New Town Superintendent Named for Jena

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By Craig Franklin Editor on

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 superintendent during their November 3 meeting last week.

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LaSalle’s Roadshow

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

Jena small business owner Marsheela Walters, left, visits with Louisiana Central CEO Chris Masingill during the roadshow last week. Economic developme...

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Christmas in November for School Employees

Biannual sales tax checks approved by Board

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

Biannual sales tax checks approved by Board LaSalle Parish School System employees will receive Christmas in November as the second of the two excess ...

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Jena’s Town Square Set for Enhancements

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards has big plans to continue the transformation of the town square into a public space for all citizens. When an old house a...

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Students of the Year Selected

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November 12, 2025

LaSalle Parish’s Students of the Year were recently selected with Sawyer White chosen as 5th Grade Student of the Year, Bailey Puckett chosen as 8th G...

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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...