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Obituaries

October 9, 2024

Karen Wascom

Karen Wascom, 73, passed away after battling a weak heart on Monday, September 30, 2024, her fight over, she joined the love of her heart.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...