LDWF: Louisiana Black Bear hunting lottery now open

Catahoula News, News

Staff Report on 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 Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), will be held in all Louisiana Black Bear Management Areas Dec. 5-20.

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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...

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Jena council adopts police overtime policy, takes up other business

By Craig Franklin Editor

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 i...

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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...