LaSalle 4H members brought the heatand plenty of delicious creativity-to the Winter Cookery Contest on January 20, 2026, at the 4H office in Jena.From savory entrées to sweet Southern treats, local youth proudly showcased their culinary talents across three flavorful categories: Beef, Pecan, and Swe...

JHS Most Beautiful Pageant Jena High School’s Most Beautiful Pageant will be held Saturday, February 7th in the Jena High School Auditorium. Admission for the pageant this year will be different than in previous years. The following QR code is the only form of payment to get access inside of the pag...

All of LaSalle Parish public schools will be closed tomorrow, January 27, as the effects of Winter Storm Fern continue to plague the parish. According to LaSalle Parish School Superintendent Jon Garrett, the decision to close schools tomorrow was due to the continued power outages on the Northside o...

The Town of Jena continues to work on renovation projects to allow its citizens a better place to live, as two major project updates were presented du...

One final revision was made to the Jena RV Park Ordinance during the Jena Town Council’s regular monthly meeting held January 12; a revision that allo...

The Jena Police Department had their 2026 budget increased by $22,000.00 during the Jena Town Council’s January 12 meeting last week.Mayor LaDawn C. E...