A new pool is coming to Olla

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By Craig Franklin Editor on July 8, 2026

It’s been two years since the public swimming pool in Olla was demolished due to safety issues and costly repairs. But last week, the LaSalle Recreational District No. 22 (LRD) finally received the architectural plans for a new pool and there is excitement in the air once again.

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Tullos Council conducts routine business

By Kayley McCarty Student Intern

July 15, 2026

The Tullos Town Council accepted sealed bids for two surplus town trucks during its regular meeting held July 6, along with approving several infrastr...

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Bright blooms make rudbeckia a 2026 LA Super Plant

By Ollivia McClure LSU AgCenter

July 15, 2026

When LSU AgCenter horticulturists sit down to choose plants worthy of induction into the Louisiana Super Plant program, their goal is to identify cont...

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Personnel items dominate School Board meeting

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 15, 2026

With less than a month away from the start of the 2026-2027 school year, the LaSalle Parish School Board accepted a lengthy personnel report from Supe...

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School of Banking held at La Tech

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July 15, 2026

Bankers from across the state participated in the fifth year of the Louisiana Tech University School of Banking at the Ruston campus in June. Presente...

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Louisiana Snake ID Slithers into Summer Reading Program

By Kayley McCarty Student Intern

July 15, 2026

The LaSalle Parish Library welcomed some scaly new friends Friday, July 10, as the LaSalle Summer Reading Program hosted Louisiana Snake ID. Children ...

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LaSalle youth attend State 4-H University

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July 15, 2026

At the 112th 4-H University, the “Krewe De 4-H U” let the good times roll, with Louisiana’s 4-H annual celebration on the LSU main campus. More than 1...