Johnette Downing Brings Soul to Sing-A-Longs at LaSalle Libraries

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June 20, 2023

Last Friday, the Summer Reading Program continued at the Jena and Olla libraries, where kids and parents enjoyed the musical talents of Johnette Downing. Downing, a New Orleans native, is an author, musician and poet who combines her love of lyrics with her passion for Louisiana culture.

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WINTER STORM FERN

LaSalle Spared From Major Damage

Staff Report

January 28, 2026

LaSalle Spared From Major Damage From all accounts, LaSalle Parish was spared the worstcase scenario as Winter Storm Fern blew into Louisiana Saturday...

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Bright Lights Award Honoree: Dr. Debra Jo Gifford Hailey

Dr. Debra Jo Gifford Hailey

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

January 28, 2026

Dr. Debra Jo Gifford Hailey, LaSalle Parish native and Northwestern State University Professor of Child and Family Studies, has been named among the r...

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Murder Trial Postponed By Winter Storm

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 28, 2026

The winter storm that arrived Saturday, January 24, resulted in a murder trial rescheduled until March due to witnesses unable to travel to LaSalle Pa...

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#thrive Project Success Celebration Held in Jena

Staff Report

January 28, 2026

The Strand Village Project #thrive held a special celebratory luncheon on January 12, as sponsors recognized and honored those involved in the very su...

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Legendary Singer Appearing at The Strand

Submitted Article

January 28, 2026

John Ford Coley, an American singer, guitarist, classically trained pianist, actor and author, who is revered as half of the Grammy nominated duo, Eng...

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The “Stop Illegal Alliens Drunk Driving Act” Introduced in Washington D.C

Submitted Article

January 28, 2026

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and nine bipartisan colleagues in introducing...