A new federal study shows that speeding was involved in 30% of all Louisiana motor vehicle fatalities in 2023, pushing Louisiana slightly above the national average.The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is highlighting the report to remind drivers that driving faster than the posted speed limit is...

WoodmenLife Supply Drive Thru WoodmenLife is hosting a Back to School Supply Drive Thru on Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. Simply drive thru at the WoodmenLife Lodge at 1720 E Oak Street, Jena, LA, for a free bag of school supplies (while supplies last). Over 25 businesses, public bodies and organizatio...

Temple Christian Academy Thursday, July 31st from 3:30 - 6:30 pm Jena High School Thursday, July 31st from 2:00 - 6:00 pm Jena Elementary School Monday, August 4th Pre-K & First grade at 4:30 pm Kindergarten & Second grade starts at 5:30 pm Fellowship Elementary School Sunday, August 3rd from 2:00 -...

Adopts resolution for Sales Along 84 event The Jena Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the September tri-state event Sales Al...

Readvertises for bids to demo two buildings The Jena Town Council voted to readvertise for bids for the demolition of two buildings after it was deter...

For the first time in five years, LaSalle Parish is not in the top three of the state for the lowest unemployment numbers.Since the Covid-19 pandemic ...