The LaSalle Parish Police Jury approved two appointments, an employee change request and several items of regular business at their monthly meeting last week at the courthouse meeting room. The jury appointed Ashley Franklin Keene to serve the unexpired term of her father, Sammy Franklin, on the Lib...

The LaSalle Parish School Board approved two assistant principalships during their regular monthly meeting held Monday night, March 14, at the media center in Jena. On unanimous votes, the Board approved the performance standards and two-year contracts for Jennifer Peters, Assistant Principal at Je...

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announced recently that Louisiana will suspend its participation in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), effective immediately. The announcement comes amid concerns raised by citizens, government watchdog organizations and media reports about potentia...

When someone is abusing drugs, there are often telltale signs and symptoms that are both physical and behavioral, including: • Sudden mood swings. • C...

Street Names • Rush • Poppers • Climax Description Inhalants are common household and workplace substances that are sniffed or huffed to give the user...

Urania Town Engineer Glenn Turner with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson announced to the Council at their meeting last week that the town unfortunatel...