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Jena small business owner Marsheela Walters, left, visits with Louisiana Central CEO Chris Masingill during the roadshow last week. Economic developme...

November 12, 2025

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Christmas in November for School Employees

Biannual sales tax checks approved by Board LaSalle Parish School System employees will receive Christmas in November as the second of the two excess ...

November 12, 2025

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Jena’s Town Square Set for Enhancements

Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards has big plans to continue the transformation of the town square into a public space for all citizens. When an old house a...

November 12, 2025

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Students of the Year Selected

Staff Report

November 12, 2025

LaSalle Parish’s Students of the Year were recently selected with Sawyer White chosen as 5th Grade Student of the Year, Bailey Puckett chosen as 8th G...

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LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

November 12, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: William Sharp, 17, of Jena, was arrested Nov...

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New Town Superintendent Named for Jena

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

With the retirement of Jena Town Superintendent Ronny Steele at the end of October, the Town of Jena welcomed David Batchelor as their new superintend...

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Check Your Receipts

Staff Report

November 12, 2025

With the release of the third quarter sales tax collection figures last week, many have noticed one expired sales tax continues to receive collections...

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The Great Pumpkin 4-H Workshop

Submitted Article

November 12, 2025

LaSalle 4-H’ers recently completed the Great Pumpkin Workshop on October 27, 2025, at the LaSalle Parish Courthouse in Jena.Several LaSalle Parish 4-H...

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All-Regional Team

November 12, 2025

All three of LaSalle High School’s Cross Country team members were named to the All-Regional Team during the regional meet held Thursday, November 6, ...

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Donation to the VFW Post 5002

November 12, 2025

The VFW Post 5002 Whatley-Flaherty in Jena was the recipient of a $500 donation from the Tractor Supply Foundation recently. Shown above, Steve Thomas...

Community Events, News

LPSB SCHOOL MENUS

BREAKFAST

November 12, 2025

BREAKFAST THURSDAY, 13th: Egg scramble, toast & jelly, fruit, juice FRIDAY, 14th: Maple butter waffles, sausage, fruit, juice TUESDAY, 18th: Honeybun,...

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Jena 52 – Buckeye 0

District Champs – #1 Seed for Playoffs

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

November 12, 2025

With another dominant win over another district opponent last Friday night against Buckeye, the Jena Giants secured their second #1 ranking entering t...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Montgomery 36 - LaSalle 32

Tigers Drop A Close Shootout

Playoff Bound for First Time Since 2022!

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

November 12, 2025

Playoff Bound for First Time Since 2022! It’s the final week of district play in the state of Louisiana. Every young man dressing out knows what impli...

Tigers Get ‘Trick’ Not ‘Treat’ on Halloween

Photo Gallery, Sports

Logansport 42 - LaSalle 8

Tigers Get ‘Trick’ Not ‘Treat’ on Halloween

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer, By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

November 5, 2025

This past Friday’s week 9 game was in Logansport where the LaSalle Tigers took on the Logansport Tigers. The long two- and half-hour drive was paired ...

First-Ever District Cross Country Meet Held

Sports

Historic Event in Olla

First-Ever District Cross Country Meet Held

Staff Report

November 5, 2025

For the first time in the history of LaSalle High School athletics, a district cross country running event was held with one of the host school’s runn...

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Jena 46 – Caldwell 6

Giants’ Domination Continues

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

November 5, 2025

On Thursday night, October 30, the Jena Giants welcomed the Caldwell Spartans to town for another district matchup. The Giants were the talk of the Ce...

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Jena 68 – Bunkie 45

Giants Dominate Panthers

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

October 29, 2025

Jena traveled to Bunkie last Friday night in another huge matchup between these two teams. These teams have been two of the premier programs in the Ce...

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St. Mary’s 28 - LaSalle 6

Tigers Fall Short In Natchitoches

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

October 29, 2025

It’s week 8 and it was Tiger on Tiger time as LaSalle went against their longtime district rival St. Mary’s. The battle at Turpin Stadium showed that ...

Columns/Opinions

Wise Truths from Solomon

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

November 12, 2025

Some of my favorite Old Testament Scripture is the Wisdom Literature. These are the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon, which wer...

Columns/Opinions

Letter To The

Letter To The Editor: From Santa’s Desk

November 12, 2025

Dear Editor, From Santa’s Desk: I have noticed that parents buy kids big gifts, such as gaming systems, four-wheelers and other such big items, (which...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Socialist Wins in 9/11 City

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

November 12, 2025

I can’t really say I am surprised although at some level the realization is, nevertheless, jarring.New York City has elected an avowed socialist Musli...

Obituaries

Cynthia Prewitt

November 12, 2025

Cynthia Prewitt, 51, of Trout, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, surrounded by those she loved most.Services were held at 12 ...

Obituaries

Jimmie Willis

November 12, 2025

Jimmie Wayne Willis, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home in Kingwood, Texas.Funeral and memorial arrangements will be...

Obituaries

Rickey Ganey

November 12, 2025

Rickey Seville Ganey, 74, of Sandy Lake, LA, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.Services were held at 12 p.m., ...

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THE “SWEETEST” DAY

Treats given away across the parish

November 5, 2025

Treats given away across the parish Thousands of LaSalle Parish children enjoyed tons of delicious, sweet candy during Halloween events held this past...

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TRICKS and TREATS – Halloween Skate Jam

October 29, 2025

The Jena Skatepark Committee hosted the Tricks for Treats Halloween Skate Jam on Saturday, October 25 at the Jena Community Center where kids and adul...

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The Angola Prison Rodeo

The Wildest Show in the South

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 29, 2025

(Times-Signal Editor Craig Franklin shares about his history with the Angola Prison Rodeo, dating back over 40 years.) It was in the late 1970s when I...