The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Paula Loraine Franklin, 45, of Jonesville, was arrested August 11 by the Louisiana State Police for contempt of court and a fugitive arrest warrant. Darius J. Ray, 39, of Ferriday, was arrested ...

James R. “Jimmy” Sawtelle III, chancellor of Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC), announced last week his intention to retire in spring 2026, concluding a career in higher education and workforce development spanning more than three decades.A Ville Platte native and resident of Rap...

A new era began recently for Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home in Jena when the longtime Jena business was purchased by Robby Tarver, who also owns Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory in Ball. Tarver owns several businesses that operate in Central Louisiana but noted he has family and friends in LaSall...

Woodmen Chapter 1145 Meeting WOW Chapter 1145 will hold their quarterly meeting on Monday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. New officers will be elected for ...

Changes in the way football fans acquire tickets to home football games in LaSalle Parish will be different this year as the school system moves to a ...

The Jena Town Council accepted the low bid of $16,000.00 from Aubrey Ford to demolish two buildings located at the corner of US 84 and Third Street du...