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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Eight Veterans Receive Quilts of Valor

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May 27, 2026

Eight deserving LaSalle Parish veterans were honored Thursday night, May 21, as the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented them with personalized quilts...

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First Quarter Sales Tax Figures Released

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 27, 2026

Collections rise 27% from 4Q 2025 After averaging a decrease of approximately ten percent during the last half of 2025, sales tax collections saw a co...

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Seth Corley announces School Board candidacy

May 27, 2026

Seth Corley of Whitehall announced his intention to seek reelection for the District 9 seat of the LaSalle Parish School Board during the November 3, ...

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Memorial Day coverage next week

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 27, 2026

Due to an early printing deadline, coverage of the parish’s two Memorial Day programs will be featured in next week’s issue of this newspaper, as anno...

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Four Months until Sales along 84

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May 27, 2026

Start planning now! With school dismissing for the summer and the days slowing down, the LaSalle Parish Sales Along 84 committee reminds residents sum...

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CWD Ban Modified

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 27, 2026

Lessens restrictions The Louisiana Legislature took action last week that lessened the LDWF’s (Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries) CWD (Chro...