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LaSalle Parish residents gathered on Memorial Day weekend to take time to honor the memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the nation’s f...

June 3, 2026

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Three-Parish high speed chase ends peacefully

A 28-year-old Columbia man led law enforcement on a 40-mile, highspeed chase through three parishes Wednesday, May 20, which concluded with a five-hou...

June 3, 2026

News

Financial Stability continues at Hardtner

Cherry Salter new Chief Operating Officer Hardtner Medical Center (HMC) in Urania continues to demonstrate financial stability as noted in their yearl...

June 3, 2026

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Qualifying dates for November election changed

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 3, 2026

Now set for August 5-7 – All offices Qualifying dates for all offices on the November 3 election ballot were changed recently as state officials conti...

News

Wayne Chapman announces for Town of Jena Mayor

June 3, 2026

Wayne Chapman of Jena officially made his announcement for the position of Mayor for the Town of Jena subject to voters in the November 3, 2026, elect...

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Mandy Sandifer announces for Town of Jena Mayor

June 3, 2026

Mandy Sandifer of Jena officially made her announcement for the position of Mayor for the Town of Jena subject to voters in the November 3, 2026, elec...

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Local landowners gather to learn about Prescribed Burn Association

By Melissa Nagler Editor - The Caldwell Watchman

June 3, 2026

More than two dozen landowners, agency staff and fire professionals met last week at the Caldwell Parish Library to launch efforts to form a Central L...

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

June 3, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)

Arrests, News

Two at Trout residence arrested for narcotics

Staff Report

June 3, 2026

Two individuals were arrested at a residence in Trout last week for illegal narcotics by the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) and Louisiana Depa...

Arrests, Catahoula News...

Catahoula Arrests

Submitted Article

June 3, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Catahoula Parish Jail during the last week: (more…)

News

Concordia Editor pens adventure novel

Submitted Article

June 3, 2026

Local author and journalist Joe Curtis has announced the release of his new book, Dr. Dill’s Antique Shop For Tohopkas, a Southern adventure story fil...

News

Faith, family, and community unite to support local family

Submitted Article

June 3, 2026

Whitney Phillips, her husband, and their three young daughters have been surrounded by an outpouring of love and encouragement as the Olla, Urania, an...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Jena High School Athletic Banquet

Staff Report

June 3, 2026

Awards Distributed to Jena High student-athletes It was a packed house at the Jena Community Center May 14 as the annual Jena High School Athletic Ban...

Photo Gallery, Sports

LaSalle High School Athletic Banquet

Staff Report

June 3, 2026

Awards distributed to LaSalle High student-athletes A large crowd gathered at the LaSalle High School Auditorium on May 21 as the annual LaSalle High ...

Sports

Saddle Up!

Staff Report

May 27, 2026

It’s State Finals Time Twelve members of the LaSalle Riding Club have qualified for the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association State Finals and will ...

Sports

Archery Teams Rank High at Nationals

Staff Report

May 27, 2026

The Good Pine Middle School Archery Team, along with two Jena Junior High School archers, competed in the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, K...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Two Jena athletes to play at next level

Staff Report

May 20, 2026

Two Jena High School athletes signed their letters of intent to play softball and baseball at the next level during a signing ceremony held May 13 at ...

Sports

Jena & LaSalle dominate All-District teams

Staff Report

May 13, 2026

The Jena Lady Giants and LaSalle Lady Tigers, both district champions in their respective classifications, dominated the All-District team selections ...

Sports

Three parish athletes shine at state track

Staff Report

May 13, 2026

Three LaSalle Parish student-athletes shined bright at the LHSAA State Track Meet last week, despite raining conditions at the LSU Outdoor Track Stadi...

Sports

All-District announced for Jena & LaSalle

Staff Report

May 13, 2026

The Jena Giants and LaSalle Tigers had many players on their teams chosen for their respective All-District teams, as the list was released last week ...

Sports

LaSalle Parish has three qualify for State Track Meet

Staff Report

May 6, 2026

LaSalle Parish high schools had three student-athletes qualify for the LHSAA Outdoor Track & Field State Meet set to begin tomorrow at Bernie Moore Tr...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

A Return to Common Sense

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 3, 2026

We have experienced a return to common sense in America, and it couldn’t make me prouder. President Donald Trump has been the key to this return, and ...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Deborah Mayo:

How my Garden Grows

By Deborah Mayo

June 3, 2026

The flowers are exploding with sight and scent in my backyard garden. That, my friends, is my passion and my peaceful respite. In fact, you could say ...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Royal Alexander:

Iran: A Clear and Present Danger

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

June 3, 2026

Before the first bomb of Epic Fury had been dropped, Iranian officials defiantly informed President Trump’s negotiators—who have diligently tried to a...

Obituaries

Taylor Ganey

June 3, 2026

Taylor Alse Ganey, 26, of Angola, passed from this life on Monday, May 25, 2026. Services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, at Young’s Funera...

Obituaries

Peggy Vaughan

June 3, 2026

Peggy Whittington Vaughan, 67, of Delhi, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, after a brief illness. A Celebration of Life Se...

Obituaries

Shelley Reeves

June 3, 2026

Shelley Nicole Reeves, 45, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Services were he...

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Hardtner Medical Graduates 11 in EMT Class

Staff Report

June 3, 2026

A large crowd of family and friends attended graduation ceremonies Thursday night, May 21st, for Hardtner Medical Center’s (HMC) Spring 2026 EMT (Emer...

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Eight Veterans Receive Quilts of Valor

Staff Report

May 27, 2026

Eight deserving LaSalle Parish veterans were honored Thursday night, May 21, as the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented them with personalized quilts...

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Honoring LaSalle Retirees

May 20, 2026

A special LaSalle Parish School System Retirement Tea was held Tuesday, May 12, at Jena First Baptist Church Family Life Center where 16 employees wer...