Trio arrested on narcotic charges in Jena Monday

More than 400 oxycodone 30mg pills, other illegal narcotics along with $800 in cash was obtained from three suspects when officers went to investigate a complaint in Jena on Monday night, Sept. 20. A trio was arrested and charged with numerous illegal narcotic charges.

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September 27, 2021

A complaint from a concerned citizen about possible marijuana smoke being emitted from a motel room in Jena led to the arrest of three individuals on narcotic charges, according to LaSalle Sheriff Scott Franklin.

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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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Newspaper in Education continues in LaSalle

Staff Report

August 12, 2026

Digital Newspapers Provided to School Employees After a very successful second year of the LaSalle Parish Partnership in Education, the Newspaper in E...

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Large field qualifies for Nov. 3 election

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August 12, 2026

Qualifying ended at 4:30 p.m. last Friday for the November 3 election with a total of 68 candidates seeking to fill positions in LaSalle Parish, accor...

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LaSalle School Superintendent highlights academic gains during back to school address

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 12, 2026

LaSalle Parish School System Superintendent Jon Garrett opened the new school year last Tuesday morning, August 4, with a message of celebration, poin...

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Urgent Need for Volunteer Firefighters

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 12, 2026

Local fire officials are urging LaSalle Parish residents to step forward and join their local volunteer fire departments, describing an urgent and wor...

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Donny Richardson seeks Jena council reelection

August 12, 2026

Donny Richardson of Jena has announced his candidacy for reelection as an Alderman for the Town of Jena during the November 3, 2026, election. Richard...