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Downtown Jena could soon be listed on National Register of Historic Places A large section of downtown Jena could soon be listed on the National Regis...

March 25, 2026

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Last LaSalle WWII Veteran Clarence Durham Succumbs

LaSalle Parish’s last known World War II veteran, Clarence Durham of Jena, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was 98 years old. Born at the ...

March 25, 2026

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School Make-up Day Monday

LaSalle Parish schools will have a rare Monday school day next week, as the system utilizes one of its weather related make-up days. All parish school...

March 25, 2026

News, Photo Gallery

Two Jena High teams headed to BBQ Championship

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 25, 2026

The Jena High School BBQ Club will be sending two teams to the national championships this summer following the Louisiana State High School BBQ Champi...

News

No Typical Day

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

March 25, 2026

The other day a fellow pastor friend of mine was quizzing me about my Hospice work. He asked me two questions. First, he asked me what a typical day w...

News

Fryar Elected LWF Board President

Submitted Article

March 25, 2026

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) has elected Jonny Fryar of Olla, LA, as the organization’s new Board President. A longtime conservation profes...

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Audrey Maxwell’s 97th Birthday Celebration

Submitted Article

March 25, 2026

A special birthday celebration was held March 18 at the Magdalynn House Air B-n-B in Jena for Audrey Maxwell, who turned 96 years of age. The location...

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Turkey Season Begins Saturday

Submitted Article

March 25, 2026

The 2026 turkey hunting season begins Saturday and Sunday (March 28-29) for youth (17 or younger) and physically challenged-wheel chaired confined hun...

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

March 25, 2026

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

News

Man Up event draws many in LaSalle

Staff Report

March 25, 2026

Some 100 men from LaSalle Parish and neighboring parishes attended the 2026 Man Up event at the Jena Community Center Thursday night, March 19. Sponso...

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Senate committee advances $15M tutoring expansion

By Veronica Camenzuli LSU Manship School News Service

March 25, 2026

A bill to expand Louisiana’s high-dosage tutoring program advanced in a Senate committee last week even as a broader debate is shaping up over state f...

Photo Gallery, Sports

LaSalle members center stage at Jena Rodeo

Staff Report

March 25, 2026

The 34th annual Louisiana High School Rodeo Association Jena Rodeo was held this past weekend at the LaSalle Riding Club Arena in Jena, where local co...

Sports

Lady Giants still unbeaten in district

Ranked #1 in Division III Non-Select

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

March 25, 2026

The Jena Lady Giants softball team played another difficult schedule this past week playing some of the best teams in the nation. When the week ended,...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Giants shutout Delhi Charter at home

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

March 25, 2026

The Jena Giants picked up a shutout victory and lost two very close games as the 2026 baseball season heads down the final stretch. The Giants played ...

Sports

Lady Tigers Take Over #1 Spot

Ranked #1 in Division IV Non-Select

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

March 25, 2026

The LaSalle Lady Tigers softball team couldn’t have asked for a better week. Three games. Three wins. All on the road. And each one showed a different...

Sports

Tigers Battle Through Tough Week

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

March 25, 2026

The LaSalle Tigers baseball team faced one of the toughest stretches of their young season this past week, taking on two high‑quality opponents in St....

Sports

Parish Archers Qualify for Nationals

Staff Report

March 25, 2026

Several LaSalle Parish youth archers will once again be headed to the National Archery Tournament in May thanks to their sharp-shooting skills at the ...

Sports

Parish Places 19 on All-District Teams

Staff Report

March 18, 2026

High school basketball teams in LaSalle Parish placed 19 members on their respective All-District teams, as recently released by the districts. Jena H...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Washington fighting affected us all

March 25, 2026

The Republicans have control of the White House and majorities (although slim) in the House and Senate. While there have been some positive changes, m...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

America’s ‘allies’ remain unreliable

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

March 25, 2026

President Trump requested this past week that our North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) “allies” assist in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, safe...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

The Old Country Store

March 25, 2026

Mr. Howard Wheat’s old country store was the closest thing we had to a convenience store during my growing up years. It was about 5 minutes from our h...

Obituaries

Shirley Girlinghouse

March 25, 2026

Shirley Ann Girlinghouse, 83, of Jena, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026, a...

Obituaries

Clarence Durham

March 25, 2026

Clarence Durham, 98, of Jena, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Eastvue Bap...

Obituaries

Hazel Hopson

March 25, 2026

Hazel R. Francis- Hopson entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Hazel lived a life defi...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Lady Tigers Ranked #2 After Strong Week

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

March 18, 2026

The LaSalle Lady Tigers proved they can compete with anyone during the last seven days, taking on three larger‑classification programs and coming away...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Tigers Surge into Top 5 Ranking

Meet the LaSalle Tiger Seniors…

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

March 18, 2026

The LaSalle Tigers are starting to gain momentum as they started another win streak this past week. After a pair of convincing wins, the Tigers have v...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Lady Giants Eyeing District Title

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

March 18, 2026

The Jena Lady Giants softball team came into this past week on a 10-game winning streak to start the season and unbeaten in District 2-3A action. They...