Jena Town Council adopts stricter property code

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By Craig Franklin Editor on May 13, 2026

Property owners in Jena who own abandoned and run-down properties take notice: The Jena Town Council adopted an ordinance during their meeting last week that has the legal language for the council to take harsher action should the need arise.

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THE JENA TIMES wins “Newspaper of the Year”

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May 13, 2026

The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal earned the highest honor in the industry last week as they were awarded the 2025 Newspaper of the Year for Di...

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LaSalle High School Graduation set for Friday, May 15

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May 13, 2026

Graduation exercises for LaSalle High School will be held Friday evening, May 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Tiger Stadium (weather permitting) in Olla. The p...

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Party Primary Election Sat.

Only 7% turnout in Early Voting

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 13, 2026

Voters across Louisiana will head to the polls Saturday, May 16, for the Closed Party Primary Election, following a week of Early Voting that saw arou...

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Catahoula Schools Set Graduations For Thursday & Friday

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May 13, 2026

Graduation ceremonies for Catahoula Parish’s two high schools will be held this week as announced by Catahoula School Superintendent Johnnie Adams. Bl...

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Deborah Mayo announces School Board candidacy

May 13, 2026

Deborah Mayo of Jena officially announced her intentions to seek a second term for the District 7 seat of the LaSalle Parish School Board, subject to ...

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Brandon Rowton announces School Board candidacy

May 13, 2026

Brandon Rowton of Whitehall, officially announced his candidacy for the LaSalle Parish School Board, District 9, for the November 3, 2026, election. R...