Jena Council Approves Police Budget Increase - The Jena Times

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By Craig Franklin Editor on

January 21, 2026

Jena Council Approves Police Budget Increase

The Jena Police Department had their 2026 budget increased by $22,000.00 during the Jena Town Council’s January 12 meeting last week.

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LaSalle’s Greatest Marketing Tool

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January 21, 2026

I recently had the pleasure of visiting with a fairly new resident of the Jena area and it reminded me once again about how good we have it in LaSalle...

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LaSalle Arrests

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January 21, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Angella Fisher, 30, of Olla, was arrested Ja...

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SCOTUS Hears Two Important Cases

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer, Staff Report

January 21, 2026

There are two very important cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, one that will affect the nation and one our beloved Louisiana, especially.The first ...

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Olla PD Stops Drug Trafficking

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January 21, 2026

The Olla Police Department made another significant narcotic arrest recently which resulted in a large number of illegal narcotics from being distribu...

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Abram Makes the Rules

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January 21, 2026

Our family is soon to be blessed with a brandnew baby boy which will make 5 fine grandsons for my hubby and me. The gender is no surprise because boys...

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Deville Man Arrested by LDWF

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January 21, 2026

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged deer hunting violations in LaSalle Parish on Janu...