The last bell of the school year has sounded for most LaSalle Parish public school students. Homework is done. The buses are parked and ready for summer maintenance and repairs. The lunchrooms are vacant and the playgrounds are still. This year of learning is, in a sense, one for the books. However,...

A kind smile can always be found on the face of well-known and highly respected Tullos resident Mr. Fred Book. Born and bred on Larto Lake in neighboring Catahoula Parish, Mr. Fred has spent the majority of his lifetime serving the residents of the Tullos community through various public service rol...

Jelly recipes have been around since the 14th century and home cooks have been perfecting the process since the first taste hit the palette. What customarily begins with a basket or a bucket of fresh fruit, herbs or flowers, cups of sugar and a package of pectin results in a delectable condiment tha...

Texas artist Dan Grissom was born and raised in LaSalle Parish. It was here he received his early formal education and his initial inspiration to beco...

Jena Giants Head Football Coach Jay Roark is serious when it comes to his team and his players. While clearly driven to produce a winning team each se...

When Melvin and Coral Worthington’s only child, Ginger, unexpectedly passed away in August of 2017, Coral began to search for a meaningful and lasting...