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

Front Page, News

By Craig Franklin Editor on

January 8, 2025

Walter E. Dorroh Jr. has witnessed many changes during the 36 years he has been president of the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD). His experience has led him to be one of the most trusted sources of economic forecasting in LaSalle and his leadership has helped advance the parish in many facets, from business and industry development to programs for youth.

Front Page, News

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...

Front Page, News

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...

News

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...

News

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...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

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...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Church – Regardless!

January 8, 2025

My husband recently returned from an almost two-week preaching endeavor to South Africa, specifically Zimbabwe. The adventures and sights he saw and e...