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Approximately 25 parish youth performed The Strand Village Project #thrive production, “Seussical Jr.” last Friday at the Jena High School auditorium....

June 18, 2025

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No Water In Jena Tonight

The entire Town of Jena Water System will be turned off tonight, Wednesday, June 18, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., to allow contractor crews to complete ...

June 18, 2025

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Olla Lacks Funds For Sewer Project

The Olla Town Council learned last week that they are still short of funds to begin work on the much-needed Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. Accord...

June 18, 2025

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Temporary Bridge Opens In Tullos

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 18, 2025

Motorists who travel regularly on US 84 through Tullos were delighted to see the new temporary bridge opened last month as the area continues to wait ...

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Work On New Olla Pool Progressing

Staff Report

June 18, 2025

If everything would have gone according to plans, construction on a new swimming pool in Olla would have begun this summer. Unfortunately, it will lik...

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Road Problems Discussed Again at Jury Meeting

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 18, 2025

For the second meeting in a row, the condition of parish roads was one of the main topics discussed at the LaSalle Parish Police Jury’s monthly meetin...

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LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

June 18, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Delilah D. Bozeman, 24, of Jena, was arreste...

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Correction

June 18, 2025

In last week’s newspaper, on Page 2B, the story about Jena High student Brandon Rowton being selected to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council contai...

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LaSalle Youth Perform Dr. Seuss Musical

Staff Report

June 18, 2025

Family and friends of some 25-parish youth were transported into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss last Friday, June 13, as a special performance of “S...

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Another Week – Another Protest

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 18, 2025

Another protest was held at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Jena last week, as a caravan of a national interfaith coalition gave speech...

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Johnette Downing Brings “Lagniappe” to the Library

Summer Reading Program Continues

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

June 18, 2025

Louisiana-proud author, illustrator and musician Johnette Downing was at the Jena and Olla libraries as the LaSalle Parish Library’s Summer Reading Pr...

Sports

Jena Catcher Makes LBCA All-State Team

Staff Report

June 11, 2025

The Jena Giants’ standout catcher Carson Willis was recently selected to the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association All-State D3 Team.Willis, who will...

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Jena Player Makes All-State Game

Staff Report

June 11, 2025

Standout Jena High School 2024-2025 sophomore pitcher Collin Jensen will take his skills to an elite state All-Star game next week, June 9-11, at the ...

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Parish Cowboys/Cowgirls Compete at State Finals

Staff Report

June 11, 2025

LaSalle Parish cowboys and cowgirls who qualified for the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association State Finals represented the parish well during the ...

Photo Gallery, Sports

LaSalle High School Athletic Banquet

June 4, 2025

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4-H State Outdoor Skills

State Shooting Sports Results

Submitted Article

June 4, 2025

More than 1,000 Louisiana 4-H’ers recently competed in the state shooting sports contest with the opportunity to win a state title and claim a spot in...

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Local Athletes Named To LSCA All State Teams

Staff Report

June 4, 2025

The LSCA (Louisiana Softball Coaches Association) recently released the 2025 All State Teams for each class for the 2025 season. Among those named wer...

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Jena High School Athletic Banquet

May 28, 2025

Photos from the 2025 event:

Columns/Opinions

New Law Protects Domestic Abuse Survivors

June 18, 2025

Survivors of Domestic Abuse in Louisiana may have the means to reclaim their privacy and safety. House Bill 74, authored by Representative Mike Johnso...

Columns/Opinions

Craig Franklin:

The Law and Consequences

June 18, 2025

It’s really a simple philosophy: If you break the law, there should be consequences. I understand that many good people have made mistakes and broken ...

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Blueberry Heaven

June 18, 2025

My blueberry crops this year are outstanding and the delicious berries have ripened in clusters that are easy for the picking! I spent countless hours...

Obituaries

Myrna Taylor

June 18, 2025

Myrna Loy Book Taylor, 87, of Jonesville, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.Services were held at 1...

Obituaries

Alan Waskey

June 18, 2025

Alan Ray Waskey, 65, of Jena, LA, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, LA.A memorial ser...

Obituaries

Alan Waskey

June 18, 2025

Alan Ray Waskey, 65, of Jena, LA, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, LA.A memorial ser...

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Bugging Out With Insects

June 11, 2025

For three days last week, several students participated in the 2025 Special Summer Camp in Olla. The camp’s theme was “Gardening” and culminated with ...

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Another Protest at ICE Facility

June 11, 2025

Approximately 30 individuals demonstrated across the street from the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Jena Sunday afternoon, June 8, for aro...

Dinosaurs Roar into LaSalle Parish Summer Reading Fun!

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Dinosaurs Roar into LaSalle Parish Libraries for

Dinosaurs Roar into LaSalle Parish Summer Reading Fun!

By Hailey Hudnall

June 11, 2025

Last Friday, excitement filled the LaSalle Parish Libraries as they hosted the second event of the Summer Reading Program—The Dinosaur Experience! Kid...