In the 1930s, the Virginia-based journal The Southern Workman included an article about a north La-Salle Parish farmer. In that article, writer J.P. Waller stated, “One of the most successful farmers I know is Phillip Barnes of Standard, Louisiana.” The article went on to describe the Barnes farm a...

Jena High junior Jozi Brian was chosen on Saturday as the 2023 JHS Future Business Leaders of America Most Beautiful Pageant Winner. She is the daughter of Brandy Brian and Jeffrey Brian and represented the JHS Student Council. Brian was joined in the group of top contestants by first runner-up sop...

Ancient Egyptians celebrated New Year when the Nile River overflowed, usually in June. Then someone suggested, “If we change New Year to January, we won’t drown coming home from the party.” Early Romans named their celebration for Janus, a deity with two faces. One face looked backward, the other fo...

Keith Hawkins LSU AgCenter Area Horticulture Agent Angela, an aspiring Master Gardener, sent a picture of a composter purchased from a hardware vendo...

Honor roll students for the third six weeks grading period at Olla Elementary School have been announced by Principal Malacha Harris, as follows: Firs...

• Elderly Care Relief If you are caring for an elderly resident and need someone to relieve you of the care a few hours a week, call the LaSalle Counc...