Blanco’s Foresight Pays Dividends

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer on

December 18, 2024

I was thrilled to read that Meta (Facebook) had selected Holly Ridge in Richland Parish (near Monroe, Louisiana) as the site of its planned $10 billion Artificial Intelligence data center. Governor Jeff Landry stated that “this investment is a game changer for our state.” He further noted “this project is expected to be the largest private capital investment in the state’s history.” Wow!

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The LaSalle Parish School Board’s Finance Committee rescinded a motion adopted during the Board’s December 3 meeting awarding a project bid for LaSall...