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UNQUENCHABLE FIRE: Spontaneous revival breaks out in Jena

It started with a few men at a retreat. By the end of the week, an estimated 800 people were packed into a church building east of Jena with more stan...

September 30, 2026

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LaSalle homecoming Fri, Oct 2

Dr. Jane Griffin, Principal of LaSalle High School, has announced that LHS Homecoming 2026 will take place at LaSalle in Olla this Friday, October 2, ...

September 30, 2026

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Public forum Thursday on Entergy’s power line

Landowners from every parish along Entergy’s proposed West Fork Creek transmission line are being urged by the Louisiana Landowners Coalition to fill ...

September 30, 2026

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Michael Echols has announced his campaign for Congress in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District

Submitted Article

September 30, 2026

Echols is a real estate investor, licensed contractor and builder who, along with his wife Christie, an architect, has helped restore deteriorating pr...

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Justin Vickers announces for Dist. 3 Justice of Peace

September 30, 2026

Justin Vickers of Nebo officially announced his candidacy for LaSalle Parish District 3 Justice of the Peace, for the November 3, 2026, election.With ...

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See You At The Pole held Sept. 23

Staff Report

September 30, 2026

Students at most LaSalle Parish schools gathered around their campus flagpoles Wednesday morning, Sept. 23, to read scripture, sing and pray as part o...

Arrests, News

Probation check in East Jena leads to two drug arrests

Staff Report

September 30, 2026

A routine residence check by state probation and parole agents on East Jena Drive turned into a drug investigation Tuesday, leading to the arrest of t...

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

September 30, 2026

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

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Catahoula Arrests

Submitted Article

September 30, 2026

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

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LDWF agents cite Jena man for commercial littering in Grant

Submitted Article

September 30, 2026

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a subject for an alleged littering violation on Sept. 17 in Grant Paris...

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5th District candidates clash in forum

By Nolan McKendry The Center Square

September 30, 2026

Sharp partisan differences emerged among candidates for Louisiana’s open 5th Congressional District seat September 21, as Republicans and Democrats of...

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SNHU Announces Summer President’s and Dean’s List

Submitted Article

September 30, 2026

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 Preside...

Catahoula News, Sports

Harrisonburg Jr. Sweeps Season Opener with Two One-Point Thrillers

By Jodie Routon Editor, Catahoula Current

September 30, 2026

Harrisonburg Junior High opened its basketball season with a home sweep of Monterey, with both games decided by a single point. The Lady Dawgs and Bul...

Catahoula News, Sports

Block Bears Deliver Big Plays, Announce Community-Wide Homecoming Celebration

By Jodie Routon Editor, Catahoula Current

September 30, 2026

The Block Bears gave the home crowd plenty to cheer for against North Central, turning in a series of standout individual performances on both sides o...

Photo Gallery, Sports

- JENA GIANTS -

JENA DOMINATES WINNFIELD

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

September 30, 2026

The Jena Giants bounced back in a big way last Friday night, delivering a dominant 52-6 victory over the Winnfield Tigers in the 64th meeting between ...

Photo Gallery, Sports

- LASALLE TIGERS -

TIGERS KEEP FIGHTING

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

September 30, 2026

LaSalle’s showdown with the Glenbrook Apaches last Friday turned into a night of grit, frustration, explosive plays, and a late surge that showed exac...

Photo Gallery, Sports

- LASALLE TIGERS -

EMOTIONAL WHIPLASH

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

September 23, 2026

LaSalle’s trip to Deville on Friday, Sept. 18, delivered the kind of emotional whiplash only high school football can produce — momentum swings, explo...

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- JENA GIANTS -

PROVING THEIR WORTH

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

September 23, 2026

The Jena Giants went toe-to-toe with the top-ranked team in Class 4A last Friday night, and while they came up short in the end, they left no doubt th...

Photo Gallery, Sports

- JENA GIANTS -

COMEBACK FOR THE AGES

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

September 16, 2026

History was made Friday night in Sterlington. The Jena Giants overcame a two-touchdown halftime deficit to defeat the Sterlington Panthers 34-28, earn...

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- LASALLE TIGERS -

BACK-AND-FORTH BATTLE

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

September 16, 2026

LaSalle’s trip to Beekman Charter last Friday night had all the makings of a classic homecoming spoiler, and the Tigers nearly pulled it off in a wild...

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- BLOCK BEARS -

BATTLE UNTIL FINAL WHISTLE

Staff Report

September 16, 2026

The Block Bears trailed big at halftime Thursday night, but they never stopped playing football. Block fell 46-8 to Lincoln Prep at Panther Field, dro...

Your vote is more powerful than you think

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Your vote is more powerful than you think

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 30, 2026

Twenty days from today, voters in Louisiana begin casting ballots in one of the most consequential election cycles this community has seen in years. E...

Columns/Opinions

Royal Alexander:

Trump’s United Nations speech

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

September 30, 2026

President Trump this past week returned to the United Nations for its General Assembly in New York City, an event attended by many world leaders. As t...

Columns/Opinions

Deborah Mayo:

The Party Line

By Deborah Mayo

September 30, 2026

Some of you might recall the dispensation of time when there was no such animal as a cell phone: no texting, no messaging, no instant connections - no...

Obituaries

Mike Williams

September 30, 2026

Jimmy “Mike” Michael Williams, 80, of Mars, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at his home.Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Frid...

Obituaries

Wanda Marshall

September 30, 2026

Wanda Jean Marshall, 70, of Harrisonburg, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA.Services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Se...

Obituaries

Audie Anders

September 30, 2026

Audie Elizabeth White Hudnall Anders, 96, of Sharptown Community, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.Services were held at 2 p....

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‘They were not numbers’: Marine’s message anchors 9/11 ceremony

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 16, 2026

“They were not numbers. They were mothers and fathers. Sons and daughters. Husbands and wives. They woke up that morning expecting to live another ord...

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Heat, Love Bugs, and Shoppers!

Staff Report

September 16, 2026

Vendors report successful 4th annual Sales Along 84 Vendors along U.S. Highway 84 are calling this year’s Sales Along 84 a success, despite an unexpec...

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Good Pine Middle School Fundraiser

September 16, 2026

Good Pine Middle School Principal Melinda Robison, left, and Assistant Principal Erika White participated in a PTO fundraiser where they agreed to be ...