As customary for the first meeting of each new year, the LaSalle Parish School Board passed the baton of leadership from one member to another as they elected a new President and Vice-President for the year 2025. Last year’s Vice-President, District 7 Board Member Deborah Mayo, was elected unanimous...

This “Special Tribute” began in January 2021, after so many were not afforded traditional funerals or gatherings during the year 2020 due to social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Longtime Editor and Publisher Sammy J. Franklin began looking for a way to honor citizens who had passed...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: James Murphy, 62, of West Monroe, was arrested January 6 by the Jena Police Department for simple assault and simple criminal damage to property. John D. Little, 61, of Jena, was arrested Januar...

Urania Accepts Bid for Sewer Project Urania will soon see work begin on the town’s major sewer project as the Town Council passed a resolution awardin...

Upcoming Events at the Library • Friday, Jan. 17: Crochet Level 2, 5-7 p.m. in Jena • Tuesday, Jan. 21: Creative Journaling, 5-7 p.m. in Jena • Friday...

The Jena Town Council began the new year by approving various annual appointments and being assigned to administrative committees during their January...