Programs held in Jena and Olla LaSalle Parish residents took time Tuesday, November 11, to honor all veterans during two programs held in Jena and Olla. The day began with the Veterans Day Parade that rolled through the streets of Jena at 10 a.m., with many parish veterans riding in vehicles and flo...

As part of the Veterans Day events held recently, Jena High School students participated in the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. The school’s grand prize winner was junior Isabella Hodges, who also won first place for 11th grade entries. In the essay, she references her father, US Army E-7 Matthew ...

On Saturday, November 8, the 3rd Annual Veterans 5K was hosted by Victory Fitness of Jena, seeing over 30 participate in the run, and many more lining the route to cheer them on.The 3.1 miles run/walk began two years ago in memory of Joe Peppers, a Jena resident and United States Army National Guard...

A large crowd of believers met at the Strand Theater in Jena Sunday night, November 16, to participate in the LaSalle Ministerial Alliance’s Community...

Dear Rusty: Enjoyed your recent article on claiming SS benefits. I feel, however, any decision making should also include what I call the “wearing out...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)