Twelfth annual event held in Jena on May 9, 2023

Nick Harris Memorial Scholarship â front row (left to right) Noah Parker (JHS), Lydia Smith (JHS), Bailey Wright (JHS), Nick Fryar (LHS), and Clay Clark (LHS) and back row Allison Stelly, Kealie Brown (JHS) Peyton Todd (JHS), Alexas Honore (JHS), Summer Pruitt, and Trace Franklin (JHS).

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May 16, 2023

The twelfth annual La-Salle Parish Scholars’ Reception was held Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Jena, sponsored by The GEO Group and the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD).

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Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise in State: Local hospitals report increases in cases

Local hospitals report increases in cases

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 8, 2025

Local hospitals report increases in cases As of last Friday, January 3, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has raised its respirator...

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Two Special Sections in This Week’s Issue

Staff Report

January 8, 2025

Inside this issue are two special sections, Basketball Preview Section and Law Enforcement Appreciation Section, as the parish joins together to recog...

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A Look Back and Forward: LEDD President Examines 2024 & 2025

LEDD President Examines 2024 & 2025

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 8, 2025

LEDD President Examines 2024 & 2025 Walter E. Dorroh Jr. has witnessed many changes during the 36 years he has been president of the LaSalle Economic ...

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Jena Diamond Baseball Registration Underway

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 8, 2025

Registration for Jena’s Diamond Youth Baseball program, former Dixie Youth Baseball, is now underway according to league officials. All Jena area yout...

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LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

January 8, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Tommy L. Coon, 62, of Trout, was arrested De...

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Craig Franklin:

Time to Increase Coaching Pay?

January 8, 2025

For as long as there have been high schools in LaSalle Parish, sports have been a dominating factor for the overall success of our schools. As an avid...