ICE detains five people in Jena

A large law enforcement presence was seen last Thursday morning, April 23, in the parking lot of Sanctuary Family Worship Center in Jena, as five illegal aliens were arrested following a traffic stop.

News

By Craig Franklin Editor on April 29, 2026

Five individuals were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents last Thursday morning following a traffic stop by a LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s deputy in the city limits of Jena.

Catahoula News, News

Outrage over Outages

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 29, 2026

Concordia Electric customers frustrated The buildup of outrage from many Concordia Electric Cooperative (CEC) customers reached its breaking point las...

Columns/Opinions

“A Line of Truth”

The Pastoral Call

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

April 29, 2026

Several years ago, the Concord/Union Baptist Association (the Association that we are a member of) sponsored an event to help encourage Pastors. This ...

News

Early Voting starts Saturday

LaSalle/Catahoula Parishes

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 29, 2026

Early voting for the May 16 Closed Party Primary Election will begin this Saturday, May 2, and continue until next Saturday, May 9, with the exception...

News

National Day of Prayer May 7

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 29, 2026

Two events in LaSalle - Jena & Olla Throughout history, Americans have lifted up fervent prayers to God on behalf of our nation. From the first gather...

News

Five Const. Amendments on May 16 ballot

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 29, 2026

Voters throughout Louisiana will join together to decide the fate of five constitutional amendments during the May 16 Party Primary Election. Each of ...

Obituaries

Oscar Thompson

April 29, 2026

Oscar Alan Thompson, 72, of Leesville, passed from this life on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his lake house. Services were held at 10 a.m., Sunday, Ap...