Bright Lights Award Honoree: Dr. Debra Jo Gifford Hailey

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By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer on

January 28, 2026

Dr. Debra Jo Gifford Hailey, LaSalle Parish native and Northwestern State University Professor of Child and Family Studies, has been named among the recipients of the 2026 Bright Lights Awards by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in conjunction with Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser.

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WINTER STORM FERN

LaSalle Spared From Major Damage

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January 28, 2026

LaSalle Spared From Major Damage From all accounts, LaSalle Parish was spared the worstcase scenario as Winter Storm Fern blew into Louisiana Saturday...

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Murder Trial Postponed By Winter Storm

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 28, 2026

The winter storm that arrived Saturday, January 24, resulted in a murder trial rescheduled until March due to witnesses unable to travel to LaSalle Pa...

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#thrive Project Success Celebration Held in Jena

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January 28, 2026

The Strand Village Project #thrive held a special celebratory luncheon on January 12, as sponsors recognized and honored those involved in the very su...

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Legendary Singer Appearing at The Strand

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January 28, 2026

John Ford Coley, an American singer, guitarist, classically trained pianist, actor and author, who is revered as half of the Grammy nominated duo, Eng...

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The “Stop Illegal Alliens Drunk Driving Act” Introduced in Washington D.C

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January 28, 2026

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and nine bipartisan colleagues in introducing...

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2026 Love the Boot Week Registration Opens

Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

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January 28, 2026

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser announced today that online registration is now open at LoveTheBoot.org for the...