Students get registered for Pre-K throughout parish

Johnnie and Lindsy Dugan of Jena register their youngest daughter, Crisalynn, for pre-Kindergarten at Fellowship Elementary and are assisted by Jennifer Farris with the LaSalle Parish School Board and Jena Elementary Pre-K teacher Dru Norris in the JES gymnasium during one of two official registration days for Pre-K students across the parish.

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April 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Catahoula/LaSalle Parish today announced that ranchers and livestock producers can apply for assistance from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses incurred in 2022.

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OLLA MILL REOPENS

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 15, 2026

Now Olla Hardwood The Town of Olla and LaSalle Parish received great news last week as it was learned the hardwood mill in Olla had reopened. The mill...

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TOP GROWING SCHOOL SYSTEM: LaSalle Parish #6 In State

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 15, 2026

The LaSalle Parish School System continues to lead the state in testing growth as revealed last week by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE). ...

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Riser proving leadership abilities in House

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 15, 2026

As a 20-year veteran of public service, beginning in 2008 in the Louisiana Senate and now as District 20 State Representative, Neil Riser’s experience...

Obituaries

J.W. Thomas

July 15, 2026

John “J.W.” Walter Thomas, 81, of the Nebo community, Jena, passed peacefully from this life and entered his eternal home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, ...

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Lester Francis to seek Jena Alderman re-election

July 15, 2026

Lester Francis of Jena announced this week his intention to seek re-election for Town of Jena Alderman during the November 3, 2026, election. He has s...

Obituaries

Eva McDowell

July 15, 2026

Eva Jeanell Bordelon McDowell, 86, of Jena, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2026,...