Like Father; Like Son - The Jena Times

V.E. âBlueâ Parkman, pioneer turkey hunter is shown with a gobbler he took years ago. (Courtesy photo)

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April 4, 2023

Like Father; Like Son

(With the opening of spring turkey season in Louisiana on April 1st, I unearthed this article I wrote 13 seasons ago, and with your indulgence, am repeating it as it has merit for today.) Donnie Parkman is a serious turkey hunter and with good reason - he learned from one of the best. His dad, V.E.

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Prominent Tullos oilman succumbs

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July 29, 2026

A prominent Tullos oilman succumbed on July 5, leaving behind a legacy of faith and politics as well as a lasting mark in the oil industry in LaSalle ...

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT HELD IN OLLA

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July 29, 2026

The annual Back-to-School Blessings event was held Monday night, July 20, at Olla First Baptist Church, where nearly 200 bags of school supplies were ...

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SPECIAL EDITION THIS WEEK

Annual Business & Industry Appreciation Edition

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 29, 2026

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – establishing the United States of America in 1776. It also m...

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Qualifying for Nov. 3 election begins Aug 5

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 29, 2026

Qualifying for the November 3 election begins Wednesday, August 5 and continues until Friday, August 7, at the LaSalle Parish Clerk of Court’s office ...

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LaSalle schools start Wednesday, August 5

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July 29, 2026

Students in the LaSalle Parish School System will report to school for the 2026-2027 school year next Wednesday, August 5. Teachers and other school p...

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Jesse Hailey announces School Board candidacy

July 29, 2026

Jesse Hailey of the Little Creek community announced his candidacy for the LaSalle Parish School Board, District 8, for the November 3, 2026, election...