Agreement Could Keep Diversion Canal Road Open - The Jena Times

Tensas Basin Levee District Executive Director Brandon Waggoner addressed the Catahoula Parish Police Jury during their meeting September 14 in Harrisonburg. (Photo by Jodie Routon.)

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By Jodie Routon Editor, Catahoula Current on September 23, 2026

Agreement Could Keep Diversion Canal Road Open

The Catahoula Police Jury voted to accept a proposed five-year endeavor agreement with the Tensas Basin Levee District that could keep approximately 10 miles of Diversion Canal Road open to public travel after the Levee District completes repairs.

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Catahoula Police Jury rejects library budget

By Jodie Routon Editor, Catahoula Current

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