Week four of the Centennial Cultural Center’s summer camps came to an end last Friday in Olla where campers were challenged to experience literacy in the great outdoors. The camp allowed the youth participants to hear from several visitors from various organizations, such as the Louisiana Departmen...

Bulls & Barrels Event Hookin’ S Productions and TNT Bucking Bulls presents Bulls and Barrels on Friday, July 21, 2023 in Jena. The gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Admission will be $5 and kids 5 and under get in free. There will be a concession stand. L&A Women’s Conference Pastor...

Olla residents (above, from left) Linda Gilliam, Karlene Taylor and Janette Reily visit while enjoying a day at the Olla Town Square Market last Tuesday, July 11. Each Tuesday the market is open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and features a wide variety of items for sale, including homegrown products an...

When Kay and I were dating, a snake may have figured into her decision to marry me. She and daughter, Melissa were visiting me in my mobile home when...

“Give me liberty or give me death.” This famous statement by Patrick Henry during our war for independence has always been a part of our history. It c...

Concordia Electric will hold it’s next board meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 5 p.m. Everyone, having completed Pre-K through 7th grade, is invit...