My family was involved in a theatre production in an old theater. The men’s changing room was nothing but an old converted closet. We were stuffed tight in there, which made for times of joking, telling stories, and barely getting into costume before the opening scene. One night we were still gettin...

A large number of local citizens was present at the LaSalle Library meeting room last Thursday night to hear Concordia Sentinel Editor Stanley Nelson discuss his new book about the murder of a Black law enforcement officer in 1965 outside Bogalusa. Books were available and a signing followed Nelson...

The following were booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail in Jena during the past week: Genniva Lowery, 42, of Olla, was arrested Oct. 31 by sheriff officers and charged with possession of CDS II – methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Candice Bass, 32, of Olla, was arrested Nov. 2 by ...

The second day found your scribe and Lowell Randall, my traveling companion, off on another 200- mile journey. We left Olla and proceeded to Jonesvill...

Elderly Care Relief If you are caring for an elderly resident and need someone to relieve you of the care a few hours a week, call the LaSalle Council...

This year – 2021 – Jena is observing its sesquicentennial year or 150th anniversary. During the Civil War and for several years thereafter, the only p...