Hair Cemetery Donations Donations are now being accepted for the upkeep of the Hair Cemetery. If you have a reserved plot or family members buried there, we ask that you please donate any amount you can. All donations are appreciated and can be mailed to P.O. Box 163, Trout, LA 71371. For more infor...

Hundreds of people attended the Town of Jena’s annual Easter in the Park Friday, April 3, where thousands of eggs were hunted, many prizes were awarded and churches and other organizations offered games for the children to play. Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards established the event soon after she first...

Twenty police canine units took part in a multi-agency certification event held April 2 at the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) K-9 Training Complex in Summerville. LPSO K-9 Supervisor and noted canine trainer Daryl Husbands organized and led the event that allows police dogs and their handler...

Orrin Glen “Slick” Joiner of Jena officially announced his candidacy for the LaSalle Parish School Board, District 5, for the November 3, 2026 electio...

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

Louisiana Central officially launched its long-anticipated regional strategic plan, Elevate 2030, with a highly attended ribbon cutting and outdoor la...