Acting Fire Chief Approved in Olla

Former Fire Chief Joe Thompson, left, is shown presenting firefighter Ray Atwell with the Firefighter of the Year Award in 2019. Atwell will take Thompsonâs place as Acting Fire Chief for the Olla Volunteer Fire Department.

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June 20, 2023

Longtime firefighter for the Olla Volunteer Fire Department Ray Atwell was officially named Acting Fire Chief during the Olla Town Council’s regular monthly meeting held Tuesday, June 13. The position became vacant with the passing of former Fire Chief Joe Thompson on June 2.

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PARISH YOUTH UNITE

Two events ignite passion for God

Staff Report

September 17, 2025

Two events ignite passion for God Two events occurred this past weekend where hundreds of LaSalle Parish youth focused on their faith in God and the r...

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CWD Task Force Holds First Meeting

Ultimate goal of recommending changes

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 17, 2025

Ultimate goal of recommending changes As an avid hunter, District 20 State Representative Neil Riser is determined to do all he can to get to the bott...

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Assassination of Charlie Kirk Impacts LaSalle

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By Craig Franklin Editor

September 17, 2025

For many older residents, Charlie Kirk was nearly unknown before last Wednesday, September 10, when he was assassinated on the campus of Utah Valley U...

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Tullos Receives $3 Million Water Sector Grant

3 Million Water Sector Grant

By Reagan Franklin Knight Assistant Editor

September 17, 2025

The Tullos Town Council meeting was a place for celebration last Monday, September 8, as the Council learned that Tullos was recently chosen to receiv...

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HONOR

NEVER FORGET 9/11

Staff Report

September 17, 2025

The annual In Honor and Remembrance service for the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorists’ attacks, was held once again at the LaSalle Par...

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LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

September 17, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Marshall T. Street, 65, of Olla, was arreste...