Bipartisan fatherhood task force seeks new parenting resources

Fathers and advocates gather with Sen. Royce Duplessis and Marcus Thomas, Gov. Jeff Landry’s director of Early Childhood Systems, at the Inaugural Dads’ Day at the Capitol May 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children.

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By Gracie Thomas & Izzy Wollfarth LSU Manship School News Service on March 25, 2026

The Louisiana Fatherhood Task Force proposed bipartisan recommendations last week to address challenges to fatherhood, including modifying the state’s child custody laws and instituting paid family medical leave for educators.

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Early Voting Continues

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 6, 2026

U.S. House election canceled Early voting for the May 16 Closed Party Primary Election began last Saturday, May 2, and will continue until this Saturd...

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Steve Kendrick announces candidacy for LaSalle DA

May 6, 2026

Steve Kendrick of Jena officially announced his candidacy for LaSalle Parish District Attorney for the election to be held on November 3, 2026. Kendri...

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LGH audit shows substantial improvements

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 6, 2026

The LaSalle Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, comprised of La-Salle General Hospital and LaSalle Nursing Home), was presented their 2024-2025 au...

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LWF hosts 60th Awards Banquet

Submitted Article

May 6, 2026

Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) hosted its 60th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards on Saturday, April 11 at Juban’s Restaurant in Baton Rouge,...

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Newspaper Office Closed Friday

Staff Report

May 6, 2026

The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal newspaper office will be closed Friday, May 8, as the staff attends the Louisiana Press Association’s (LPA) a...

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LaSalle Arrests

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May 6, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)