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

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...

April 15, 2026

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Town of Tullos accepts lowest bid for new town sign on US Hwy.165

The Tullos Town Council unanimously approved a bid Monday, April 6, for the construction of a new town sign to be installed at the intersection of U.S...

April 15, 2026

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LHS Principal moves to central office

Search for new principal begins LaSalle High School Principal Heath Denison will soon be promoted to the LaSalle Parish School Board Central Office wh...

April 15, 2026

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LaSalle DA retiring; Not seeking re-election

Staff Report

April 15, 2026

LaSalle Parish District Attorney J. Reed Walters announced this week that he will be retiring at the end of his current term and will not be seeking r...

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Jena resident requests Council to adopt dangerous dog ordinance

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 15, 2026

A Town of Jena resident addressed the Town Council at length during their April 6 meeting requesting the council adopt a dangerous dog ordinance. Chur...

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Police chase ends in LaSalle; One person dies in shooting

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 15, 2026

A multi-agency police chase ended with a shooting incident in LaSalle Parish last week that resulted in one person pronounced dead. The victim was ide...

Arrests, News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

April 15, 2026

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

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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 15, 2026

A high school graduate with a promising college football career had his life changed in an instant. “I look at the road and see a lady,” said Owen Tec...

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Urania Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Busy Month Amid Dry Conditions

By Kimberly Franklin Staff Reporter

April 15, 2026

The Urania Volunteer Fire Department experienced a busy stretch in late February and throughout March as dry conditions contributed to multiple fire c...

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Olla native selected for special assignment

Submitted Article

April 15, 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Jason D. Chisolm, a United States Air Force officer and native of Olla, Louisiana, has been selected for a joint assignment with th...

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Annual Fundraiser for Urania Cemetery

April 15, 2026

We are raising funds for the Urania Cemetery. Your contribution helps us maintain and preserve a beautiful, respectful resting place for our loved one...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Lady Giants continue to roll

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

April 8, 2026

The Jena Lady Giants played a couple more difficult non-district games this past week and picked up big wins, including a win on their Senior Night. O...

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Giants get another district win

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

April 8, 2026

The Jena Giants had a busy week this past week as they played four more games in the week including picking up another District 2-3A victory over Mark...

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Lady Tigers stay Red Hot

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

April 8, 2026

The LaSalle Lady Tigers softball team is hitting its stride at exactly the right time, stringing together a dominant three‑game run that showcased sha...

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Top 10 Tigers keep momentum

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

April 8, 2026

The LaSalle Tigers baseball team delivered a week packed with momentum swings, statement wins, and more character defining moments as they continued t...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Parish softball teams center stage

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 15, 2026

There is a feeling of excitement all across LaSalle Parish as our two softball teams hold the number one ranking in their respective divisions, and th...

Columns/Opinions

“A Line of Truth”

Will You Make it to Heaven?

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

April 15, 2026

With tears in his eyes and a quiver in his voice, the 82-year-old gentleman looked at me and asked, “Do you think I will go to heaven?” The question k...

Columns/Opinions

Ask Rusty

Social Security Matters

April 15, 2026

My Friend is 65; shouldn’t she be exempt from Medicare payroll taxes? Dear Rusty: My girlfriend is 65 and she just enrolled in Medicare. She is still ...

Obituaries

Terry Andrews

April 15, 2026

Terry Ray Andrews, 75, of Jena, passed from this life on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at LaSalle Nursing Home in Jena. Graveside services will be held at...

Obituaries

Timothy Traylor

April 15, 2026

Timothy Lynn Traylor, 58, of Georgetown, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born June 12, 1967, to t...

Obituaries

Anna Lynn Lassiter

April 15, 2026

Anna Lynn Lassiter, 68, of Jena, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2026, at Hixson Brothers F...

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EGG-CITING DAY

April 8, 2026

Hundreds of people attended the Town of Jena’s annual Easter in the Park Friday, April 3, where thousands of eggs were hunted, many prizes were awarde...

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LPSO hosts police canine certification

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 8, 2026

Twenty police canine units took part in a multi-agency certification event held April 2 at the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) K-9 Training Com...

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Ag Career Day held in Harrisonburg

Staff Report

April 8, 2026

The Catahoula Soil and Water Conservation District hosted its Annual Youth Agriculture Career Field Day on Friday, March 27, at the Harrisonburg First...