Even the rain could not dampen the energy LaSalle 4-H’ers brought to summer camp May 26 – 29, 2025. LaSalle Parish fourth through sixth grade 4-H members dove into summer fun for four days at 4-H Camp Grant Walker. Each day of camp was filled with something new and different to excite, engage and en...

The Jena Town Council accepted a low bid for the demolition of two buildings in the downtown area during the monthly meeting held June 2.The two buildings, located at 2730 and 2724 E. Oak Street (across from First Baptist Church at the intersection of US 84 and Third Street), were purchased by the t...

Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) are alerting residents about another text message scam that has the potential to steal personal information and charge unnecessary fees.In the latest iteration of the scam, many Louisiana residents have received text messages cl...

Upcoming Events at the Library • June 12: Apron Making, 1-4 p.m., Jena • June 14: Photography, 10-11 p.m., Jena • June 16: Creative Journaling, 5-7 p....

Last Friday, excitement filled the LaSalle Parish Libraries as they hosted the second event of the Summer Reading Program—The Dinosaur Experience! Kid...

The Busy Bee Garden Club Yard of the Month for May 2025 was the lawn of Tack and Stacy Robinson of Jena. The monthly award is presented by the club af...