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Scouts pick projects for schools

Scouts pick projects for schools

Three Life Scouts from Troop 14 of Jena, along with their adult leader, met with the LaSalle Parish School Board at their...

Urania to get $1-million for sewer system

After over a decade of seeking various federal and state monetary funding to update the town sewage system, the Town of Urania has been confirmed as a recipient of over $1 million from a stimulus package through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The news was announced at the June council meeting and further details will be available at a later date.

Mayor...

Jena to consider buying, restoring old Strand Theater

The Jena Town Council gave Mayor Murphy McMillin authority to proceed with negotiating for the purchase of the old Strand Theater building on First Street in Jena during the Council’s regular June meeting held Tuesday night of last week.

Mayor McMillin said the owners of the building are willing to sell the land and building as it is to the Town of Jena....

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Three LaSalle schools recognized for 'growth'

Three LaSalle Parish schools, or a third of the total number of schools in the parish, were recognized for outstanding academic growth, during the regular...

Tullos Council begins process for block grant

At the June meeting of the Tullos Town Council, the main agenda items were three resolutions presented by William Allbritton, a Pan American Engineer.

Allbritton explained...

Fugitive from LaSalle captured in Shreveport after investigation

Several agencies involved…

The investigative work of two determined detectives with the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Department paid off last week with the capture of a fugitive...

Mother, sisters surprise son/brother in Virginia

Delinor L. Vantree was surprised by a visit from his mother and two sisters of Jena upon the occasion of his retirement in Virginia.

Vantree was...

Local Rodeo Team going to State Finals

The LaSalle Riding Club High School Rodeo Team will be traveling to The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana to compete in the Louisiana High...

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The Jena Skating Rink

The skating rink -was located on the south side of Highway 84 where Roark Lumber is today. It was open Friday and...



Time out of his busy schedule

Senator Neil Riser took time out of his busy schedule and met with the LaSalle 4-H group at the state capitol on June 3 and...

LDWF/ATC working to curb underage drinking on Louisiana waterways

Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) Commissioner Murphy J. Painter and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Robert Barham have announced a second year...

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