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February 11, 2026

LWFC Ratifies DE Expanding CWD Area

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) ratified a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretarial Declaration of Emergency (DE) expanding the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Control Area in east central Louisiana, including parts of La-Salle Parish.

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New Health Center Considered at OSES

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 11, 2026

Thanks to Hardtner Medical Center (HMC) in Urania, a school-based health center could be coming to Olla-Standard Elementary School in the near future ...

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Somber Jena Meeting in Lieu of Mayor’s Absence

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 11, 2026

It was a somber atmosphere at the Jena Town Council’s monthly meeting held Monday morning, February 2, as business was conducted without Mayor LaDawn ...

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Parish Mourns Death of Beloved Urania Mayor

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 11, 2026

LaSalle Parish mourned the death of a longtime, beloved mayor last week as former Urania Mayor Terri Corley passed away after five years of battling c...

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LaSalle Arrests

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February 11, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Brandon Brewster, 26, of Nebo, was arrested ...

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Several Financial Items Reviewed by School Board

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 11, 2026

The LaSalle Parish School Board reviewed many finance related items during meetings held February 3, including the Transportation Committee meeting, t...

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Southern Arkansas University Dean’s List

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February 11, 2026

Southern Arkansas University (SAU) in Magnolia, AR, recently released their fall 2025 Dean’s List with an Olla student earning recognition.Grace Ilene...