Candidates Qualify - The Jena Times

LaSalle Assessor Tom Kendrick fills out qualifying paperwork as instructed by La-Salle Clerk of Court Steve Andrews last Tuesday morning, August 8. Kendrick and Andrews went unopposed to continue serving in their positions for another term.

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August 15, 2023

Candidates Qualify

Qualifying for the fall election was held last week setting the stage for several races in LaSalle Parish and across the state. When the books were closed last Thursday, six candidates qualified for LaSalle Parish Sheriff and 26 candidates qualified for various seats on the La Salle Parish Police Jury.

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One of the Most Successful Government Projects in Decades

Broadband internet now accessible in nearly all of LaSalle Parish

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 14, 2026

Broadband internet now accessible in nearly all of LaSalle Parish When Covid-19 shut down the nation in 2020, a major deficit was discovered in rural ...

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Positive Tullos Meeting Clears Up Water Issues

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 14, 2026

Tullos Mayor Karla Cockerham and members of the Tullos Town Council spent over an hour at the start of their January 5 meeting clearing up the Tullos ...

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Teachers of the Year LaSalle Parish

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 14, 2026

The meeting room for the LaSalle Parish School Board’s January 6 meeting was packed last week as the 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year were recognized by...

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Town of Urania Sells Utility Vehicle

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 14, 2026

The Urania Town Council conducted business quickly Monday night, January 5, where among the items was selling a town utility vehicle.The town’s 2022 K...

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Trout Man Arrested for Rape

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January 14, 2026

A 17-year-old Trout man was arrested last week by the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Department (LPSO) on a rape charge.According to LPSO Public Information...

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January is National Stalking Awareness Month

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Stalking: It is SERIOUS!True Story: Tim began appearing at the same Christian group Jean attended.“At first I think he is lonely and finds me an appro...