One Legal Right Can’t Violate Another - The Jena Times

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer on

February 11, 2026

One Legal Right Can’t Violate Another

Two recent events, both involving Immigration and Enforcement (ICE), underscore that one individual’s legal right may not be used to trump or defeat the legal right of others, including law enforcement.

Community Events, News

LPSB SCHOOL MENUS

February 11, 2026

BREAKFAST THURSDAY, 12th: Cinnamon toast, sausage, applesauce, fruit juice FRIDAY, 13th: Maple butter waffles, popcorn chicken, fruit, juice TUESDAY, ...

Features, Lifestyle

District Attorney for the 28th Judicial District Reed J. Walters

Second Longest Serving DA in Louisiana

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

February 11, 2026

In January of 1991 local attorney and LaSalle native J. Reed Walters took his first oath of office as the newly elected District Attorney of the 28th ...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

There’ll Never Be Another Terri Corley

February 11, 2026

It seems we are losing LaSalle Parish’s cherished treasures at a rapid pace. Each year, we are faced with the reality that many of our prized citizens...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Feline Frolics

February 11, 2026

I have a new cat, and to look at her one would think that she was a typical demure feline-all dressed in calico colors in shades of rust, black, and c...

Obituaries

Lillie Reeves

February 11, 2026

Lillie Christine Reeves, 98, of Jena, passed away peacefully surrounded by care and compassion on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at LaSalle Nursing Home ...

Obituaries

Shirley Cotton

February 11, 2026

Shirley Cotton, 85, of Jonesville, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home. Services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, ...