The Catahoula Parish School Board has narrowed its search for the district’s next superintendent and established a timeline that could result in a new superintendent being selected on the first official student day of the 2026-27 school year.During its July meeting, board members certified the three...

The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians (JBCI) held a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremonies Monday morning, July 20, for their newly renovated Miko’s Gaming, located at 3020 Hina Chahta Street in Jena. The new facility offers some 70 gaming machines, a large bar, a TV wall and its restaur...

The Catahoula Parish LSU AgCenter will kick off a new monthly program, First Friday Coffee & Extension, on Friday, August 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Catahoula Parish Library in Harrisonburg. This informal meeting is designed to bring community members together for coffee, conversation, a...

The LaSalle Parish School System continues to lead the state in testing growth as revealed last week by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE). ...

As a 20-year veteran of public service, beginning in 2008 in the Louisiana Senate and now as District 20 State Representative, Neil Riser’s experience...

Lester Francis of Jena announced this week his intention to seek re-election for Town of Jena Alderman during the November 3, 2026, election. He has s...