The Jena Town Council learned that their major water project is 70% complete during the Council’s monthly meeting held March 3 at the Jena Town Hall. Town Superintendent Ronny Steele noted that a progress meeting held February 27 with the contractor of the project revealed Womack & Sons is approxima...

During their regular monthly meeting, the Tullos Town Council received both good news and bad news regarding its water system.The good news was provided by Caleb Black with JCP Management, who has been working for nearly a year trying to locate where and why Tullos has experienced millions of gallon...

Members of the L.A.D.D. Center of Jena kicked off the Mardi Gras season with fun, food and dance at the annual celebration event held last Friday at the Centennial Cultural Center in downtown Olla. Upon arrival, L.A.D.D. employees were decked out in hats, beads and feather boas, filling the room wit...

Sheriff issues safety message after morning fog events Several mornings of dense fog last week resulted in many residents reaching out to the LaSalle ...

Coalition to assist schools in preparing students for workforce A special nine-parish meeting was held in Jena last week as education officials met wi...

With new telephone numbers in high demand, the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the addition of the new 457 area code to the existing 318 ...