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November 12, 2025

Check Your Receipts

With the release of the third quarter sales tax collection figures last week, many have noticed one expired sales tax continues to receive collections, although it expired on June 30, 2023.

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LaSalle Regains Title of Lowest Jobless Rate North of I10

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

LaSalle Parish’s unemployment numbers rebounded in August to once again reclaim the title of the lowest jobless rate of any parish north of I10.After ...

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Electronic Meters Approved in Jena

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

Customers of the Town of Jena’s water and gas service will soon have new meters installed at their residences and businesses as part of a $1-million m...

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Town of Urania Receives Update on Sewer Project

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

November 12, 2025

The Urania Town Council met Monday evening at Town Hall, where members heard updates on the town’s sewer treatment plant improvements, adopted a new s...

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LaSalle Arrests

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November 12, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: William Sharp, 17, of Jena, was arrested Nov...

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Jena’s Proposed 2026 Budget Approved

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

The Town of Jena introduced their 2026 Budget during their November 3 meeting showing the town’s finances are in excellent condition and several items...

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New Town Superintendent Named for Jena

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

With the retirement of Jena Town Superintendent Ronny Steele at the end of October, the Town of Jena welcomed David Batchelor as their new superintend...