Amelia’s Essay – OSES – Nikki Doughty’s Class

(From left to right) Front row, Alisa Melton, Jace Moses, Emmarie Poole, Justin Purvis, Jacob Womack; Middle row, Matthew Cruse, Anna Dean, Aubree Keen, Kyleigh Kirkland, Josie Lisenby, Cooper Little, Teacher Aide Amanda Humphries; Back row, Deputy Jenny Parker, Myah Abshire, Bryson Barron, Joshua Brown, Anna Kate Carr, Kaylee Carraway, Harper Coleman, Teacher Nikki Doughty. Not shown: Amelia Clark.

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My D.A.R.E. Essay By Amelia Clark Olla-Standard Elementary School Nikki Doughty on April 30, 2025

Have you ever gone to DARE? If you have that’s great. You learned how to be safe and responsible.

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LaSalle celebrates Independence Day

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

Hundreds of people turned out in Jena Saturday, July 4, for the America 250th Independence Day celebration held at the Jena Town Park and the town’s h...

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Firment announces for Congress

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

District 22 State Rep eyes 5th Congressional District seat District 22 State Representative Gabe Firment (R) of Dry Prong, LA, received an ovation of ...

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School Board ends year with $1.2M deficit

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

Adjustments should see system fare better next year Fiscal year 2025-2026 ended June 30 and while the projected deficit for the LaSalle Parish School ...

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A new pool is coming to Olla

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

It’s been two years since the public swimming pool in Olla was demolished due to safety issues and costly repairs. But last week, the LaSalle Recreati...

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New Flag Poles and New Flags Dedicated

July 8, 2026

Steamboat Park in Harrisonburg received new flag poles and new flags and a special dedication ceremony was held Thursday, July 2 with many in attendan...

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We need Statesmen – not Politicians

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

If you watched the Louisiana Republican Senate primary leading up to the June 27 election and came away inspired, you were watching a different race t...