Jena Police Chief Scott McLendon addressed several needs for his department during the monthly meeting of the Jena Town Council held Monday morning, June 1, at the town hall. Among the items addressed was a new contract for police officer tasers and body cameras, a new police department use of force...

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-annual disbursements by a unanimous vote during their regular meeting held June 2. Twice a year, the first in June and the second in November, employees ...

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 and support staff a $1,000 stipend, but the money to fund the one-time raises may end up costing local school districts. The Gov.’s plan is to redire...

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

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...

The Urania Town Council learned that progress in changing the speed limit beside Hardtner Medical Center is finally moving forward. Police Juror Tim L...