New pavilion construction at town square underway

Contractors poured the concrete slab for a new pavilion early in the morning Thursday, March 5, as work began on the new pavilion at the Town Square in downtown Jena.

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By Craig Franklin Editor on

March 11, 2026

New pavilion construction at town square underway

Work on the Town of Jena’s new town square pavilion began last week and progress continues at a rapid pace.

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ROD BRADY DESIGN BEGINS

Architects are officially working on the design

March 11, 2026

Architects are officially working on the design It was a day that had been long anticipated last Tuesday for the Central Louisiana Technical Community...

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Town of Tullos taking bids for new welcome sign

By Melissa Stroud Staff Reporter

March 11, 2026

Tullos Mayor Karla Cockerham informed members of the Tullos Town Council during their monthly meeting held March 2 that she has been looking into gett...

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Urania Square renamed in late Mayor’s honor

By Melissa Stroud Staff Reporter

March 11, 2026

The Urania Town Council voted unanimously March 2 at their regular monthly meeting to rename the Urania Town Square in honor of former mayor Terri Cor...

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School Board approves 2026-27 school calendar

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

Members of the LaSalle Parish School Board approved their 2026-2027 calendar which extends the school year to add two additional breaks, one in the fa...

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Ten Commandments will soon be displayed in schools

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

The Ten Commandments will soon be displayed in all LaSalle Parish classrooms following a decision by the LaSalle Parish School Board during their mont...

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Bids to be solicited for additional weight room equipment at both high schools

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

After hearing about the needs from Jena and LaSalle high school’s football coaches, the LaSalle Parish School Board voted to advertise for bids to pur...