Olla-Standard Elementary School fifth-grader Gunner Lofton won first place in the state among all fifth graders during the inaugural Louisiana Ag Week Growing Artist Contest for his art piece entitled, “Let the Good Times Roll with Louisiana Agriculture.” The artwork was featured on the Louisiana Ag...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail last week: Taylor King, Jr., 47, of Boyce, was arrested June 13 by the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office for distribution of CDS II, possession of CDS I, possession of CDS II and possession of drug paraphernalia.Sara Foste...

The State of Louisiana gained national attention last week as Governor Jeff Landry signed into law HB 71, which requires a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments in “large, easily readable font” in all public classrooms, from kindergarten to state-funded universities. Every major news and medi...

A 21-year-old Trout man was arrested for illegal drugs after he was caught trespassing by deputies last week.According to the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s...

The LaSalle Riding Club hosted their end of-the-year banquet Monday night, June 17, at the Jena Rodeo Arena facility. Boosting of one of the large mem...

The Centennial Cultural Center held its second camp of the summer – Art Camp – last week in downtown Olla. The camp was comprised of over 30 students ...