The Central Louisiana Technical Community College’s new Rod Brady Campus in Jena remains on schedule for a 2028 opening, Campus Dean Michelle Moreau told a crowd July 21 at the LaSalle Economic Development District’s (LEDD) Legislative Update Forum at The Strand Theater in Jena. Cynthia Cockerham, L...

Gains attributed to Richland Parish’s Meta project Sales tax collections across Northeast Louisiana’s 10 cooperative parishes rose to $384 million in 2025, up from $340 million in 2024, according to data published by NELA Growth, a regional economic tracking site built by Crenshaw Analytics for Grow...

The LaSalle Parish Library hosted two exciting programs as part of its Summer Reading on July 24, as both the Jena and Olla branches welcomed children for a day of education, entertainment, and fun. The Jena branch welcomed Mrs. Debra Jo back to their library for a magical and memorable experience. ...