Johanna Jayne Pugh Bridges, 52, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, just three days before her 53rd birthday.

The better half and I just returned from a mission’s trip to the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten. (As one of my dear friends aptly put it, someone must suffer for the kingdom!). I confess, this was ...

Peggy Anne Travis, 78, passed from this earthly life into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Francis ...

Robert Wayne Spence, 62, of Grayson, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Alexandria, LA.

Brookshire Grocery, the parent company of Spring Market, held a grand re-opening ceremony Wednesday, July 16, at their Jena ...

Homeland Bank held ribbon cutting and grand opening celebrations Tuesday, July 15, for their new Olla Branch, located at the ...

The Jena Town Council voted to readvertise for bids for the demolition of two buildings after it was determined the previously low bidders for the project did not have the appropriate insurance ...

This year marks the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – established 1776.

Around 25 people attended a special training class Monday night, July 14, at Jena Metals in Jena, as various emergency ...

Readvertises for bids to demo two buildings The Jena Town Council voted to readvertise for bids for the demolition of two ...

In one of the largest arrest warrant executions in over a year, the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted Operation ...

The Town of Olla’s motto, “Small Town, Big Heart,” is reference to the hospitality and generosity of its citizens. That motto is proven every year, from celebrating achievements at local schools to ...