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A Very Special Prom!
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A Very Special Prom!
It was a day long anticipated and one that will not soon be forgotten for 16 LaSalle Parish high school special needs students. On Thursday, April 10,...
April 16, 2025
Jena’s Easter In The Park Friday
A: Main, News
Jena’s Easter In The Park Friday
Jena Mayor LaDawn Edwards informed the Jena Town Council during their monthly meeting April 7, that this year’s Easter in the Park event is set and re...
April 16, 2025
Schools Dismiss Friday For Easter Break
A: Main, News
Schools Dismiss Friday For Easter Break
LaSalle Parish schools will be closed Good Friday, April 18 and remain closed until Tuesday, April 29, for the annual Easter holiday break. When schoo...
April 16, 2025
Olla and Urania Hear Fire District Proposal
A: Main, News
Olla and Urania Hear Fire District Proposal
By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor 
April 16, 2025
During their regular monthly meetings, the Urania and Olla town councils learned more about the proposed parish wide fire district during a presentati...
Media Frenzy at ICE Facility
News
Media Frenzy at ICE Facility
Mahmoud Khalil ruled deportable
By Craig Franklin Editor 
April 16, 2025
The world’s eyes were once again on Jena, Louisiana last week as Columbia University graduate and anti-Isarel protest leader Mahmoud Khalil was determ...
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LaSalle Arrests
News
LaSalle Arrests
April 16, 2025
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Deantrel Todd, 30, of Jena, was arrested Apr...
East Jena + Bellevue = Eastvue
News, Photo Gallery
East Jena + Bellevue = Eastvue
Jena churches combine for the Gospel
By Craig Franklin Editor 
April 16, 2025
“I spoke with a church planting friend this week and he shared with me that 200-250 churches are on the path to close their doors this year in the sta...
Town of Jena Partakes in “Love the Boot Week”
News
Staff Report Town of Jena Partakes in “Love the Boot Week”
Town of Jena Partakes in “Love the Boot Week”
April 16, 2025
Jena Mayor LaDawn Edwards and employees of the town joined with thousands of other Louisianians last week to take part in Love the Boot Week, the stat...
Spring #thrive Camp Features Stop Motion Videos
News
Spring #thrive Camp Features Stop Motion Videos
By Morgan Tarpley Smith #thrive Program Assistant 
April 16, 2025
Over a dozen LaSalle Parish youth learned new skills involving stop motion animation and set design during a free camp in Jena. The camp was part of T...
JHS Student Council Week Celebrated
News
JHS Student Council Week Celebrated
Staff Report 
April 16, 2025
Members of the Jena High School Student Council celebrated Student Council Week recently by performing various service projects at the school.The them...
LPSB 2nd Annual Job Fair Held
News
LPSB 2nd Annual Job Fair Held
Staff Report 
April 16, 2025
The LaSalle Parish School System’s 2nd Annual Job Fair was held Thursday, April 10, with many qualified candidates attending seeking employment in one...
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JHS Tennis Competes at Regionals
Photo Gallery, Sports
JHS Tennis Competes at Regionals
Staff Report 
April 16, 2025
Several members of the Jena High School Tennis Team were in Shreveport Monday and Tuesday of this week, competing in the Regional Tennis Tournament fo...
Dominance Continues For Lady Tigers
Photo Gallery, Sports
Dominance Continues For Lady Tigers
By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer 
April 16, 2025
The LaSalle Lady Tigers continued to dominate the regular season games this past week with three more huge wins to run their regular season record to ...
Tigers Pick Up Back-to-Back Wins
Photo Gallery, Sports
Tigers Pick Up Back-to-Back Wins
By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer 
April 16, 2025
The LaSalle Tigers picked up two wins this past week over Downsville on the road and Stanley at home. The Tigers were looking to get back into the win...
More Big Wins for Lady Giants
Photo Gallery, Sports
More Big Wins for Lady Giants
By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
April 16, 2025
The Jena Lady Giants had a busy week this past week playing some of the best softball teams in the state as they prepare for the post season that begi...
Giants’ Heartbreaking Loss to Buckeye
Photo Gallery, Sports
Giants’ Heartbreaking Loss to Buckeye
By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
April 16, 2025
The Jena Giants had a big week this past week winning three games but losing two, including a heartbreaking loss to Buckeye for the district champions...
Baseball Playoff Brackets Released
News, Sports
Baseball Playoff Brackets Released
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April 15, 2025
The LHSAA has released the baseball playoff brackets this afternoon, which begin next week. Both the Jena Giants and the LaSalle Tigers will play next...
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U.S. Mail Worse Than Ever
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
U.S. Mail Worse Than Ever
Craig Franklin: 
April 16, 2025
As a member of the Louisiana Press Association’s Board of Directors, I have the opportunity to visit with publishers and editors from across the state...
Easter Celebrations
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
Easter Celebrations
April 16, 2025
Easter bonnets, laced gloves, pastel spring dresses and matching purses with shoes were once the Easter Sunday style for girls of all ages, including ...
Blessed Resurrection Day
Columns/Opinions
Blessed Resurrection Day
April 16, 2025
The week before Easter Sunday is called the Passion Week (not literal seven days). It begins on the Friday before the Triumphant Entry and runs throug...
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obituaries ›
Card of Thanks – “Dook” Walker
Obituaries
Card of Thanks – “Dook” Walker
April 16, 2025
The family of Dianne “Dook” Walker would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended her funeral and paid their respects during t...
John Valentine
Obituaries
John Valentine
April 16, 2025
John Richlee Valentine, 57, of Olla, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Touro Infirmary and Medical Center in New Orleans f...
Bill Little Sr.
Obituaries
Bill Little Sr.
April 16, 2025
William B. “Bill” Little Sr., 69, of Jonesville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 4, 2025, at his home in Jonesville.Services were held on...
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Fun at the Fair
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Fun at the Fair
Staff Report 
April 9, 2025
After many years of not having a fair or midway rides in Jena, residents of the Jena area were delighted to once again partake in the fun of a fair wi...
Olla Community Easter Celebration
News, Photo Gallery
Olla Community Easter Celebration
Staff Report 
April 9, 2025
Several churches in the northwest LaSalle area joined together Sunday night, April 6, for a special night of music and scripture reading in the Olla C...
Lady Giants: Undefeated District Champions
Photo Gallery, Sports
Lady Giants: Undefeated District Champions
By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
April 9, 2025
The Lady Giants played four more games this past week, winning them all while also capturing the District 2-3A Championship. On Monday, March 31, the ...
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