Georgia Penolia “Penny” Kelly Gresham, age 68, of Summerville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 28 ...

A recent study has found that Louisiana is among the top ten states in the nation that has witnessed the sharpest decline in drug overdose deaths. The report showed that the Pelican State has the ...

Following a decrease of nearly 14% from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025, LaSalle Parish sales tax collections rebounded in the second quarter of 2025 posting an average ...

A large crowd of family and friends attended graduation ceremonies Friday night, July 25, for Hardtner Medical Center’s (HMC) ...

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was written by former LPA Executive Director Jerry Raehal and focuses on small town newspapers. The Jena Times is featured in this article as one of many success ...

What started as just four people with a vision for a skatepark in Jena has quickly grown, with many members of the LaSalle Parish community coming tog... A new federal study shows that speeding was ...

The local ministry team of Chris and Becky Lucas do not fit the typical ‘ministry’ mold; neither does their audience. Their target congregation is always on their feet, filled with enthusiasm, and ...

There has been an ongoing debate for many years regarding the advantages or disadvantages of focusing on one sport during teenage and high school years vs. playing a number of different sports.

Hurricane season is ramping up. In Louisiana, we know the drill: It’s time to pick up some extra canned goods and batteries, make sure the generator cranks and think over evacuation plans.

A special and unique event is set to take place Thursday night, July 31, to assist parish families with needed school supplies for the new school year set to begin August 6. The WoodmenLife Back to ...

“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way (life) is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV).