Jena’s first ever Fourth of July Celebration event will be held this Friday, July 4 at the Jena Town Park, with a fun and patriotic program set for kids and adults alike. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with a bike parade starting at the park’s vision trail bridge. Participants of all ages are en...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Lana Broussard Dobernig, 38, of Pollock, was arrested June 23 by the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office for contempt of court.Quinn Marchoshawray Johnson, 32, of Jena, was arrested June 23 by the L...

The Centennial Cultural Center’s (CCC) annual Rocket Camp was held last week with 12 youth gaining valuable experience in engineering and had a fun time blasting their homemade rockets into the sky. CCC Director Donna Lindsey noted the annual camp has become a favorite for students in the northwest ...

Dear Rusty: Is there a limit on earnings when you’re fully retired? Also, should all retirees receive COLA or is there an exception? Signed: Retired B...

Do you know someone who goes the extra mile to improve the appearance of their community?Everyday Hero Award nominations are now being accepted to rec...

Child food insecurity affects every county in the United States, with rates reaching almost 50% in some areas, according to Feeding America’s annual M...