Whitney Phillips, her husband, and their three young daughters have been surrounded by an outpouring of love and encouragement as the Olla, Urania, and Tullos communities unite to support them during Whitney’s courageous battle with breast cancer. Youth, families, and volunteers from Olla First Bapt...

A large crowd of family and friends attended graduation ceremonies Thursday night, May 21st, for Hardtner Medical Center’s (HMC) Spring 2026 EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Course. For the past four months, the 11 students have attended weekly night courses to complete the requirements to earn th...

Hair Cemetery Donations Donations are now being accepted for the upkeep of the Hair Cemetery. If you have a reserved plot or family members buried there, we ask that you please donate any amount you can. All donations are appreciated and can be mailed to P.O. Box 163, Trout, LA 71371. For more infor...

Due to an early printing deadline, coverage of the parish’s two Memorial Day programs will be featured in next week’s issue of this newspaper, as anno...

Start planning now! With school dismissing for the summer and the days slowing down, the LaSalle Parish Sales Along 84 committee reminds residents sum...

Lessens restrictions The Louisiana Legislature took action last week that lessened the LDWF’s (Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries) CWD (Chro...