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Parish Water Systems Receive 2023 Grades
Seven of LaSalle Parish’s 13 water systems received an “A” recently with the release of the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) 2023 Water System Grade Report. Every year the state is required by law to develop a letter grade for each water system in the state as part of its community water system accountability. According to LDH, the letter grade is reflective of each water system’s quality and performance.
LaSalle Headstart Hosts “Grill and Chill”
The LaSalle Headstart in Trout, LA hosted their annual “Grill with Dad and Chill with Mom” Event, last Friday, May 10. During this end-of-the-year event, children at LaSalle Headstart got to spend the day with their dad, moms, grandparents and other family members. Parents and family were welcome...
Pollock police investigating fatal hit-and-run crash
POLLOCK, La. (KALB) - The Pollock Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened at the intersection of Hwy 8 East and Hwy 165 that claimed the life of a Jena man. Pollock police said the hit-and-run happened on May 4, around 3:18 a.m. The driver left the...
Grant Parish School Board votes to close Colfax Elementary
COLFAX, La. (KALB) - The Grant Parish School Board convened a special meeting on May 7 to discuss the fate of Colfax Elementary School. Ultimately, the board voted 7 to 1 in favor of closing the school, causing worry among many parents in Colfax. A parent with children in the...
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