Fourteenth annual event held in Jena on May 5, 2024 The fourteenth annual LaSalle Parish Scholars’ Reception was held Monday, May 5, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Jena, sponsored by The GEO Group and the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD). Nearly 80 scholars were presented with 181 scho...

For the past 71 years, weeklong revival services have been held at the Chalk Hill Church during early June, ending with homecoming and dinner on the ground on Saturday. This year it is June 9-14.The revival was started in 1954 by Rev. James G. Ganey and Rev. Clifton Ganey, with Rev. Troy Cockerham h...

Retirement personnel of the LaSalle Parish School system were honored at a retirement tea last Tuesday afternoon at the Family Life Center at Jena First Baptist Church. A total of 13 retirees were honored, representing a total of 380 years of service in the education field. Receiving plaques for the...

A motorcyclist was killed and his passenger injured Sunday evening near Jena when a truck driven by a Trout woman hit them, according to Louisiana Sta...

During their regular monthly meeting held Monday, May 5, the Urania Town Council approved routine department reports starting with the water and sewer...

Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We attend parades, place flags ...