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April 15, 2026

Community Events

Donations are now being accepted for the upkeep of the Hair Cemetery. If you have a reserved plot or family members buried there, we ask that you please donate any amount you can. All donations are appreciated and can be mailed to P.O. Box 163, Trout, LA 71371. For more information, please contact Tammy Adams at (318)312-0667.

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Governor Joins Ribbon Cutting for New Elm Slough Bridge in Catahoula Parish

By Kimberly Franklin Staff Reporter

April 15, 2026

State and local officials gathered Friday, April 10, to celebrate the completion of a new bridge on LA 923 at Elm Slough, a project aimed at improving...

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Town of Tullos accepts lowest bid for new town sign on US Hwy.165

By Kimberly Franklin Staff Reporter

April 15, 2026

The Tullos Town Council unanimously approved a bid Monday, April 6, for the construction of a new town sign to be installed at the intersection of U.S...

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LHS Principal moves to central office

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 15, 2026

Search for new principal begins LaSalle High School Principal Heath Denison will soon be promoted to the LaSalle Parish School Board Central Office wh...

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LaSalle DA retiring; Not seeking re-election

Staff Report

April 15, 2026

LaSalle Parish District Attorney J. Reed Walters announced this week that he will be retiring at the end of his current term and will not be seeking r...

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Jena resident requests Council to adopt dangerous dog ordinance

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 15, 2026

A Town of Jena resident addressed the Town Council at length during their April 6 meeting requesting the council adopt a dangerous dog ordinance. Chur...

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Police chase ends in LaSalle; One person dies in shooting

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 15, 2026

A multi-agency police chase ended with a shooting incident in LaSalle Parish last week that resulted in one person pronounced dead. The victim was ide...