As a 20-year veteran of public service, beginning in 2008 in the Louisiana Senate and now as District 20 State Representative, Neil Riser’s experience is coming to light as he emerges as a leader in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Riser was in the middle of some of the most contested pieces ...

Lester Francis of Jena announced this week his intention to seek re-election for Town of Jena Alderman during the November 3, 2026, election. He has served on the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Jena for the past eight years and has been a part of many improvements to the town while maintaining hi...

Randy Allen of Jena announced his intentions to seek the office of Constable for District 4 in LaSalle Parish during the November 3, 2026, election. His vast experience includes working in law enforcement, the oil industry and in recent years, working with special needs children in the LaSalle schoo...

The seven-year suspension of Louisiana’s former sales tax holiday ended last year, but the back-to-school exemption has not returned. Louisiana famili...

US 165 in LaSalle Parish will experience alternating lane closures for the next two months as contractors stripe and install rumble strips on the US n...

Highlights from The Jena Times Archives 70 Years Ago July 12, 1956 Body of Earl Gray Found in Water Hole in Woods After 30-Hour Search by Many Men: Af...