

Traffic stop, K-9 search led to drug arrests

Staff Report

September 16, 2026

A traffic stop on LA Highway 459 led to the arrest of two people on drug charges Monday after a K-9 search of their vehicle turned up methamphetamine,...

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LA Tech’s Summer 2026 Honor Roll

Submitted Article

September 16, 2026

Louisiana Tech University has announced its 2026 Summer Quarter president’s and dean’s honor lists. Students whose names are followed by an asterisk e...