Brookshire Grocery, the parent company of Spring Market, held a grand re-opening ceremony Wednesday, July 16, at their Jena location (formerly Mac’s), with a large crowd attending. Several company dignitaries were present for the event, including Brad Brookshire, Chairman and CEO for Brookshire Groc...

Around 25 people attended a special training class Monday night, July 14, at Jena Metals in Jena, as various emergency response personnel worked on vehicle extraction in preparation for emergencies. Jena Fire Chief Josh Corley organized the training as part of Hardtner Medical Center’s EMT (Emergenc...

Louisiana Snake ID Visits the LaSalle Parish Libraries The LaSalle Parish Library’s summer programs concluded last week with a visit from Louisiana Snake ID – a Louisiana family passionate about saving snake lives. The show took place on Friday, July 18 with a morning presentation in Jena and aftern...

The Town of Jena has long been central to the success of all of LaSalle Parish. As the parish seat, the work that is accomplished inside and surroundi...

The Town of Olla’s motto, “Small Town, Big Heart,” is reference to the hospitality and generosity of its citizens. That motto is proven every year, fr...

When Tullos Mayor Karla Cockerham first assumed office some seven years ago, she was determined to make her hometown a better place to live. Her missi...