Three parish athletes shine at state track

Track stars Luke Lasiter and Kurt Hawkes stood out at the LHSAA State Track Meet in Baton Rouge last week – both placing sixth in their events.

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Staff Report on May 13, 2026

Three LaSalle Parish student-athletes shined bright at the LHSAA State Track Meet last week, despite raining conditions at the LSU Outdoor Track Stadium in Baton Rouge.

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LaSalle High School Graduation set for Friday, May 15

Staff Report

May 13, 2026

Graduation exercises for LaSalle High School will be held Friday evening, May 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Tiger Stadium (weather permitting) in Olla. The p...

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Party Primary Election Sat.

Only 7% turnout in Early Voting

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 13, 2026

Voters across Louisiana will head to the polls Saturday, May 16, for the Closed Party Primary Election, following a week of Early Voting that saw arou...

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THE JENA TIMES wins “Newspaper of the Year”

Staff Report

May 13, 2026

The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal earned the highest honor in the industry last week as they were awarded the 2025 Newspaper of the Year for Di...

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Catahoula Schools Set Graduations For Thursday & Friday

Staff Report

May 13, 2026

Graduation ceremonies for Catahoula Parish’s two high schools will be held this week as announced by Catahoula School Superintendent Johnnie Adams. Bl...

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Deborah Mayo announces School Board candidacy

May 13, 2026

Deborah Mayo of Jena officially announced her intentions to seek a second term for the District 7 seat of the LaSalle Parish School Board, subject to ...

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Brandon Rowton announces School Board candidacy

May 13, 2026

Brandon Rowton of Whitehall, officially announced his candidacy for the LaSalle Parish School Board, District 9, for the November 3, 2026, election. R...