In what is being described as an “unfortunate accident,” the husband of Jena Mayor LaDawn Cooper Edwards, Hugh “Eugene” Edwards, died last week as a result of drowning in Little River in south LaSalle Parish. Eugene Edwards was 69 yearsold and had retired last year after many years of working in the...

The Olla Town Council was updated about several projects and initiatives currently underway during their first meeting of the new year held January 13. Mayor Rhonda Elliott noted there were several projects underway, including a water system project that will see new water lines placed in north Olla...

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury elected their 2026 officers during the first meeting of the new year held Monday night, January 12. For the first time in many years, a vote was needed to elect the president of the Jury, as two jurors were nominated for the top position of the parish governing body. D...

The Olla Police Department made another significant narcotic arrest recently which resulted in a large number of illegal narcotics from being distribu...

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged deer hunting violations in LaSalle Parish on Janu...

Both teams quality for state tournament LaSalle Parish will once again be represented at state archery tournaments, thanks to a dominating performance...