U.S. will shine with World Cup

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer on June 17, 2026

In the hectic and troubled times in which we live, we seek unifying worldwide events. In fact, it could be said that global competition underscores the international language of athletics. One such event is upon us.

News, Photo Gallery

BUDDY BALL OF OLLA

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 17, 2026

Everyone plays - Everyone wins! It was a hot day Saturday, May 30 but the heat did not stop the fun for 11 youngsters from LaSalle and Winn parishes a...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

A Nation Adrift

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 17, 2026

The Cure Is Not Political Something has gone terribly wrong in America, and most people already know it even if they can’t agree on why. A Gallup surv...

News

Matthew Bullard announces School Board candidacy

June 17, 2026

Matthew Bullard of Urania officially made his announcement to seek the District 3 seat of the LaSalle Parish School Board during the November 3, 2026,...

Columns/Opinions

“A Line of Truth”

A Godly Father

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

June 17, 2026

With Father’s Day approaching I was beginning to put down some thoughts for the upcoming Father’s Day message, and I was reminded of the tremendous re...

Obituaries

Dylann Sullivan

June 17, 2026

Dylann Paul Sullivan, 20, of Urania, passed from this life on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Ser...

Arrests, News

Trout man arrested for narcotics

Staff Report

June 17, 2026

A 40-year-old Trout man was arrested last week by the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) after illegal narcotics were found inside a vehicle he wa...