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September 24, 2025

History Tidbit

This issue of North LaSalle Tidbits brings us a piece of history written by our friend, Ronald “Rip” Cannaday: In May of 1955, Evelene Cruse and I graduated from LaSalle High School. Then on October 1 of that year, we got married. We were married for over 52 years and had two daughters, Nona Mills and Bernie Hawkins. Evelene passed away in 2018.

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See You At The Pole

October 1, 2025

Hundreds of LaSalle Parish students participated in the annual See You At The Pole event early last Wednesday morning, September 24, where they prayed...

Columns/Opinions

Thanks For All You Do

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 1, 2025

There was a young man who opened a barber shop in a small town. After cutting the hair of one of the local teachers he was asked “what do I owe you?” ...

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LHS Homecoming Friday, October 3rd

Submitted Article

October 1, 2025

Heath Denison, Principal of LaSalle High School, has announced that LHS Homecoming 2025 will take place at LaSalle this Friday, October 3, 2025.The 20...

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Two Festivals Set For Saturday

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 1, 2025

The month of October is set to be a very busy month for LaSalle Parish with many public events scheduled on the 31-day calendar.From high school homec...

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Early Voting Continues This Week

Staff Report

October 1, 2025

Early voting for the October 11 election will conclude this Saturday, October 4, at the LaSalle Parish Registrar of Voters Office in Jena.“Any registe...

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Olla Hosting Unique Fiddle Demonstration

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 1, 2025

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The one-of-a-kind Lawrence-Couch Violin will be on display at the Centennial Cultural Center in Olla during Olla’s Downtown Homecoming...