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Men and Women Fed Physically and Spiritually at WHM Events Hundreds of people attended two separate events at the Wild Horse Ministries complex in Tro...

April 2, 2025

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March 29 Election Results

Voters in LaSalle Parish approved the four Constitutional Amendments during the statewide election Saturday, March 29, however, the amendments were de...

April 2, 2025

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Hardtner Hosts First EMR Graduation

Thanks to a large grant received last year by Hardtner Medical Center (HMC), twenty LaSalle Parish fire and law enforcement personnel are now official...

April 2, 2025

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Bald Eagle Spotted in Jena

Staff Report

April 2, 2025

A Bald Eagle was sighted inside the city limits of Jena last week as the population of the National Bird and iconic freedom symbol continues to grow. ...

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LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

April 2, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Garland Dozier, 48, of Jena, was arrested Ma...

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LaSalle 4-H Compete at Regional Cookery

Submitted Article

April 2, 2025

LaSalle 4-H’ers provided tough competition at the Central Region 4-H Cookery Contest held March 17, 2025, in Alexandria. The Regional Cookery consists...

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Two-Step Your Way to Getting Fire Ants Under Control

By Olivia McClure LSU AgCenter

April 2, 2025

Spring is near in Louisiana. The birds are singing, and flowers are beginning to blossom in our landscapes.It’s a great time to be outdoors. Watch you...

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Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Competition Held

Submitted Article

April 2, 2025

With a spot at the state competition on the line, more than eleven- hundred youth registered for the Northern Regional 4-H Shooting Sports competition...

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Fellowship Elementary School – 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll

Submitted Article

April 2, 2025

Honor roll students for the third nine weeks grading period at Fellowship Elementary School have been announced by Principal Melissa Loe, as follows: ...

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Good Pine Middle School – 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll

Submitted Article

April 2, 2025

Honor roll students for the third nine weeks grading period at Goodpine Middle School have been announced by Principal Melinda Robison, as follows: Th...

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Jena Junior High School – 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll

Submitted Article

April 2, 2025

Honor roll students for the third nine weeks grading period at Jena Junior High School have been announced by Principal Jeremy Cassels, as follows: Si...

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Lady Tigers’ Dominance Continues

By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer

April 2, 2025

The LaSalle Lady Tigers moved to 23-3 overall and 4-0 District 3-1A play with four more wins this past week. They continue to hold the number one rank...

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Tigers Drop Two District Games

By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer

April 2, 2025

The LaSalle Tigers had a tough week last week against a District 3-1A opponent, dropping both games but they still maintain their #18 ranking in the D...

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More Big Wins for the Lady Giants

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

April 2, 2025

The Lady Giants played a couple of non-district games this past week, racking up more wins against top ranked opponents and a Class 5A team. On Monday...

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Giants Defeat Vidalia on Senior Night

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

April 2, 2025

The Jena Giants held senior night this past week where they not only recognized their 2025 seniors but sent them home with another district victory. O...

Sports

JHS Powerlifters Place at State

Staff Report

April 2, 2025

Jena High School had 16 powerlifters place at the LHSAA State Powerlifting Meet held March 28 and 29 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner.The JHS Boy...

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Local Olympians Power Up!

The 2025 LaSalle Parish Special Olympics a Huge Success

March 26, 2025

The 2025 LaSalle Parish Special Olympics a Huge Success Nebo Elementary student Gabriel Wells is all smiles during the walking race and is encouraged ...

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2025 Special Olympics Events & Heats

March 26, 2025

UNIFIED RELAY RACE: HEAT ONE – Jonesville ES, 1st; NES, 2nd ; Sicily Island, 3rd HEAT TWO – HHS, 1st; JES, 2nd HEAT THREE – GPMS, 1st; OES, 2nd ; FES,...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

120 Years Ago in LaSalle Parish

THE JENA TIMES

April 2, 2025

Two weeks ago, we announced that this newspaper was observing its 120th birthday. The very first issue of The Jena Times was published on March 23, 19...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Wash Day Blues

April 2, 2025

I have never met anyone who loves doing laundry: male, female, old or young. I, too, fall into this category – laundry is not my forte. I have often a...

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No Change In Jesus

April 2, 2025

There are times that I really hate change. Most of us work within a comfort zone, and when we get outside our comfort zone, we become distressed. This...

Obituaries

Dan Andrews Sr.

April 2, 2025

Leo “Dan” Andrews Sr., 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Rayville United Methodist...

Obituaries

Teresa Owens

April 2, 2025

Teresa Lee Owens, 56, of Trout, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Christus St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center in Alexandr...

Obituaries

Tommy Hollis

April 2, 2025

Tommy Dell Hollis, 70, of Georgetown, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.Services were held at 10 a.m....

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The 2025 Jena Rodeo

March 26, 2025

The 33rd Annual Louisiana High School Rodeo Association’s Jena Rodeo was held this past weekend at the fairgrounds complex with members of the LaSalle...

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Lady Giants Are District Champions

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

March 26, 2025

The Jena Lady Giants had another busy week playing some of the best teams in the state this past week and along the way beat Bunkie to claim the Distr...

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Giants Get Big Win at Oak Grove

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

March 26, 2025

The Jena Giants played three games this past week, picking up wins against district opponent Bunkie and a big win over Division IV Non-Select powerhou...