LADD Christmas Party held last week

Four LADD clients were recognized for exemplary service during the COVID-19 pandemic during the LADD Christmas Party held at the LaSalle Parish Library Wednesday, December 15. Shown above from left, LADD Lead Supervisor Donna Wright honored Morgan Scarborough, Jason Hamilton, Cody McGuffee, and Wesley Cox. (See story.)

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December 21, 2021

The LADD Center of Jena held its Christmas Party last Wednesday at the LaSalle Parish Library to the delight of all clients and guests attending. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the annual party was not held.

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Schools Closed in LaSalle Tuesday, JAN. 27

January 26, 2026

All of LaSalle Parish public schools will be closed tomorrow, January 27, as the effects of Winter Storm Fern continue to plague the parish. According...

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MLK DAY OBSERVED

January 21, 2026

A large crowd attended the annual Martin Luther King Day Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast held Monday morning, January 19, at L&A Missionary Baptist Church...

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Jena Mayor’s Husband Dies In Accident

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January 21, 2026

In what is being described as an “unfortunate accident,” the husband of Jena Mayor LaDawn Cooper Edwards, Hugh “Eugene” Edwards, died last week as a r...

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Olla Council Updated on Projects

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

The Olla Town Council was updated about several projects and initiatives currently underway during their first meeting of the new year held January 13...

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Police Jury Elects 2026 Officers

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury elected their 2026 officers during the first meeting of the new year held Monday night, January 12. For the first time ...

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Jena Renovations Projects Continue

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

The Town of Jena continues to work on renovation projects to allow its citizens a better place to live, as two major project updates were presented du...