No one will fill his shoes

Columns/Opinions

August 9, 2021

It seems almost impossible to believe that it is 86 years ago this month that the life of one of my all-time heroes – Will Rogers - was snuffed out, leaving a void in the collective soul of this great country. Even though he died five years before I was born, I enjoyed reading and hearing stories about Will Rogers.

Obituaries

Mike Owens

December 10, 2025

Mike Owens, 66, of Trout LA, passed from this life on Thursday, December 4, at The Columns in Jonesville LA, Services were held at 12p.m. Saturday, De...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Jena 30 – Union Parish 6

Third Time is the Charm

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer, By Austin Whatley Sports Writer CONTNUED on page 3A

December 10, 2025

For the third straight season the Jena Giants played for a chance to make it to New Orleans and play for a state championship. The last two seasons th...

Community Events, News

Community Events

Annual Christmas Cantata

December 10, 2025

Christmas Lighting Event The Pinewood Garden Club will host a yard Christmas Lighting event in the Olla, Urania, and Tullos areas for the 2025 holiday...

Community Events, News

LPSB SCHOOL MENUS

BREAKFAST LUNCH

December 10, 2025

BREAKFAST THURSDAY, 11th: Egg scramble, toast and jelly, fruit, juice. FRIDAY, 12th: No school. TUESDAY, 16th: Honeybun, sausage, fruit, juice WEDNESD...

Community Events, News

LaSalle Parish Public Bodies Meeting Schedule

December 10, 2025

Jena Town Council 1st Monday, 9 AM at Jena Town Hall Urania Town Council 1st Monday, 5 PM at Urania Town Hall Tullos Town Council 1st Monday, 6 PM at ...

Features, Lifestyle

Christmas: Merry and Bright

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

December 10, 2025

It’s the time of the year that many relish and celebrate big! It’s officially the Christmas season and there is a trio of area home designer extraordi...