On July 2nd, the Library became a concert for its Summer Reading Program. Guest, Johannes Quilitz, the host of Drum Life brought a real memorable experience to both children and adults alike. Quilitz opened Thursday, with a fun performance using a drum. Around the room people could sit down in front...

250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence Not since 1976 has so much effort been put into a July 4th event in LaSalle Parish; but this year’s 250th Independence Day celebrations set for Saturday in Jena and Olla should be something spectacular and worthy of attendance. What the Jena program w...

Fifth Congressional U.S. House of Representatives Congresswoman Julia Letlow looks to be poised to move chambers as she advanced past Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming in the Republican portion of the Closed Party Primary Election held Saturday, June 27, for the U.S. Senate. Letlow won the nomination...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)

Last Friday, LaSalle Parish’s Summer Reading Program hosted Johnette Downing. Downing is a Louisiana-proud author, illustrator, and musician. Known by...

Back in 2001, Coy Book grew one of the largest tomato crops and biggest tomatoes in recent history. His tomato plants grew over 10 feet tall producing...