Rep. Neil Riser filed legislation last week to eliminate the state personal income tax beginning January 1, 2026. Riser’s bill excludes domestic and foreign estates, trusts and corporations. Riser referred to President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 speech of his legislation where he declared “America has t...

It was a very busy Saturday in LaSalle Parish for the first weekend of April with several big events taking place. Along with the usual spring activities of baseball and softball action, the Caroline Bradford Memorial Scholarship fundraising event was held at the Jena Community Center where Casie Br...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail last week: Bridgette McGee, 33, of Jena, was arrested March 28 by the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office for domestic abuse battery child endangerment. Chad Deville, 49, of Deville, was arrested March 30 by the LaSalle Pari...

The annual Urania Homecoming event, set for April 13, was the main topic of discussion during the Urania Town Council’s regular monthly meeting held M...

The Restore Louisiana Small Business Loan Program has extended its deadline once again and a former legislator is helping spread the word. Applicants ...

Women's Conference at Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will host a women’s conference on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. T...