Jena small business owner Marsheela Walters, left, visits with Louisiana Central CEO Chris Masingill during the roadshow last week. Economic development takes centerstage LaSalle Parish was thrust into the spotlight last week as central Louisiana’s economic development agency, Louisiana Central, bro...

Biannual sales tax checks approved by Board LaSalle Parish School System employees will receive Christmas in November as the second of the two excess sales tax supplement payouts are distributed in their November payroll checks. These bonus payments are made twice a year, one in June and the second ...

Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards has big plans to continue the transformation of the town square into a public space for all citizens. When an old house and office building at the corner of US 84 and Third Street were demolished three months ago, it opened up the area known as the Jena Town Square, whic...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: William Sharp, 17, of Jena, was arrested Nov...

The Town of Jena introduced their 2026 Budget during their November 3 meeting showing the town’s finances are in excellent condition and several items...

With the retirement of Jena Town Superintendent Ronny Steele at the end of October, the Town of Jena welcomed David Batchelor as their new superintend...