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January 21, 2026

Jena Mayor’s Husband Dies In Accident

In what is being described as an “unfortunate accident,” the husband of Jena Mayor LaDawn Cooper Edwards, Hugh “Eugene” Edwards, died last week as a result of drowning in Little River in south LaSalle Parish.

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Olla Council Updated on Projects

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

The Olla Town Council was updated about several projects and initiatives currently underway during their first meeting of the new year held January 13...

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Police Jury Elects 2026 Officers

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury elected their 2026 officers during the first meeting of the new year held Monday night, January 12. For the first time ...

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Jena Renovations Projects Continue

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

The Town of Jena continues to work on renovation projects to allow its citizens a better place to live, as two major project updates were presented du...

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Jena Council Amends RV Park Ordinance

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

One final revision was made to the Jena RV Park Ordinance during the Jena Town Council’s regular monthly meeting held January 12; a revision that allo...

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Jena Council Approves Police Budget Increase

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

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

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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...