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The Road to Sulphur Goes Through LaSalle Parish

The road to Sulphur for the state softball championship tournament travels through LaSalle Parish as the top teams in Division III and Division IV Non...

April 22, 2026

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Bus Driver of the Year Awarded

Longtime LaSalle Parish school bus operator Temple Barnhill was honored during the LaSalle Parish School Board’s meeting last week as the PCAL Parish ...

April 22, 2026

News

Financial Issues Addressed by LPSB

The April meeting of the LaSalle Parish School Board revealed some good news and bad news regarding various financial matters. The board met Tuesday a...

April 22, 2026

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A Very Special Prom

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 22, 2026

It was a day long anticipated and one that will not soon be forgotten for 14 LaSalle Parish high school special needs students. On Friday, April 17, t...

News

Early Voting Next Week

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 22, 2026

Saturday is last day to register/change LaSalle Parish Registrar of Voters Ashley Brown reminds voters that Early Voting for the May 16 Closed Primary...

News

Summer construction projects out for bids

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 22, 2026

The LaSalle Parish School Board’s Construction Committee met April 14 where they learned that four major summer construction projects are out for bids...

News

More Delays on Dixie Center

By Melissa Stroud Contributing Writer

April 22, 2026

Business was carried out in record time at this month’s Olla Town Council meeting held Tuesday night, April 14. In just 12 minutes, the Council covere...

Arrests, News

Catahoula Parish Arrest Report

April 22, 2026

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

Catahoula News, News

Catahoula Parish Police Jury removes loggers’ bond requirement

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 22, 2026

The Catahoula Parish Police Jury took action last week to promote the logging industry by removing surety bond insurance requirements for loggers and ...

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

April 22, 2026

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

Catahoula News, News

Catahoula Jury looking at raising garbage rates

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 22, 2026

Other items discussed at meeting The Catahoula Parish Police Jury is seriously considering raising garbage rates back to their original rates after th...

News

LaSalle Parish Police Jury breezes through April agenda

By Kimberly Franklin Staff Reporter

April 22, 2026

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury took less than five minutes to complete their agenda during their monthly meeting held Monday night, April 13. Among th...

Sports

Lady Tigers path to Sulphur takes shape

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

April 22, 2026

The Lady Tigers played St. Freds to close out the regular season last Tuesday, April 14 as they put the final preparations in before post season begin...

Sports

Lady Giants are #1 Seed

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

April 22, 2026

The Jena Lady Giants softball team accomplished something this season that they have never done in school history. The Lady Giants have been the #1 te...

Photo Gallery, Sports

The #9 LaSalle Tigers start playoffs

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

April 22, 2026

A win Thursday sets up rematch against #8 Haynesville As the Tigers finished up their regular season, the boys finished up a gauntlet of high-level co...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Giants’ bats are red hot in playoffs

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

April 22, 2026

The Jena Giants finished up their regular season with a 16-18 record which was good enough to earn the #15 seed in the playoffs. The Giants hosted #18...

Photo Gallery, Sports

The Road to Sulphur goes through Olla

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

April 15, 2026

Lady Tigers have #1 seed locked for playoffs LaSalle’s late‑season surge has turned into a full‑blown statement. The Lady Tigers didn’t just win this ...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Let the playoffs begin

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

April 15, 2026

#9 Tigers ready for action LaSalle’s baseball slate last week delivered a little bit of everything—dominance, grit, and a look at what it takes to com...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Lady Giants prepare for playoff run

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

April 15, 2026

The Jena Lady Giants softball team is known for playing one of the most difficult schedules every season. This has been a big reason for the success o...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Giants give Buckeye first district loss

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

April 15, 2026

If you have been following the Jena Giants this season you would know that they came into the season with not much returning experience. The Giants ha...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Jena Team Wins Inaugural Golf Tourney

Staff Report

April 15, 2026

The Jena High School Golf Team won the inaugural Cenla Red River Cup Invitational held April 6 at the LaSalle Golf & Country Club in Trout. It was the...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

The best way to make a difference

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 22, 2026

There is much controversy in society today. From the national level to the local level, it seems as though people of all walks of life have a negative...

Justice Thomas Addresses Progressivism Dangers

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Royal Alexander:

Justice Thomas Addresses Progressivism Dangers

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

April 22, 2026

As America approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I think it is timely and important to address this topic. In a compell...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Deborah Mayo:

One Red Cent

By Deborah Mayo

April 22, 2026

If you are 50 years old or above, you know that change in this world is inevitable. You also understand that the older you get, the less you like chan...

Obituaries

Loyd Britt

April 22, 2026

Loyd Joe Britt, 84, of Wildsville, passed from this life on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born October 24, 1941, in Dallas, Texas. He was a veteran ...

Obituaries

Wade Woodrum

April 22, 2026

Wade Woodrum, 58, of Monterey, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children.Services were ...

Obituaries

Alvin Allen

April 22, 2026

Alvin Rollins Allen, 87, of Jena, passed from this life on Friday, April 10, 2026.Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Whiteha...

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Mamma Mia!

By Melissa Stroud Staff Reporter

April 22, 2026

The JHS Drama Club Does it Again For the past three months the Jena High School (JHS) Drama Club has rehearsed relentlessly to perfect their productio...

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Governor Joins Ribbon Cutting for New Elm Slough Bridge in Catahoula Parish

By Kimberly Franklin Staff Reporter

April 15, 2026

State and local officials gathered Friday, April 10, to celebrate the completion of a new bridge on LA 923 at Elm Slough, a project aimed at improving...

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Town of Urania 2026 Homecoming Event

April 15, 2026

It was a beautiful day for the Town of Urania’s Annual Homecoming Event of 2026. The event, held on Saturday, April 11th, had a variety of vendors, a ...