Special Veterans Day Feature Mr. Bill Appleby, US Air Force veteran, had just graduated high school and was seventeen years of age when he voluntarily signed up the United States Air Force. The country was only five years removed from WWII and had recently entered the Korean War when he joined. He w...

Jena resident Burl Clark is the last living World War II veteran in LaSalle Parish, as the many other men who served during that great war have passed on. Clark was in the United States Air Force, and early in his service, was stationed at the Foster Air Force Base in Victoria, Texas. It was here th...

The Jena High School Marching Band has been busy during the past few weeks as they have competed in three different festivals recording outstanding scores. JHS Band Director Stephen Taylor noted the competition season began on October 24 as they traveled to West Monroe for the District 1 Festival. “...

LaSalle 4-H members turned out with dishes in hand for the Fall Cookery Contest held October 17, 2023, at the 4-H Office in Jena. Members showcased th...

Ingredients: 3 large eggs 1⁄2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1⁄2 cup dark corn syrup 1 1⁄2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 1⁄2 cups pumpkin purée 1 t...

Owners Jessica and Craig McDougald held ribbon cutting ceremonies Saturday, October 28 at their new eating establishment Salad Heaven, located at 3410...