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State Awarded $15M For Literacy Instruction

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December 31, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has been awarded $15 million to lead a multi-year study on increasing the impact of high-dosage tutoring for students in Louisiana and across the nation.This competitive grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Education Innovation a...

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

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December 31, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)

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Grant to Address Mental Health Professionals Shortage

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December 31, 2025

The Rapides Foundation has funded an initiative that will increase the number of mental health professionals in Central Louisiana. Northwestern State University will serve as Cenla Mental Health Workforce Accelerator Program regional chair and support 30 master’s level individuals seeking licensure ...

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Drax Celebrates 10 Years of Operations

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December 31, 2025

Renewable energy company Drax proudly marks its 10th anniversary this year at its plants in Gloster, Mississippi, as well as LaSalle and Morehouse Par...

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Drax Donates $21,500 to Food Banks

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December 31, 2025

Renewable energy company Drax has donated $21,500 to seven food banks across Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas to help them feed and provi...

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Jonesville Sawmill Once a Bustling Business

By Melanie Torbett Forests & People

December 31, 2025

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article appeared in the Fourth Quarter 2025 publication of Forests & People, the official publication of the Louisiana F...

Community Events, News

State Fire Marshall Shares Safety Guidance

Keep New Year’s Fireworks Celebrations Safe

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December 31, 2025

As fireworks stands and tents experience increased business after Christmas, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to prior...

Community Events, News

LaSalle Parish Public Bodies Meeting Schedule

December 31, 2025

Jena Town Council1st Monday, 9 AM at Jena Town Hall Urania Town Council1st Monday, 5 PM at Urania Town Hall Tullos Town Council1st Monday, 6 PM at Tul...

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Community Events

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December 31, 2025

Free Graphic Design Camp The Strand Village Project #thrive will offer a free #thrive Arts Graphic Design Camp in Urania. The camp for 5-12th graders ...

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USPS Seek Unrestricted Monopoly Pricing Power

Submitted by National Newspaper Association

December 31, 2025

Last week, the USPS filed a petition with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) that essentially seeks unrestricted pricing authority for Market Domi...