James R. “Jimmy” Sawtelle III, chancellor of Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC), announced last week his intention to retire in spring 2026, concluding a career in higher education and workforce development spanning more than three decades.A Ville Platte native and resident of Rap...

A new era began recently for Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home in Jena when the longtime Jena business was purchased by Robby Tarver, who also owns Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory in Ball. Tarver owns several businesses that operate in Central Louisiana but noted he has family and friends in LaSall...

Staff ReportThe Strand Village Project #thrive has announced that registration is currently open for two free camps this fall in art and technology for LaSalle Parish youth. Space is limited and enrollment is free and on a first-come, first-serve basis.This community development project of LEDD (LaS...

Changes in the way football fans acquire tickets to home football games in LaSalle Parish will be different this year as the school system moves to a ...

The Jena Town Council accepted the low bid of $16,000.00 from Aubrey Ford to demolish two buildings located at the corner of US 84 and Third Street du...

Louisiana Family Forum (LFF) released its 2025 Legislative Scorecard, assessing lawmakers’ votes during the Legislative Session. “This scorecard provi...