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Miss B’s Lemonade Stand for Arianna Harris

Nickie Wilson - Principal

August 6, 2025

Leo Juarez, Tucker and Charleigh Norman and JT and Jaynie Mason - grandchildren of Bonnie Juarez - hosted a lemonade stand in front of Miss B’s Place ...

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Questions Answered at CWD Hearing

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

August 6, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) recently held a public hearing in an effort to provide more information on chronic wasting d...

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Community Unites to Share School Supplies

Staff Report

August 6, 2025

Last week, several events took place that allowed local school children to receive free school supplies. Various churches, non-profits and businesses ...

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#thrive Youth MAKE SOME NOISE During Music Camp

Staff Report

August 6, 2025

A group of LaSalle Parish youth learned many new skills in the art of music during a free camp held in Jena this past month. The camp was part of The ...

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Hardtner Medical Graduates 17 in EMT Class

Staff Report

July 30, 2025

A large crowd of family and friends attended graduation ceremonies Friday night, July 25, for Hardtner Medical Center’s (HMC) Spring 2025 EMT (Emergen...

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Homeland Bank Ribbon Cutting in Olla

July 23, 2025

Homeland Bank held ribbon cutting and grand opening celebrations Tuesday, July 15, for their new Olla Branch, located at the intersection of US 165 an...

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Brookshire Grocery, Spring Market Grand Re-opening

July 23, 2025

Brookshire Grocery, the parent company of Spring Market, held a grand re-opening ceremony Wednesday, July 16, at their Jena location (formerly Mac’s),...

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Rescue Training Held in Jena

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 23, 2025

Around 25 people attended a special training class Monday night, July 14, at Jena Metals in Jena, as various emergency response personnel worked on ve...

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Friend or Foe? Now We Know!

Louisiana Snake ID Visits the LaSalle Parish Libraries

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

July 23, 2025

Louisiana Snake ID Visits the LaSalle Parish Libraries The LaSalle Parish Library’s summer programs concluded last week with a visit from Louisiana Sn...

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EXTRA, EXTRA! #thrive Youth Present Newsies JR.

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

July 23, 2025

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 t...