Jena council adopts police overtime policy, takes up other business

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By Craig Franklin Editor on August 12, 2026

The Jena Town Council voted Monday, Aug. 3, to adopt an amendment to its personnel policy governing overtime pay for police officers, one of several items addressed during the council’s regular monthly meeting at Jena Town Hall.

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LaSalle School Superintendent highlights academic gains during back to school address

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 12, 2026

LaSalle Parish School System Superintendent Jon Garrett opened the new school year last Tuesday morning, August 4, with a message of celebration, poin...

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Donny Richardson seeks Jena council reelection

August 12, 2026

Donny Richardson of Jena has announced his candidacy for reelection as an Alderman for the Town of Jena during the November 3, 2026, election. Richard...

Catahoula News, News

LDWF: Louisiana Black Bear hunting lottery now open

Staff Report

August 12, 2026

The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery is now open to hunters through Friday, Aug. 28. The hunt, administered by the Louisiana Department of Wildlif...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

A word about elections and neighbors

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 12, 2026

Election season is upon us again, and with it comes something that rural Louisiana does both remarkably well and, at times, remarkably poorly. There i...

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

August 12, 2026

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

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Baton Rouge man arrested for drugs after callers report his reckless driving

Submitted Article

August 12, 2026

A 46-year-old Baton Rouge man was arrested last week after his reckless driving had individuals call 911 on his vehicle. A subsequent stop by a deputy...