Log truck overturns; strikes sheriff’s unit

A LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s deputy narrowly escaped serious injuries after crashing when a loaded log truck overturned on LA 124 Sept. 28.

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Staff Report on October 7, 2026

A LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office unit was struck after a log truck overturned on LA 124 between Olla and Rosefield Monday, September 28, sending the driver of the log truck to the hospital and miraculously leaving the deputy uninjured.

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LANDOWNERS MEET WITH ENTERGY

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 7, 2026

Concerns expressed over cross-state high voltage transmission line More than 100 landowners, elected officials and Entergy representatives packed the ...

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Prominent Jena attorney Joe Wilson succumbs

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October 7, 2026

Longtime Jena attorney and Wilson & Wilson senior partner R. Joseph “Joe” Wilson passed away September 29, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS, at ...

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2026 LaSalle High School Homecoming Program & Downtown

October 7, 2026

LaSalle High Homecoming Queen Sadye Beaubouef reigned over festivities Friday, Oct. 2, including the homecoming program, parade and football game. She...

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Trish Cook Taylor seeks Urania Town Council seat

October 7, 2026

Trish Cook Taylor of Urania announced her candidacy for the position of alderman for the Town of Urania for the November 3, 2026, election. Taylor bri...

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Laura Raborn announces for Dist. 7 School Board

October 7, 2026

Laura Gifford Raborn of Trout officially announced her candidacy for the District 7 seat of the LaSalle Parish School Board, for the November 3, 2026,...

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North Central Louisiana District Fair

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October 7, 2026

118th Edition Next Week in Olla (Editor’s Note: The North Central Louisiana District Fair will host its 118th edition next week, Wednesday, Oct. 14, t...