The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Brandon Brewster, 26, of Nebo, was arrested February 3 by the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office for two counts of contempt of court. Joel Rodgers, 51, of Jena, was arrested February 3 by the LaSal...

The LaSalle Parish School Board reviewed many finance related items during meetings held February 3, including the Transportation Committee meeting, the Finance Committee meeting and the regular Board meeting. David Vercher, CPA with The Vercher Group, presented the Board’s annual July 1, 2024, thro...

Southern Arkansas University (SAU) in Magnolia, AR, recently released their fall 2025 Dean’s List with an Olla student earning recognition.Grace Ilene Fowler, a junior Business Administration: Management major from Olla, was named to the list after posting a 3.5 GPA or higher during the semester.A t...

Despite Winter Storm Fern knocking out electricity during the last week of January, Town of Tullos officials noted the town never lost water thanks to...

In the January 28, 2026, issue of this newspaper, on Page 7A, one student at Jena High School was inadvertently left off the Honor Roll List.Eleventh ...

Valentine’s Day brings roses to mind, and for us gardeners, that’s a good thing — because this holiday serves as a reminder that it’s time to prune ma...