ASIST training to be held Oct. 5-6 in Olla

Third and fourth grade campers with the Jena High Spirit Camp cheer during a pre-game show of the Jena vs Winnfield game last Thursday night. The JHS Cheerleaders led the camp last week for Pre-K to fifth grades at the JHS Guy Campbell Gymnasium. The campers not only learned cheers but also participated in events such as Tickled Pink Tuesday and Black & Gold Day on Wednesday, where they visited with the JHS mascot, Big G. (See more photos inside this edition.)

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September 27, 2022

Learn the skills. Help save a life. That’s what ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) focuses on with its suicide prevention measures for anyone ages 16 and older to utilize in a given situation.

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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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Craig Franklin:

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...