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Obituaries

June 11, 2025

Elaine Smith

Elaine Keene Smith, 74, of Olla, LA, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Rapides Regional Medical Center under the care of Heart of Hospice, following an extended illness.

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Bugging Out With Insects

June 11, 2025

For three days last week, several students participated in the 2025 Special Summer Camp in Olla. The camp’s theme was “Gardening” and culminated with ...

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LPSB Business Department Receives Awards

26th Year in a Row for Excellence in Financial Reporting

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 11, 2025

26th Year in a Row for Excellence in Financial Reporting For the 26th year in a row, the LaSalle Parish School Board’s (LPSB) Business Department has ...

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Jena Water Project Nears Completion

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 11, 2025

The Town of Jena’s massive water line project is nearing completion with four major tie-ins set to take place in the coming days.Jena Superintendent R...

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Tullos Meeting Becomes Intense Over Permit

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

June 11, 2025

The meeting room of the Tullos Town Hall was packed during the Town Council’s regular monthly meeting held Monday, June 2, as the Council again took n...

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Parish Bus Driver of the Year Presented

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 11, 2025

The LaSalle Parish School Board recognized the 2024-2025 Parish Bus Driver of the Year during their regular meeting held Tuesday afternoon, June 3. Tr...

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Parish Employment Rate Remains High

LaSalle 2nd lowest unemployment rate for four straight months

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 11, 2025

LaSalle Parish continues to demonstrate it has a very strong workforce as for the fourth straight month, the parish had the second highest employment ...