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Police credit quick action of teachers, RAVE system A Jena High School special education twelfth grade student was arrested last Wednesday, September ...

September 16, 2026

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Olla police add three patrol vehicles, ticket-writing tech with federal grants

The Olla Police Department is putting two federal grants totaling $108,000 toward three new patrol vehicles and a handheld electronic ticket-writing s...

September 16, 2026

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‘They were not numbers’: Marine’s message anchors 9/11 ceremony

“They were not numbers. They were mothers and fathers. Sons and daughters. Husbands and wives. They woke up that morning expecting to live another ord...

September 16, 2026

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

September 16, 2026

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

Arrests, News

Traffic stop, K-9 search led to drug arrests

Staff Report

September 16, 2026

A traffic stop on LA Highway 459 led to the arrest of two people on drug charges Monday after a K-9 search of their vehicle turned up methamphetamine,...

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LA Tech’s Summer 2026 Honor Roll

Submitted Article

September 16, 2026

Louisiana Tech University has announced its 2026 Summer Quarter president’s and dean’s honor lists. Students whose names are followed by an asterisk e...

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LA Tech’s Summer 2026 Honor Roll

Submitted Article

September 16, 2026

Louisiana Tech University has announced graduates from its Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies held August 15 in Ruston, LA. Local graduates who earne...

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Jena woman killed in Ouachita Parish

Submitted Article

September 16, 2026

Hit by truck while walking On Saturday, September 12, 2026, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating ...

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SYATP Next Wednesday

Staff Report

September 16, 2026

Students at many schools across the area will participate in the annual See You At The Pole event next Wednesday morning, September 23. Each year, stu...

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New district/school performance score formula explained

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 16, 2026

LaSalle Parish School Board members got a walk-through of Louisiana’s new school and district accountability formula at a recent Education Committee m...

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Louisiana voters to decide 10 constitutional amendments Nov. 3

Staff Report

September 16, 2026

Louisiana voters will find 10 proposed constitutional amendments on their Nov. 3 ballots, alongside races for the state’s U.S. House and Senate seats,...

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Grace Fowler selected as SAU President’s Ambassador

Submitted Article

September 16, 2026

Grace Fowler has been selected to serve as a President’s Ambassador at Southern Arkansas University for the 2026-27 academic year. Fowler is a senior ...

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- JENA GIANTS -

COMEBACK FOR THE AGES

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

September 16, 2026

History was made Friday night in Sterlington. The Jena Giants overcame a two-touchdown halftime deficit to defeat the Sterlington Panthers 34-28, earn...

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- LASALLE TIGERS -

BACK-AND-FORTH BATTLE

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

September 16, 2026

LaSalle’s trip to Beekman Charter last Friday night had all the makings of a classic homecoming spoiler, and the Tigers nearly pulled it off in a wild...

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- BLOCK BEARS -

BATTLE UNTIL FINAL WHISTLE

Staff Report

September 16, 2026

The Block Bears trailed big at halftime Thursday night, but they never stopped playing football. Block fell 46-8 to Lincoln Prep at Panther Field, dro...

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SMALL TOWN, BIG HEART: How Olla shaped Kristy Curry

By Joey Johnston USF Athletics Senior Writer

September 9, 2026

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was written and published for the University of South Florida’s athletic media and distributed nationwide. It is...

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- BLOCK BEARS -

SEASON OPENER THRILLER

Staff Report

September 9, 2026

Friday’s season kickoff between Block and Ringgold turned into anything but a quick night at the stadium in Jonesville. Rain and repeated lightning de...

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- LASALLE TIGERS -

TIGERS ROAR PAST LAKEVIEW

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

September 9, 2026

The LaSalle Tigers opened their season in impressive fashion Friday night, overcoming an early setback to roll past the Lakeview Gators 54-13 in a res...

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- JENA GIANTS -

GIANTS GROUND DRAGONS

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

September 9, 2026

Two state runner-up teams met last Friday night, but it was the Jena Giants who walked away with the win. Jena opened the Louisiana high school footba...

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Block High School Bears

Staff Report

September 2, 2026

(left to right) Front Row: Dominique Atkins, Markez Crumpton, Ahlija Mayes, Aiden Long, Zyden Green, Marquese Bullitts; Second Row: Kobe Gholar, Javro...

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- JENA GIANTS -

GIANTS DEFEAT OAK GROVE

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

September 2, 2026

The Jena Giants looked good this past Saturday afternoon, defeating the Oak Grove Tigers 24-12 in a matchup featuring two teams that made deep postsea...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

I was hacked and attacked

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 16, 2026

Last Wednesday started like any other day. By noon, my cell phone was blowing up like a pinball machine at an 80s arcade, and I was learning firsthand...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Royal Alexander:

Have We Forgotten to ‘ Never Forget’?

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

September 16, 2026

The sight of the twin towers of the World Trade Center being slammed into by commercial jets full of innocent Americans and jet fuel, of employees in ...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Deborah Mayo:

The Cat’s Meow

By Deborah Mayo

September 16, 2026

There’s an old stray cat on my road that has recently adopted me. He’s such a thoughtful feline making sure that when I drive up, he’s there to greet ...

Obituaries

Joyce Long

September 16, 2026

Joyce Lynn Holloman Long, 84, of Olla, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 6, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Servic...

Obituaries

Lettie “Pearl” Ellard

September 16, 2026

Lettie Pearl Ellard, 97, of Jonesville, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Graveside fune...

Obituaries

Chance Grant

September 16, 2026

Chance Dewayne Grant, 48, of Olla, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He was born...

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Heat, Love Bugs, and Shoppers!

Staff Report

September 16, 2026

Vendors report successful 4th annual Sales Along 84 Vendors along U.S. Highway 84 are calling this year’s Sales Along 84 a success, despite an unexpec...

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Good Pine Middle School Fundraiser

September 16, 2026

Good Pine Middle School Principal Melinda Robison, left, and Assistant Principal Erika White participated in a PTO fundraiser where they agreed to be ...

Catahoula News, News...

CONTENTIOUS MEETING

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 9, 2026

TBLD Director explains planned closure of Diversion Canal Levee Road at Larto meeting More than 60 people from Catahoula, Rapides and LaSalle parishes...