MLK Day Events Set for Parish

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By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor on January 15, 2025

On Monday, January 20, people across the nation will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day), which was first observed in January of 1986. Martin Luther King Jr. was a key spokesperson and leader of nonviolent activism during the Civil Rights Movement.

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Tullos Sewer Project Nearing Completion

By Melissa Stroud Assistant Editor

May 13, 2026

At the monthly Town Council meeting of Tullos on Monday, May 4th, Mayor Karla Cockerham proposed a Resolution of Substantial Completion for the curren...

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Central Louisiana Technical Community College Graduates

May 13, 2026

Central Louisiana Technical Community College Rod Brady Campus’ LPN Class 38 will graduate next Wednesday, May 20, at Laborde Earles Coliseum in Alexa...

Columns/Opinions

Dealing with the Garbage

May 13, 2026

As a married man you have probably heard a lot of phrases containing the word “garbage”. Why did you not put the garbage down by the road? Now it will...

Columns/Opinions

“A Line of Truth”

Back Surgery and Sin

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

May 13, 2026

For many years I have had chronic back issues. I do not remember a time when I did not have back pain and discomfort. Finally, I realized that I had h...

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National Day of Prayer Held

Staff Report

May 13, 2026

Several LaSalle Parish residents attended events Thursday, May 7, as part of the National Day of Prayer. In Jena, residents met on the lawn of the LaS...

Features, Lifestyle

A Matter of Record: Olla’s Marshal Walter Americus Brittain

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

May 13, 2026

Olla resident Mrs. Linda Yeager, while preparing to relocate, was sifting through some old boxes that had been stored in her home for decades. The con...