Lady Tigers sweep St Mary’s with last second three-pointer

LaSalle Lady Tiger Kenzie Nino (33) goes for a three-point shot during the LaSalle vs Northwood away game in Lena last week.

Sports

January 31, 2023

The LaSalle Lady Tigers was able to sweep St Mary’s this basketball season on a Lana Childress last second three-pointer giving LaSalle the sweep 56-55. Childress finished the game with 14 points, but none bigger than her last three that came with two seconds left in regulation. The Lady Tigers was led by Kenzie Nino with 17 points followed by Childress with 14 and Belle Guin chipped in 12 points of her own. Belle Guin and Mattie Parham tied for top rebounder with nine each. Kenzie Nino added seven rebounds of her own.

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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 ...

News

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 ...

News

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...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

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...