It’s been two years since the public swimming pool in Olla was demolished due to safety issues and costly repairs. But last week, the LaSalle Recreational District No. 22 (LRD) finally received the architectural plans for a new pool and there is excitement in the air once again. LRD President Melind...

Steamboat Park in Harrisonburg received new flag poles and new flags and a special dedication ceremony was held Thursday, July 2 with many in attendance. The new additions, located at the entrance to the old Ouachita River Bridge, were donated by the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office as part of Amer...

Update given to LaSalle School Board Maintenance Supervisor Travis Glenn updated members of the LaSalle Parish School Board during a committee meeting June 29 about four major summer projects currently underway. Glenn noted that while summer is halfway over, many of the projects are over the halfway...

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

Highlights from The Jena Times Archives 70 Years Ago July 5, 1956 Making Farming Less Hazardous: July 22-28, 1956, a week was expected to be devoted t...

Local districts will suffer with reduced funds Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s executive order to take $168 million from K-12 MFP funding was approve...