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February 7, 2024

Man Up Event

Approximately 150 men from LaSalle and surrounding parishes attended the 2024 Man Up event held last Friday at the Jena Community Center. Along with a free brisket meal, the men worshipped together, led by worship band KinetiK of Caldwell Parish, followed by an inspiring message by Farmerville’s Antioch Baptist Church Pastor Rubin Weaver. The event, which was open and attended by men from various denominations, is held annually sponsored by Midway Baptist Church in conjunction with the LaSalle...

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School Safety Tops Board’s Agenda

Major fencing project proposed for parish schools

By Craig Franklin Editor

December 25, 2024

Major fencing project proposed for parish schools Since the current members of the LaSalle Parish School Board (LPSB) began their term in January 2023...

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Students Travel Back in Time at the CCC

The 100-year-old story of Mamaw Nellie is still being told

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

December 25, 2024

The 100-year-old story of Mamaw Nellie is still being told Last week, over 100 third grade students from Good Pine Middle School were able to travel b...

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Early Christmas Present for Library

New Year brings new book mobile

By Craig Franklin Editor

December 25, 2024

New Year brings new book mobile During the month of December, the LaSalle Parish Library has hosted many events where the guest of honor was none othe...

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LaSalle Arrests

December 25, 2024

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Jena Louise Joy, 47, of Jena, was arrested D...

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LaSalle’s K-3 Readers Lead the State

By Craig Franklin Editor

December 25, 2024

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released their Fall Literacy Report last week and it showed LaSalle Parish leading the state with its K-3...

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Ethics Questions Arise from Fence Bid

New LHS baseball fence on hold

By Craig Franklin Editor

December 25, 2024

The LaSalle Parish School Board’s Finance Committee rescinded a motion adopted during the Board’s December 3 meeting awarding a project bid for LaSall...