Laurel Pugh, 15-year-old daughter of Jarred and Nicki Pugh and a member of Scouting America Troop 14 of Jena, has attained the rank of Eagle.Eagle is the highest honor Scouting offers to its Scouts. Only 4% of Scouts ever achieve this rank. Laurel became an Eagle Scout after passing her final Board ...

Northwestern State University awarded 607 degrees to 595 Fall 2025 graduates during commencement ceremonies Dec. 1718, at its campus in Natchitoches, LA.Among the hundreds of graduates, four students from LaSalle Parish received their diplomas, including: Robin Nix of Jena, Associate of Science in N...

The LaSalle Association for the Developmentally Delayed (L.A.D.D.) held its annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 8, at the Family Life Center of East Jena Baptist Church. The event was attended by employees, family members, and friends who gathered to celebrate the season together. The evening...

The Olla Town Council finished 2025 by finalizing their end-of-the-year business during their regular meeting held December 9 at the Olla Town Hall. A...

Thank Yous Extended: Special Editorial Without a doubt, the trip to New Orleans to experience the LHSAA State Championship is the direct result of the...

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury held a short meeting December 8 where routine business was approved in their final meeting of 2025. The meeting began w...