Throughout this issue of The Jena Times, there are four icons, a Pumpkin, a Leaf, an Apple and a Coffee Cup, randomly placed in obscure locations.This week’s unique scavenger hunt allows readers to search through the issue, find the four icons and call (318) 316-6819 between 7-9 a.m., Thursday, Octo...

The LaSalle Parish School Board approved several purchases and school equipment upgrades/ repairs during their monthly meeting held October 1 at the LaSalle Parish Media Center in Jena.The largest purchase involved the intercom system at Olla-Standard Elementary School, which has not worked since sc...

One of the largest health fairs in the parish is set to take place Friday, October 18, on the grounds of Hardtner Medical Center (HMC) in Urania from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This year the health fair will include a $2 entrance fee (12 & under free) with all fees going directly to the LaSalle Parish APP...

Students from across LaSalle Parish gathered at their schools’ flagpoles Wednesday morning, September 25, as they joined with a million others around ...

Social media recently had many LaSalle residents alarmed as it was reported an attempted kidnapping had occurred in Jena September 22 by an illegal al...

The 2024 edition of the Howdy Neighbor Day Festival is set for Saturday, October 5, at the Jena Town Park. Gates will open at 9 a.m. with events, acti...