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July 23, 2025

Top Stories of 1976

The Year 1976 was one of LaSalle Parish’s busiest years and many news stories were recorded in The Jena Times highlighting everything from achievements to tragedies.

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OPERATION RAWHIDE

25 individuals ‘ rounded up and moved out’ to jail for drug warrants

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 23, 2025

25 individuals ‘ rounded up and moved out’ to jail for drug warrants In one of the largest arrest warrant executions in over a year, the LaSalle Paris...

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SPECIAL ISSUE: Business and Industry Week Observed

Business and Industry Week Observed

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 23, 2025

Business and Industry Week Observed This year marks the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – established 1776. It als...

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Jena Town Council Meeting: Adopts resolution for Sales Along 84 event

Adopts resolution for Sales Along 84 event

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 23, 2025

Adopts resolution for Sales Along 84 event The Jena Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the September tri-state event Sales Al...

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Jena Town Council Meeting: Readvertises for bids to demo two buildings

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 23, 2025

Readvertises for bids to demo two buildings The Jena Town Council voted to readvertise for bids for the demolition of two buildings after it was deter...

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LaSalle Unemployment Rises

Relinquishes Number 2 Spot in State

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 23, 2025

For the first time in five years, LaSalle Parish is not in the top three of the state for the lowest unemployment numbers.Since the Covid-19 pandemic ...

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A Voice for Survivors:

New Law Protects Stalking Victims

By Clare Wilson Victim Advocate, LaSalle Parish Sheriff?s Office

July 23, 2025

House Bill 74 is now ACT 225 – effective August 1, 2025. ACT 225 provides for the termination of manufacturer of vehicle tracking services in certain ...