The following were booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail in Jena during the past week: James Zeagler, Jr., 41, of Olla, was arrested Oct. 15 by sheriff officers and charged with unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Robert Hosea, 49, of Olla, was arrested Oct. 16 by sheriff officers and charged with poss...

Lisa Grant with WoodmenLife pours rock into the new flowerbed as Abby Evans and Casey Valentine spread the rock and (background) Jessica Breithaupt and Lindy Wiley ready to help. As part of their Giving Together initiative, WoodmenLife and volunteers recently created a flowerbed and rock garden arou...

In the August 18 column I shared some stories from my friend, Jimmie Ray “Jiggs” Newsom of Sikes. Here are some more of his tales from eastern Winn Parish. Trace Chain Red My grandpa Chris Newsom and Uncle Loyd Newsom liked to fox hunt, so I started to join them at an early age. We always kept four...

LaSalle Parish 4-H members are selling 40-pound boxes of Louisiana Sweet Potatoes for $30 a box during the month of October. Help a 4-H’er with their ...

LaSalle 4-H members turned out with dishes in hand for the Fall Cookery Contest held October 19, 2021, at the 4-H Office in Jena. Members showcased th...

LaSalle General Hospital was pleased to host a Lunch & Learn recently as they added new equipment to the Respiratory Therapy Department. The new mach...