State K-3 Reading Scores Improve

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December 25, 2024

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) 2024 Fall Reading Report shows sustained progress among the youngest learners. Louisiana K-3 students improved their reading proficiency by 2.3 percentage points on a literacy screener given at the beginning of this school year. Student cohort data also showed a 9.3 percentage point increase, with 2023’s kindergarten class growing by 20.4 points in 2024 as first graders.

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LPSB Parent Expo Successful

January 22, 2025

One of the most successful LaSalle Parish School System Parent Expos took place Thursday afternoon, January 16, at Jena Elementary School’s gymnasium....

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Olla Council Ups Pay To Keep Police Officer

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 22, 2025

Members of the Olla Town Council voted to increase the pay scale for the town’s only full-time police officer, excluding the Police Chief, after learn...

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LaSalle Police Jury Elects New Officers

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 22, 2025

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury elected a new President and Vice-President during their first meeting of the new year held Monday night, January 13. As...

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Walking America Couple In LaSalle

Spreading a message of change through neuroplasticity

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 22, 2025

With over 9 million views in the last month alone, the Walking America Couple has become a social media sensation and captured the attention of LaSall...

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Times-Signal Office Closing Friday, Jan. 31

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January 22, 2025

The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal office in Jena will be closed on Friday, January 31. Editor Craig Franklin announced that all deadlines will ...

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LaSalle Arrests

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January 22, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Helen Lee, 54, of Olla, was arrested January...