Social media recently had many LaSalle residents alarmed as it was reported an attempted kidnapping had occurred in Jena September 22 by an illegal alien. However, after a thorough joint investigation by the Jena Police Department and the La-Salle Parish Sheriff’s Office, it was concluded that the i...

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, activities and entertainment held all day and into the night. Admission prices are $5 for ages 5-10 and $10 for ages 16 and up. Children under 5 are admit...

This year marks the 84th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers has sponsored and supported National Newspaper Week, a week-long promotion of the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada. National Newspaper Week is October 6-12 and is a week set ...

Photos from LaSalle's Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 27, 2024 in Olla:

The first annual Walk for Recovery event was held Saturday morning in Jena where over 100 people participated in a walk through downtown Jena and a sp...

Photos from Olla Downtown Homecoming on Saturday, September 28, 2024 (Taken by Jon Conrad of JC_Photography):