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By Craig Franklin Editor on July 8, 2026

A new pool is coming to Olla

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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School Board ends year with $1.2M deficit

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

Adjustments should see system fare better next year Fiscal year 2025-2026 ended June 30 and while the projected deficit for the LaSalle Parish School ...

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New Flag Poles and New Flags Dedicated

July 8, 2026

Steamboat Park in Harrisonburg received new flag poles and new flags and a special dedication ceremony was held Thursday, July 2 with many in attendan...

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Firment announces for Congress

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

District 22 State Rep eyes 5th Congressional District seat District 22 State Representative Gabe Firment (R) of Dry Prong, LA, received an ovation of ...

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Craig Franklin:

We need Statesmen – not Politicians

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

If you watched the Louisiana Republican Senate primary leading up to the June 27 election and came away inspired, you were watching a different race t...

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Summer construction projects reach halfway point

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

Update given to LaSalle School Board Maintenance Supervisor Travis Glenn updated members of the LaSalle Parish School Board during a committee meeting...

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Deborah Mayo:

Loving Jesus: A Southern Bond

By Deborah Mayo

July 8, 2026

For those who do not know, I feel compelled to share a historically and culturally correct tidbit with you: most Southerners love Jesus. It is a commo...