Governor Jindal highlights session accomplishments

Ended last week…

Below is the Governor’s legislative package that was approved during the 2009 Regular Legislative Session, including bills to reform the state’s budget process...

Early deadline for next week's paper announced

The offices of this newspaper will be closed Friday, July 3rd to give employees an extra day with their families to celebrate Independence Day.

With the...

May jobless rate increased locally

More are working…

The unemployment rate for LaSalle Parish increased slightly from April to May, but the number of people employed in the parish also increased...

Trout man apprehended as he watered marijuana plants

Off Taylor Chapel Road…

A 41-year-old Trout resident was arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail last Wednesday evening on several drug charges after he...

Black bear killed by motorist Saturday

East of Jena…

A 250 pound black bear was killed by a motorist on U.S. 84 just east of Jena at about 8:55 p.m., Saturday night...

Tattered old flag held 'memories'

A Word Picture

My, Our, and Your Flag

There are no words I can say,
Nor a picture I could paint
That could convey to...

Coach Carrice Russell Baker

Coach Carrice Russell Baker of Jena stole the show when she was called upon to speak at the press conference held last Thursday prior to...

Found JHS graduation ring returned to family

After many years…

A 1930 Jena High School graduation ring, found near Jena sometimes in the l980’s, has been returned to the daughter of its owner.

The...

Jena Merchants first ever scarecrow contest

Set for Sept. 26…

You know you always wanted to make a scarecrow...Now is your chance to take part in all the fun with Jena’s FIRST...

Visits Niagara Falls

Visits Niagara Falls - This group of ladies recently spent four days at Niagara Falls. Their fourth annual trip began as they flew into Buffalo,...