Rip Cannaday Featured in SMRC

Ronald “Rip” Cannaday was interview late last year in his home in Catahoula Parish by Marshal Martin and the interview is enshrined with the Southern Music Research Center. Photo courtesy of Marshal Martin.

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By Craig Franklin Editor on

February 19, 2025

Rip Cannaday Featured in SMRC

LaSalle Parish native and current Catahoula Parish resident Ronald “Rip” Cannaday is now part of the musical archives of history to forever be remembered for his great accomplishments and contributions to traditional music thanks to the efforts of the Southern Music Research Center (SMRC) of Birmingham, Alabama.

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State Superintendent Visits LaSalle

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 19, 2025

Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley was in Jena last week visiting local school officials on a wide range of topics, includin...

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Burglary at Tullos Dollar General

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 19, 2025

A burglary occurred at the Tullos Dollar General February 11 with an undisclosed amount of money stolen from the store’s safe. According to Tullos Pol...

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Airport Grocery’s Alcohol Permit Application Discussed at LaSalle Police Jury Meeting

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 19, 2025

Caldwell Parish attorney Cody McElroy, along with new Airport Grocery owner Craig McDougald, were present at the LaSalle Parish Police Jury meeting Mo...

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Parish Economy Rebounds in 4Q

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 19, 2025

Overall Sales Tax Collections lower in 2024 than 2023 Fourth quarter (Oct.-Dec. 2024) sales tax collections showed a near 20 percent increase over thi...

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Fair Coming Back to Jena in April

Staff Report

February 19, 2025

For many years, if residents of Jena wanted to enjoy the thrills of midway rides commonly known as the “fair,” they would have to travel to Olla for t...

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JJHS Observes Holocaust Remembrance Day

Submitted Article

February 19, 2025

In a heartfelt initiative, Ms. Tolbert’s 8th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) classes at JJHS took it upon themselves to observe Holocaust Remembranc...