Unemployment rates released last week by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of April 2024 showed unemployment rates remain unchanged for LaSalle Parish at 3.7% (not seasonally adjusted rate). Statewide, the unemployment rate dropped from 4.4% in March to 3.4% in April below the nat...

Businesses of LaSalle Parish are encouraged to take advantage of a special offer by The Jena Times as the newspaper will provide a free advertising event set for the July 31 issue. The free advertising will come in the form of a short article about the business, including contact information, employ...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail last week: Jennifer Ponds, 46, of Jena, was arrested May 18 by the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office for contempt of court. Carrindeous Jackson, 19, of Jena, was arrested May 18 by the Jena Police Department for contempt o...

Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley’s “Let Teachers Teach” workgroup released recommendations viewed as critical to supportin...

A Senate bill that would have required heating and air-conditioning systems in school buses failed on the Louisiana House floor last week at the Capit...

Submitted Article The freedom of educators and students is becoming increasingly restricted due to unconstitutional policies adopted by some school di...