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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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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Happy Birthday, America!

Unique celebration held in Jena - Fireworks in Olla

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Unique celebration held in Jena - Fireworks in Olla The United States of America’s 249th birthday celebration was held in grand fashion last Friday, J...

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Let’s talk Church. If you were searching out information on some particular subject, you might do several things. One of which would be you would want...

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2025 Legislative Session Recap

Part 2 of 3

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Part 2 of 3 District 32 Sen. Glen Womack (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a three-part series featuring LaSalle’s Parish’s State Legislative Dele...

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No In-Parish Wrecker Service

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 9, 2025

At one time in LaSalle Parish, multiple wrecker services operated to meet the needs of transporting inoperable vehicles – either vehicles that needed ...

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New Pharmacy Law = Lower Prices

Residents urged to join effort to save local pharmacies

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 9, 2025

Residents urged to join effort to save local pharmacies Olla Pharmacist Matthew Bullard is ecstatic about a new law that the Louisiana Legislature pas...

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Two Parish Principals’ Contracts Renewed

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 9, 2025

Two principals of LaSalle Parish schools had their contracts renewed as part of the LaSalle Parish School Board’s July 1 meeting held last week in Jen...