The LaSalle Parish Police Jury has taken steps to place a one-cent sales tax on the December 12 election ballot for the purpose of repairing parish roads. The proposal to proceed with the process of placing it on the ballot was voted upon unanimously at the jury’s July 13 meeting. According to offic...

Jimmy Horton of Jena announced his candidacy for the LaSalle Parish School Board, District 10, for the November 3, 2026, election. Horton retired from a 30-year education career where he served in all capacities, from a classroom teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal, and ultimately ende...

The Olla Town council held their annual monthly meeting last Tuesday at which the fire department proved to have had a very eventful month. Fire Chief Taylor reported a total of seven calls and several other calls they responded to in the last month for several different issues. One issue was a gas ...

The Catahoula Parish School Board has narrowed its search for the district’s next superintendent and established a timeline that could result in a new...

The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians (JBCI) held a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremonies Monday morning, July 20, for their newly renova...