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 Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved one major change for Concordia Electric Cooperative (CEC) and another one is soon to be approved as efforts continue to improve the system for its cooperative members. The first major change regards the PSC’s approval of a rate adjustme...

The Jena Town Council introduced an amendment to a personnel policy that will allow its police officers to earn overtime pay. The action took place during the regular meeting of the Council July 6. This amendment originated last month when Chief of Police Scott McLendon addressed the council and dis...

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...

The Tullos Town Council accepted sealed bids for two surplus town trucks during its regular meeting held July 6, along with approving several infrastr...

When LSU AgCenter horticulturists sit down to choose plants worthy of induction into the Louisiana Super Plant program, their goal is to identify cont...