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BEST. YEAR. EVER! Sales Along 84 Very Successful

Sales Along 84 Very Successful Beautiful weather and hundreds of vendors allowed the third annual Sales Along 84 event to experience its best year eve...

September 10, 2025

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Discipline Problems At Parish Schools Addressed

“We need to make sure we are doing what we can to make sure our employees feel like they don’t have to quit their job because the kids are so bad.” – ...

September 10, 2025

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Two Camaros Stolen From Billy Wood Ford

Two Chevrolet Camaros were stolen from the front lot of the Billy Wood Ford dealership in Jena last week and as of Monday morning, no arrests have bee...

September 10, 2025

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Over 700 Youth Impacted by #thrive

School Board hears update from LEDD

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 10, 2025

“When the grant application period first came out in 2019, I thought, ‘What can we do in LaSalle Parish to really make an impact on our kids?’” said L...

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New HVAC for JHS Auditorium

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 10, 2025

The Jena High School auditorium will soon receive a new heating and cooling system thanks to the LaSalle Parish School Board (LPSB) approving the reno...

News

Jena Christmas Parade Theme Announced

Grand Marshal Paul Daily

Staff Report

September 10, 2025

Grand Marshal Paul Daily In three months, the annual nighttime Jena Christmas Parade will roll through downtown Jena and this year the grand marshal w...

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LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

September 10, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Heather Leann Allbritton, 31, of West Monroe...

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2025 Outstanding Louisiana Tree Farmer

By Melanie Torbett Correspondent of the Louisiana Forestry Association

September 10, 2025

W.H. Ward Properties Inc., a group of 48 shareholders in descendants of William H. Ward, have been selected the 2025 Outstanding Louisiana Tree Farmer...

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Urania’s Decorated Navy Native:

Ronald Jackson Hays

By Trish Cook Taylor Contributing Writer

September 10, 2025

Ronald Jackson Hays was born in Urania on August 19, 1929. His father, George H. Hays had moved to LaSalle from Sabine Parish in the 1920s. His mother...

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Video Contest for Safe Driving

Submitted Article

September 10, 2025

Destination Zero Deaths and LA DOTD, with sponsorship from AAA, are excited to announce the 2025 Buckle Up Phone Down Video & Pledge Contest!The BUPD ...

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Jonesville’s King’s Fish Market Celebrates 100 Years

By: Kristy King

September 10, 2025

(EDITOR’S NOTE: King’s Fish Market in Jonesville will host a special 100-year anniversary celebration Friday, September 19, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. ...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Tigers Drop Season Opener

By Josh Boyett Sports Writer

September 10, 2025

In hopes to avenge last year’s loss in the season opener, the LaSalle Tigers traveled to Ferriday last Thursday, September 4, to take on the Delta Cha...

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Giants Wear Out The Dragons

Jena starts season 1-0 with 64-48 win

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

September 10, 2025

Jena starts season 1-0 with 64-48 win For the fourth straight year, the Jena Giants opened up their football season against the Mangham Dragons. This ...

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FLASHES OF LIGHT AT JAMBOREE

By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer

September 3, 2025

Despite playing a team three classifications higher, the LaSalle Tigers displayed flashing of light at the football jamboree last Saturday that should...

Photo Gallery, Sports

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GIANTS GIVE OUACHITA A SCARE

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

September 3, 2025

For the 7th straight season, the Jena Giants football team had the honor of being invited to participate in the Bayou Jamb on the campus of ULM. The G...

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Meet the Giants, 2025

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September 2, 2025

Photos from the Meet the Giants event on Friday, August 29:

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Championship Rings!!!

August 27, 2025

The 2025 LaSalle Lady Tigers softball team and coaches proudly show off their Division IV Non-Select State Championship rings which were presented at ...

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LaSalle Tigers Host Vidalia in Scrimmage

By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer

August 27, 2025

The LaSalle Tigers suited up against the Class 3A Vidalia Vikings in a controlled scrimmage this past Friday night at Tiger Stadium in Olla where an e...

Columns/Opinions

LaSalle’s Victim Advocate Program

September 10, 2025

Every crime has a victim, but not every victim has a voice in the criminal justice system. Victims often need someone to help them identify and assert...

Columns/Opinions

Democrats in Melt Down Mode – Again

Craig Franklin:

September 10, 2025

I know I’m old and of a vastly different era, but for the life of me I can’t understand Democrat leaders and their insistence on clinging to their idi...

Columns/Opinions

School Day Memories

September 10, 2025

Most of my 4th-6th grade school days were spent at Good Pine Middle School and those years were among my most memorable and favorite classroom experie...

Obituaries

Doris Miller

September 10, 2025

Doris Marie “Keekee” Wiley Miller, 76, of Alexandria, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at her home.Services were held at 12 p.m...

Obituaries

Beth Tradewell

September 10, 2025

Beth Elaine Ingle Tradewell, 81, of Jena, LA, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Jena.Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, September 8, 2...

Obituaries

Carl Crooks

September 10, 2025

Carl William “Killer” Crooks, 65, of Jonesville, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.Services were held at 11 a.m., Sunday, August 31, 2025, ...

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Southern Heritage Bank, Olla Ribbon Cutting

August 27, 2025

Southern Heritage Bank held ribbon cutting and grand opening celebrations Friday, August 22, for their new Olla Branch, located at 4658 Main Street (U...

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Jena Giants’ 2025 Season Begins

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

August 27, 2025

Jena Giants Head Coach Jay Roark enters his 14th season as the Giants Head Coach. Coming off back-toback semifinal appearances, the team and their coa...

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Meet the Tigers, LHS 2025

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August 26, 2025

Photos from the 2025 Meet the Tigers event: