Fifteenth annual event held in Jena on May 4, 2026 The fifteenth annual LaSalle Parish Scholars’ Reception was held Monday, May 4, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Jena, sponsored by The GEO Group and the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD). Over 80 scholars were presented with 174 scholars...

University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) President Dr. Carrie L. Castille awarded degrees to 954 graduates at the Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 9, 2026. Two ceremonies were held for the four colleges: Arts, Education, and Sciences, Business and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, and Pharmacy...

Hair Cemetery Donations Donations are now being accepted for the upkeep of the Hair Cemetery. If you have a reserved plot or family members buried there, we ask that you please donate any amount you can. All donations are appreciated and can be mailed to P.O. Box 163, Trout, LA 71371. For more infor...

Deborah Mayo of Jena officially announced her intentions to seek a second term for the District 7 seat of the LaSalle Parish School Board, subject to ...

Brandon Rowton of Whitehall, officially announced his candidacy for the LaSalle Parish School Board, District 9, for the November 3, 2026, election. R...

Another $54,000 on high school weight room The LaSalle Parish School Board will once again use the summer months to renovate and improve various schoo...