La. Nat’l Guard soldiers work alongside local communities

Louisiana Army National Guard Soldiers with the 843rd Horizontal Engineer Company, 205th Engineer Battalion, 225th Engineer Brigade clear and grub a drainage canal constructed near Louisiana State University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Louisiana, July 20, 2022. The project was a part of the innovative readiness training, a DoD collaborative program that leverages military contributions and community resources to multiply value and cost savings for participants. (U.S. Army National Guard courtesy photo)

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August 9, 2022

By Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) 225th Engineer Brigade and 769th Engineer Battalion, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, worked to complete multiple site projects in local communities across Louisiana for their annual training.

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Report Cards Released for Parish Schools

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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By Craig Franklin Editor, Submitted Article

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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Staff Report

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A mistrial occurred last week in the case against an Olla man charged in the murder of his wife. The case against Kenny Wayne Smith Sr., 57, of Olla, ...

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The Story Behind the Badge: Mr. Wayne McGuffee

Mr. Wayne McGuffee

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

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Mr. Wayne McGuffee It’s been a few decades since Mr. Wayne McGuffee retired his badge as Sheriff of LaSalle Parish, but his story of dedication and se...