The Louisiana STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Initiative has begun making great strides in La-Salle Schools. Superintendent Jonathan Garrett has advocated the increase in extracurricular and club opportunities within the school system for the 2023-24 year, and STEM is one of th...

Everyone in Louisiana already knows rain has been hard to come by this summer. But exactly how bad and widespread is the drought? Without enough data points, it can be hard to say — and that can prevent local farmers, ranchers and others from qualifying for assistance programs. That’s where a group ...

Dear Rusty: I just started receiving my Social Security in February of 2023. I am also working part time at a company 24 hours a week. My question is... I feel like I missed something when I signed up for Social Security because they are not taking any taxes out. What did I miss? How do I go about f...

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Many may not know, but La Tech President Dr. Les Guice has Jena, LA ties, as his father, Rev. Pat Guice, once served as Pastor of East...

It was only ten months ago that Belah resident Carter Huffman, son of Will and Heather Huffman, tossed his hat into the rodeo arena along with his bu...

The Fifth Annual 3-Day Walk of Faith event at Antioch Community Church, located at 165 Antioch Lane, Olla, will be held September 29-October 1. Durin...