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The Catahoula Parish School Board voted Tuesday night, Aug. 11, to name Cari Ann Nicholson as the parish’s next school superintendent, following nearl...

August 19, 2026

News, Sports

How NOT playing a football game united a parish

For as long as anyone can remember, the 15-mile drive between Jena and Olla told the whole story. Two towns. Two schools. Two football teams. And a ri...

August 19, 2026

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Police Jury discusses one-cent sales tax

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury fielded extensive public questions Aug. 10 about a proposed one cent sales tax that will appear on the Dec. 12 election...

August 19, 2026

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Dixie Center renovations finally underway

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 19, 2026

After years of delays tied to insurance disputes, labor shortages and storm damage, renovation work has finally begun at Olla’s Dixie Center, Mayor Rh...

News

Brian Allison announces for Jena Council seat

August 19, 2026

Brian Allison of Jena has announced his candidacy for Alderman for the Town of Jena during the November 3, 2026, election. Allison, a lifelong residen...

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Russell Dorton seeks Jena Town Council position

August 19, 2026

Russell Dorton of Jena has announced his candidacy for Alderman for the Town of Jena during the November 3, 2026, election. Dorton, a teacher and coac...

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Candace Hudnall seeks Justice of Peace seat

August 19, 2026

Candace Hudnall of Jena has announced her candidacy for the office of Justice of the Peace for Ward 3 of LaSalle Parish for the November 3, 2026, elec...

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Clint Masters candidate for Jena Town Council

August 19, 2026

Clint Masters of Jena has announced his candidacy for the office of Alderman for the Town of Jena during the November 3, 2026, election. Masters has y...

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Cindy White seeks Jena Town Council position

August 19, 2026

Cindy White of Jena has announced her candidacy for the Jena Town Council during the November 3, 2026, election. White, a successful business owner in...

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LaSalle Parish Legislators Score High on Statewide Conservative Scorecard

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 19, 2026

All three legislators representing LaSalle Parish earned high marks on the Louisiana Family Forum’s 2026 Legislative Scorecard, with one earning a per...

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

August 19, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)

Arrests, News

One illegal alien in custody, another eludes officers during traffic stop

Staff Report

August 19, 2026

A traffic stop in Jena Saturday night led to the detainment of one illegal alien but another fled on foot and is still at large, according to the LaSa...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Giants return experienced core with eyes on redemption

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 19, 2026

The Jena Giants enter the 2026 football season with a chip on their shoulder, a battle-tested roster and two words echoing across every practice rep. ...

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Tigers return experience, add firepower in third year under Hunter Johnson

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 19, 2026

Hunter Johnson does not have the largest roster in Louisiana high school football. He will tell you that himself. What he has, entering his third seas...

News, Sports

One family’s summer of sweat brings new jumbotron, concession stand to Jena Stadium

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 5, 2026

When Jena Giants football fans walk through the gates of Guy Campbell Memorial Stadium for the first home game on September 4, they’ll notice several ...

Sports

2026 All-Star Teams

July 8, 2026

Sports

More state honors for softball/baseball players

Staff Report

June 17, 2026

LSWA & LSCA announces All-State teams Two more state organizations recently released their All-State teams for high school softball and baseball teams...

Sports

LaSalle Riding Club members excel at State Finals

Staff Report

June 10, 2026

Members of the LaSalle Riding Club represented the area well during the recent Louisiana Jr. High School and High School Rodeo Association’s State Fin...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Jena High School Athletic Banquet

Staff Report

June 3, 2026

Awards Distributed to Jena High student-athletes It was a packed house at the Jena Community Center May 14 as the annual Jena High School Athletic Ban...

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LaSalle High School Athletic Banquet

Staff Report

June 3, 2026

Awards distributed to LaSalle High student-athletes A large crowd gathered at the LaSalle High School Auditorium on May 21 as the annual LaSalle High ...

Sports

Saddle Up!

Staff Report

May 27, 2026

It’s State Finals Time Twelve members of the LaSalle Riding Club have qualified for the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association State Finals and will ...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Friday Nights and Why They Matter

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 19, 2026

There is a moment, every fall, that reminds me why I love this state. The sun goes down. The lights come up. The smell of popcorn and the smoke of pit...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Deborah Mayo:

Hooray, It’s Boo Ray!

By Deborah Mayo

August 19, 2026

A few years back I bought and lost a robotic vacuum cleaner that I affectionately called ‘Boo Ray’. Little Boo Ray was still in his youth, about two w...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Royal Alexander:

The Absurd W(oke)NBA Politics

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

August 19, 2026

As we know, the battle is over whether to allow biological males to play in professional women’s basketball. How did we get to this point of insanity?...

Obituaries

Voight “Buddy” Netherland

August 19, 2026

Voight “Buddy” Netherland, 88, of Jonesville, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Alexandria, LA, surrounded by his cherished fa...

Obituaries

David Joe Cole

August 12, 2026

David Joe Cole, 90, of Jena, LA, peacefully entered his eternal home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Services were...

Obituaries

Donnie Bell

August 12, 2026

Donnie Bell, 72, of Jena, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Augus...

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QUALIFYING/SCHOOL STARTS

August 12, 2026

Last week was busy in LaSalle Parish as candidates for the Nov. 3 election qualified at the courthouse and students started the 2026-2027 school year....

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BACK TO SCHOOL

August 5, 2026

Final preparations were made last week across the area for the start of the 2026-2027 school year with various meetings for school employees. Shown ab...

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Olla Fire Chief laid to rest

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 5, 2026

A large crowd of family, friends and fire service personnel from throughout Louisiana attended the funeral of beloved Olla Fire Chief Kim Taylor last ...