Trump Tariffs Levels the Playing Field

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer on

April 9, 2025

We have all heard the roar of criticism of President Trump’s tariffs imposed on April 2nd. Let me begin by saying that Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs didn’t start a trade war; Instead, they are the response to a 50-year trade war against the U.S.

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Softball Playoff Brackets Released

April 16, 2025

The LHSAA has released the softball playoff brackets, which begin this week. Both the Jena Lady Giants and the LaSalle Lady Tigers will play next week...

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A Very Special Prom!

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 16, 2025

It was a day long anticipated and one that will not soon be forgotten for 16 LaSalle Parish high school special needs students. On Thursday, April 10,...

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Jena’s Easter In The Park Friday

Mayor Edwards excited about event

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 16, 2025

Jena Mayor LaDawn Edwards informed the Jena Town Council during their monthly meeting April 7, that this year’s Easter in the Park event is set and re...

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Staff Report Schools Dismiss Friday For Easter Break

Schools Dismiss Friday For Easter Break

April 16, 2025

LaSalle Parish schools will be closed Good Friday, April 18 and remain closed until Tuesday, April 29, for the annual Easter holiday break. When schoo...

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Olla and Urania Hear Fire District Proposal

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

April 16, 2025

During their regular monthly meetings, the Urania and Olla town councils learned more about the proposed parish wide fire district during a presentati...

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Media Frenzy at ICE Facility

Mahmoud Khalil ruled deportable

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 16, 2025

The world’s eyes were once again on Jena, Louisiana last week as Columbia University graduate and anti-Isarel protest leader Mahmoud Khalil was determ...