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October 18, 2022

DOWN HOME Views!

Have you ever noticed that the word retired has tired as the main word? If you go to bed at 8 PM and get up at 8 AM maybe you should be thinking about retirement. If you have moved your two rockers to the front porch, retiring might be in your immediate future.

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New pavilion construction at town square underway

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

Work on the Town of Jena’s new town square pavilion began last week and progress continues at a rapid pace. Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards noted during ...

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School Board approves 2026-27 school calendar

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

Members of the LaSalle Parish School Board approved their 2026-2027 calendar which extends the school year to add two additional breaks, one in the fa...

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Ten Commandments will soon be displayed in schools

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

The Ten Commandments will soon be displayed in all LaSalle Parish classrooms following a decision by the LaSalle Parish School Board during their mont...

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Bids to be solicited for additional weight room equipment at both high schools

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

After hearing about the needs from Jena and LaSalle high school’s football coaches, the LaSalle Parish School Board voted to advertise for bids to pur...

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LaSalle man rescued on Catahoula waterway

Staff Report

March 11, 2026

A LaSalle Parish man was rescued on a Catahoula Parish waterway Friday, March 6, thanks to the efforts of many in the Catahoula Parish emergency respo...

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LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

March 11, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)