Louisiana Snake ID Visits the LaSalle Parish Libraries The LaSalle Parish Library’s summer programs concluded last week with a visit from Louisiana Snake ID – a Louisiana family passionate about saving snake lives. The show took place on Friday, July 18 with a morning presentation in Jena and aftern...

The cast of the #thrive Arts Theater Youth Camp brought a headline-worthy performance last Friday, July 18 in the Jena High School Auditorium during their presentation of Newsies JR. the musical. Thirty-four students from sixth to twelfth grades attended the ten-day camp at Jena High School prior to...

The Year 1976 was one of LaSalle Parish’s busiest years and many news stories were recorded in The Jena Times highlighting everything from achievements to tragedies. The year began with a meeting of representatives from nearly every town and parish organization to collaborate on events planned for t...

When Tullos Mayor Karla Cockerham first assumed office some seven years ago, she was determined to make her hometown a better place to live. Her missi...

Urania Town HallUrania Mayor, Jay Ivy, is very optimistic about the future of Urania.“We are pleased with the multiple businesses, including Drax, LaS...

Five local churches and various local businesses have joined together to sponsor the 2nd Annual Back to School Blessings Event, set for Monday, July 2...