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...

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article appeared on the front page of the December 15, 1906 issue of The Jena Times. It was written by Henry E. Hardtner and was submitted to this office for republication by Gary Smith. Hardtner, who was instrumental in the creation of La-Salle Parish from Catahoula Pa...

The Louisiana Senate last week approved a bill that would classify abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances, sending it to Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk for his signature. The Senate voted 29-7 to concur with a controversial House amendment on the bill, Senate Bill 276, despite pushback from some...

As temperatures soar and the hot summer months approach, it’s crucial to prioritize the safety of your beloved pets. Heatstroke can have devastating c...

Hurricane season is once again upon us, and the LSU AgCenter has recommendations to mitigate potential damage and losses to yards, homes and animals a...

Lawmakers are adding back some of the money for public school teacher stipends next year, and they gave final approval late last week to bills that wo...