Around 25 people attended a special training class Monday night, July 14, at Jena Metals in Jena, as various emergency response personnel worked on vehicle extraction in preparation for emergencies. Jena Fire Chief Josh Corley organized the training as part of Hardtner Medical Center’s EMT (Emergenc...

Louisiana Snake ID Visits the LaSalle Parish Libraries The LaSalle Parish Library’s summer programs concluded last week with a visit from Louisiana Snake ID – a Louisiana family passionate about saving snake lives. The show took place on Friday, July 18 with a morning presentation in Jena and aftern...

The cast of the #thrive Arts Theater Youth Camp brought a headline-worthy performance last Friday, July 18 in the Jena High School Auditorium during their presentation of Newsies JR. the musical. Thirty-four students from sixth to twelfth grades attended the ten-day camp at Jena High School prior to...

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 seven years ago, she was determined to make her hometown a better place to live. Her missi...

Urania Town HallUrania Mayor, Jay Ivy, is very optimistic about the future of Urania.“We are pleased with the multiple businesses, including Drax, LaS...