Inside this issue are two special sections, Basketball Preview Section and Law Enforcement Appreciation Section, as the parish joins together to recognize the four basketball teams of Jena and LaSalle high schools and all parish law enforcement officers. Although high school basketball has been unde...

LEDD President Examines 2024 & 2025 Walter E. Dorroh Jr. has witnessed many changes during the 36 years he has been president of the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD). His experience has led him to be one of the most trusted sources of economic forecasting in LaSalle and his leadership ha...

Registration for Jena’s Diamond Youth Baseball program, former Dixie Youth Baseball, is now underway according to league officials. All Jena area youth ages 3-12 can sign up online until February 7. Older youth, ages 1314, will be open longer due to different season times. Officials noted that the J...

What’s that - you’ve never heard of a black thumb? It’s the opposite of having a green thumb.Perhaps you can relate to this scenario: You buy a plant ...

Students across LaSalle Parish returned to class this week as the Christmas/New Year’s holiday break came to an end.Schools were dismissed on Friday, ...

The Burger Barn has been a staple eating establishment in Olla for many years, with several generations enjoying the community hangout’s delicious foo...