LaSalle Parish school buildings will receive major cleanings and improvements during the summer months thanks to the LaSalle Parish School Board voting last week to employ a contractor to perform various tasks. The Board voted unanimously to hire Deason Construction who will have multiple crews work...

Dear Rusty: I’m considering filing for my SS at age 64 in February, before my full retirement age of 66 years and 10 months. I’m working full time and would like to continue earning until I meet the $21,240 limit for this year. When does the $21,240 limit go into effect? Does it start after receivin...

Michael Dempsey Lodge #327 of the Free and Accepted Masons hosted nine LaSalle Parish high school juniors and seniors, along with their families, Tuesday night, April 25, during a special program held at the Lodge in Jena. The annual award’s program recognized the achievements of selected students w...

I have decided that I have a love/ hate relationship with modern technology. I love it because you now can communicate with someone anywhere at any ti...

The state’s near-total abortion ban has reignited efforts by lawmakers to address Louisiana’s low rankings in maternal and infant health. One bill, au...

New Evergreen 5th Sunday Service A 5th Sunday Service will be held at the New Evergreen B.C. on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 11 a.m. “Come let us worship...