Lake Claiborne turning heads as trophy bass fishery

Lake Claiborne turning

Sports

August 2, 2022

Back in 1966, my job took me to the Claiborne Parish seat of Homer. I enjoyed getting to know the folks there and as a fisherman, something else made me smack my lips in anticipation of the new lake that was being built.

Columns/Opinions

5 Steps of Failure

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

October 22, 2025

Success – the one thing that everyone strives for. Webster defines success as a favorable termination of an adventure; the attainment of wealth, favor...

News

Fire Rating Lowered In Tullos

By Reagan Franklin Knight Assistant Editor

October 22, 2025

The Tullos Town Council was pleased to learn that they received a lower PIAL (Property Insurance Association of Louisiana) grade for the year during t...

News

Olla Receives New Alderwoman

By Reagan Franklin Knight Assistant Editor

October 22, 2025

The Olla Town Council welcomed a new member during its regular monthly meeting held Tuesday, October 14, with Clerk of Court Steve Andrews administeri...

News

Rep. Firment Addresses Police Jury

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 22, 2025

District 22 State Representative Gabe Firment addressed the LaSalle Parish Police Jury during their October 13 meeting in Jena where he suggested they...

Obituaries, Obituary

Card of Thanks – Gloria Purvis

October 22, 2025

The family of Gloria Purvis would like to thank you very much for the cards, flowers, food and kind expressions of sympathy shown following her passin...

News

Magnolia Books Ribbon Cutting

October 22, 2025

Owners Chad and Shannon Girlinghouse held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event on Monday, October 20, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening o...