Social media recently had many LaSalle residents alarmed as it was reported an attempted kidnapping had occurred in Jena September 22 by an illegal alien. However, after a thorough joint investigation by the Jena Police Department and the La-Salle Parish Sheriff’s Office, it was concluded that the i...

The 2024 edition of the Howdy Neighbor Day Festival is set for Saturday, October 5, at the Jena Town Park. Gates will open at 9 a.m. with events, activities and entertainment held all day and into the night. Admission prices are $5 for ages 5-10 and $10 for ages 16 and up. Children under 5 are admit...

This year marks the 84th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers has sponsored and supported National Newspaper Week, a week-long promotion of the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada. National Newspaper Week is October 6-12 and is a week set ...

For over 38 years, Lee Richardel served on the Board of Commissioners for Hardtner Medical Center – the past 26 years as Chairman of the Board. On Jul...

“Everyone in Jena knows me and knows of my addiction,” said 43-year-old Heather Bradford Schitoskey. “I was very well known in Jena, but what many peo...

“As a veteran, I have fought for the freedoms that we enjoy in our country and I never would have thought that those freedoms would come under jeopard...