Does Congress Pay Into Social Security?

Columns/Opinions

August 7, 2024

Dear Rusty: I’ve been told that members of Congress do not have Social Security deducted from their pay; Additionally, that their retirement dollars come from the Social Security Administration purse even if they only serve as a member of Congress for a short number of terms. Also, if this is true, are there other individuals that enjoy these advantages?

A: Main, News

LaSalle’s Students of the Year

Staff Report

November 20, 2024

LaSalle Parish’s Students of the Year were recently selected with Madeline Randall chosen as Elementary Division Student of the Year, Bronx Bertrand c...

A: Main, News

School Board Approves Sales Tax Payments

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 20, 2024

Annual payment of excess sales tax revenue to all school employees was approved by the LaSalle Parish School Board during its regular November meeting...

A: Main, News

Early Voting Begins Friday, November 22

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 20, 2024

Early voting for the December 7 General/Congressional Election will begin Friday, November 22 and continue until Saturday, November 30, excluding Sund...

A: Main, News

Police Jury Introduces $11.73-Million Budget

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 20, 2024

Members of the LaSalle Parish Police Jury introduced their 2025 budget, which totals $11,732,236.00 at their regular November meeting held Tuesday nig...

News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

November 20, 2024

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Justin William Baum, 25, of Jena, was arrest...

News

Audit Reveals Olla in Great Shape

Fiscally responsible and sound financial shape

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

November 20, 2024

The annual audit for the Town of Olla once again revealed the administration and Town Council is fiscally responsible and in sound financial condition...