Drax leads LFA educator’s tour in Urania

Draxâs LaSalle Bioenergy biomass pellet plant is viewed from the air. Drax partnered with the Louisiana Forestry Association (LFA) to guide their annual Educatorâs Tour across its pellet plant in Urania. The LFA Educatorâs Tour is used to inform educators of Louisianaâs renewable resources, including water, wildlife and woodlands.

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July 26, 2022

Renewable energy company Drax partnered with the Louisiana Forestry Association (LFA) to guide their annual Educator’s Tour across its pellet plant in Urania. The tour was guided by members of Drax’s sustainable forestry team Alexandra Sullivan, Bretta Palmer, Aaron Clark and Steven Galloway, who took the participants through Drax’s procurement, pelleting and shipping processes at its LaSalle Bioenergy pellet plant.

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Veterans Day in LaSalle Parish 2025

November 19, 2025

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LaSalle Parish Honors Veterans

Programs held in Jena and Olla

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Programs held in Jena and Olla LaSalle Parish residents took time Tuesday, November 11, to honor all veterans during two programs held in Jena and Oll...

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Jena High School Veterans Day Essay Winner

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Third Annual Veterans 5K A Success

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On Saturday, November 8, the 3rd Annual Veterans 5K was hosted by Victory Fitness of Jena, seeing over 30 participate in the run, and many more lining...

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Jena High Graduation Changed

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November 19, 2025

The date of Jena High School’s 2026 high school graduation ceremony has been changed with officials citing parent input as the reason for the change. ...

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LGH’s Massive Renovation Project

$2-million grant to modernize second story

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 19, 2025

$2-million grant to modernize second story A massive renovation project will soon be underway at LaSalle General Hospital (LGH) in Jena, thanks to a $...