During the Centennial Cultural Center’s Science Camp held last week in Olla, youth ages 5-7 embarked on a week-long adventure filled with exciting experiments and hands-on activities. Led by Charlene Richard and Prentiss Powell, the camp allowed the youth to explore different scientific themes, such...

The front lawn, porch and carport of Johnnie and Jane Phillips’ home on Pear Street in Jena has become a butterfly sanctuary in recent days, as many butterflies are completing their circle of life. A large passionflower beside their driveway has long been a breeding and egg planting location for but...

This issue marks the 49th annual Business and Industry Appreciation Week edition of The Jena Times Olla‑Tullos‑Urania Signal, a week dedicated in a special salute to every industry and business operating in LaSalle Parish.We have always taken pride in presenting a quality product to our readership a...

The Town of Jena has long been central to the success of all of LaSalle Parish. As the parish seat, the work that is accomplished inside and surroundi...

The Town of Olla’s motto, “Small Town, Big Heart,” is reference to the hospitality and generosity of its citizens. That motto is proven every year, fr...

When Tullos Mayor Karla Cockerham first assumed office some six years ago, she was determined to make her hometown a better place to live. Her mission...