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POLLOCK MAYOR ARRESTED BY OLLA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Exclusive details emerge from Freedom of Infomation Act Town of Pollock Mayor Douglas Kale Beavers, 41, of Pollock, was arrested Friday, June 5 by the...

June 10, 2026

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Fire destroys house in Olla

A house fire in Olla last week left one family with very little belongings but thankfully, no one was home or injured as a result of the blaze. Accord...

June 10, 2026

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Catahoula School Board seeks new Superintendent

The Catahoula Parish School Board is seeking applications for a new School Superintendent, after the Board was informed recently of current Superinten...

June 10, 2026

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Police Chief addresses needs to Jena Council

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 10, 2026

Jena Police Chief Scott McLendon addressed several needs for his department during the monthly meeting of the Jena Town Council held Monday morning, J...

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June bonuses for school employees

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 10, 2026

Employees of the LaSalle Parish School Board will receive their first bonus of the year at the end of June as members of the Board approved the bi-ann...

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Gov Landry’s order could hurt local school districts

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 10, 2026

Governor Jeff Landry held a press conference June 2 where he announced an executive order that will give Louisiana classroom teachers a $2,000 stipend...

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Early Voting begins Friday

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 10, 2026

June 12-20 Early Voting for the June 27 Second Party Primary Election begins Friday, June 12 and continues until Saturday, June 20, excluding Sunday, ...

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Lanny Webb announces for School Board District 8

June 10, 2026

Lanny Webb of Nebo officially made his announcement to seek the District 8 seat of the LaSalle Parish School Board during the November 3, 2026, electi...

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

June 10, 2026

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

Arrests, News

Jena Man arrested for Meth

Staff Report

June 10, 2026

A Jena man on parole was arrested for illegal narcotics last week. According to LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) Detective and Public Informatio...

News

LA 126 Road Work Extended

Staff Report

June 10, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) issued a press release last week noting that alternating lane closures have been ext...

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More Leaks Repaired in Town of Tullos

By Melissa Stroud Staff Reporter

June 10, 2026

The Tullos Town Council met at the Town Hall on Monday, June 1st, with only three councilmembers in attendance. Just one change was made to the agenda...

Sports

LaSalle Riding Club members excel at State Finals

Staff Report

June 10, 2026

Members of the LaSalle Riding Club represented the area well during the recent Louisiana Jr. High School and High School Rodeo Association’s State Fin...

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 ...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Why I Stand Behind the Property Tax

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 10, 2026

Let me say something that I know isn’t going to win me any popularity contests and will likely have me blasted on social media once again: I support p...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Royal Alexander:

America at 250 Years

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

June 10, 2026

There has been, and will be, much commentary as we approach July 4th. However, it will never be enough to capture or express the significance of that ...

Columns/Opinions

“A Line of Truth”

The stomach bug & sin

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

June 10, 2026

Last Monday started out like every Monday for me. The clock went off. I put my coffee on, showered, shaved, brushed my teeth and dressed. Got my first...

Obituaries

Ethel Thomas

June 10, 2026

Ethel P. Thomas, 96, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones.Services were held on Satur...

Obituaries

Shane Pillsbury

June 10, 2026

Shane Travis Pillsbury, 51, of Jena, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in hospice care, surrounded by...

Obituaries

Doris Bell

June 10, 2026

Doris Irene Bignar Bell, 86, of Jena, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Riverside Rehabilitation Center in Alexandria.Services were ...

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Summer Library Program Begins

June 10, 2026

Jim the Spoon Man (Jim Cruise) was the featured guest at the LaSalle Parish Library’s Summer Reading Program last Wednesday, June 3, where his comedy ...

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Residents gather to remember the fallen

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 3, 2026

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...

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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...