The 2022 “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that Louisiana ranks 45th in the nation for lung cancer early diagnosis. The American Lung Association’s fifth annual report, highlights the toll of lung cancer in Louisiana and examines key indicators including new cases, survival, early diagnosis, sur...

Through a shoebox a child’s life can be changed, Frances McDonald explained as the reason why the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) – Samaritan’s Purse program is so important to LaSalle Parish and the world. For nearly thirty years, Samaritan’s Purse has been collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts an...

LaSalle General Hospital hosted the Community Connect Event last month sponsored by Delta Regional Community Health System Development Program (DRCHSDP). With the support of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and the Health Resources Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, t...

Early voting for the Saturday, December 10th election began Saturday, Nov. 26 and ends this Saturday, Dec. 3. All early voting will take place at the ...

Dear Rusty: I get a NET amount of $210 from Social Security plus get an alimony check of $1,400. Other people I know get a COLA increase every year, b...

“Is there any word from the Lord?” This is a question the prophet Jeremiah was asked by King Zedekiah. The situation was grave and the times were bad....