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Auditor: Jena’s overall finances strong, but gas, sewer funds keep losing money

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

The Town of Jena received a clean opinion on its 2025 audit and saw its total net position grow by more than $3.6 million, but the town’s gas and sewe...

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Routine Jena fire report turns into questions about out-of-town calls

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

A routine monthly report from the Jena Fire Department turned into a broader discussion at the Jena Town Council’s Sept. 14 meeting about how far the ...

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Jena Mayor details improvements; fall events

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards used her monthly report to the Jena Town Council on Sept. 14 to update council members on the town square lighting project and...

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Olla Downtown Homecoming set for Oct. 3, offering time to reconnect with family and friends

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

As LaSalle High School celebrates its annual homecoming festivities Friday, Oct. 2, the Town of Olla will follow the next day with its own Downtown Ho...

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Entergy eases confidentiality restrictions in Meta power case

By Nolan McKendry The Center Square

September 23, 2026

Entergy Louisiana has agreed to loosen confidentiality restrictions that prevented some consumer advocates from reviewing highly sensitive evidence in...

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Police Jury breezes through Sept. meeting

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 23, 2026

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury breezed through their September agenda during their monthly meeting held September 14, taking care of routine items inc...