The best way to make a difference - The Jena Times

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

By Craig Franklin Editor on April 22, 2026

The best way to make a difference

There is much controversy in society today. From the national level to the local level, it seems as though people of all walks of life have a negative attitude and are ready to disagree, and nearly fight each other on everything from parking spaces to political views.

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

April 22, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Justice Thomas Addresses Progressivism Dangers

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

April 22, 2026

As America approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I think it is timely and important to address this topic. In a compell...

Catahoula News, News

Catahoula Jury looking at raising garbage rates

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 22, 2026

Other items discussed at meeting The Catahoula Parish Police Jury is seriously considering raising garbage rates back to their original rates after th...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Deborah Mayo:

One Red Cent

By Deborah Mayo

April 22, 2026

If you are 50 years old or above, you know that change in this world is inevitable. You also understand that the older you get, the less you like chan...

News

LaSalle Parish Police Jury breezes through April agenda

By Kimberly Franklin Staff Reporter

April 22, 2026

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury took less than five minutes to complete their agenda during their monthly meeting held Monday night, April 13. Among th...

Obituaries

Loyd Britt

April 22, 2026

Loyd Joe Britt, 84, of Wildsville, passed from this life on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born October 24, 1941, in Dallas, Texas. He was a veteran ...