Local craftsman inducted into prestigious Hall

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August 2, 2022

Music instrument craftsman R.V. Couch of Summerville was inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony on July 23 at Northwestern State University’s Prather Coliseum as part of the 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival along with fiddler Amanda Shaw, who also served as honorary Festival Chair; twisted wire toy maker Elvin Shields and the Louisiana Czech Heritage Dancers.

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LPSB Parent Expo Successful

January 22, 2025

One of the most successful LaSalle Parish School System Parent Expos took place Thursday afternoon, January 16, at Jena Elementary School’s gymnasium....

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Olla Council Ups Pay To Keep Police Officer

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 22, 2025

Members of the Olla Town Council voted to increase the pay scale for the town’s only full-time police officer, excluding the Police Chief, after learn...

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LaSalle Police Jury Elects New Officers

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 22, 2025

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury elected a new President and Vice-President during their first meeting of the new year held Monday night, January 13. As...

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Walking America Couple In LaSalle

Spreading a message of change through neuroplasticity

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 22, 2025

With over 9 million views in the last month alone, the Walking America Couple has become a social media sensation and captured the attention of LaSall...

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Times-Signal Office Closing Friday, Jan. 31

Staff Report

January 22, 2025

The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal office in Jena will be closed on Friday, January 31. Editor Craig Franklin announced that all deadlines will ...

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LaSalle Arrests

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January 22, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Helen Lee, 54, of Olla, was arrested January...