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By Joe Curtis The Concordia Sentinel on

January 14, 2026

New 2026 Laws That Went Into Effect Jan 1

New Louisiana laws and regulations took effect Jan. 1, bringing significant changes that include major shifts in personal injury litigation, stricter driving enforcement, and new tax incentives for homeowners.

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Tullos Votes to Raise Police Chief’s Salary

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 14, 2026

The Tullos Town Council voted unanimously Monday night, January 5, at their regular monthly meeting, to increase the salary of their police chief, set...

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USPS Fails to Deliver North LaSalle Newspapers

Staff Report

January 14, 2026

According to Tonda Rush of the National Newspaper Association (NNA), failed mail delivers are occurring across the nation at alarming rates – specific...

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LPSB Elects 2026 Officers

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 14, 2026

District 6 Representative Buddy Bethard was unanimously elected as the 2026 LaSalle Parish School Board President during the board’s first meeting of ...

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LDWF Expands CWD Zone

Concordia Parish deer tests positive for CWD

Staff Report

January 14, 2026

Concordia Parish deer tests positive for CWD The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries (LDWF) issued a declaration of emergency to expand a cur...

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The Rarest of Rarities

Craig Franklin:

January 14, 2026

There is a never-ending news barrage showcasing government waste and fraud. It’s been occurring for years, but really highlighted during DOGE’s work, ...

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Examining Trumps Legal Arrest of Maduro

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

January 14, 2026

Every American president is tasked with the sacred obligation to protect and defend the interests of the United States and the American people from en...