The Louisiana State Legislature passed House Bill 684 by Representative Neil Riser, to advance LDWF’s ability to fund the management, conservation, restoration and enhancement of the Louisiana black bear. On Tuesday, June 18, the bill was officially signed by Governor Jeff Landry.Riser, of Columbia ...

Last Friday, Debra Jo and Tommy Hailey, also known as a “Pair-a-Docs”, visited the Jena branch of the LaSalle Parish Library as a part of the Summer Reading Program. These Pair-a-Docs “edutained” with magic, music and comedy in educational games and activities.The Summer Reading Program will conclud...

The LaSalle Riding Club hosted their end of-the-year banquet Monday night, June 17, at the Jena Rodeo Arena facility. Boosting of one of the large memberships in recent years, this year’s club is comprised of high school students from throughout the area and achieved great success during the 2023-20...

70 Years Ago July 1, 1954 Rev. Wesley O. Lynch was appointed pastor of the Nolley Memorial Methodist Church of Jena at the recent annual Louisiana Met...

Finally, A Reliable Fire Truck... By Jack Willis - The Jena Times, February 24, 1999 Jena’s first fire protection provided by an old antiquated fire t...

Historic Castor Springs – Part 2 In the June 5 Jena Times, this column gave information about the early history of Castor Springs, the first settlemen...