The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9. Louisiana’s Free Fishing Weekend allows residents and visitors to fish Louisiana waters without an otherwise required fishing license.“Each y...

Losing a loved one is a traumatic event; it is one of the most painful events in anyone’s life. Having lost a child, my mother, father and a brother, along with many other relatives and close friends, I have felt the effects of death and how it totally changes our lives. The pain is real and great a...

Parish students’ skills are put to test The LaSalle Parish School System held the first annual STEM Competition on Wednesday, May 15 at Jena High School, where each of the parish’s nine schools assembled teams to compete in the event, showcasing their STEM skills through various challenges. STEM (Sc...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail last week: Jennifer Ponds, 46, of Jena, was arrested May 18 by the LaS...

70 Years Ago June 3, 1954 The grand opening of Stoney’s Esso Station Saturday, June 5, will be the center of attraction for many Jenaites and out-of-t...

Katie Helton, Guidance Counselor at LaSalle High School, announced scholarship recipients for 2024 graduates during graduation ceremonies at the schoo...