Adjustments should see system fare better next year Fiscal year 2025-2026 ended June 30 and while the projected deficit for the LaSalle Parish School Board wasn’t as high as originally predicted, it was still over $1 million. According to Business Manager Sara Andrews, the system was able to trim th...

It’s been two years since the public swimming pool in Olla was demolished due to safety issues and costly repairs. But last week, the LaSalle Recreational District No. 22 (LRD) finally received the architectural plans for a new pool and there is excitement in the air once again. LRD President Melind...

Steamboat Park in Harrisonburg received new flag poles and new flags and a special dedication ceremony was held Thursday, July 2 with many in attendance. The new additions, located at the entrance to the old Ouachita River Bridge, were donated by the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office as part of Amer...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Catahoula Parish Jail during the last week: (more…)

Highlights from The Jena Times Archives 70 Years Ago July 5, 1956 Making Farming Less Hazardous: July 22-28, 1956, a week was expected to be devoted t...