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State Superintendent Visits LaSalle
A: Main, News
State Superintendent Visits LaSalle
Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley was in Jena last week visiting local school officials on a wide range of topics, includin...
February 19, 2025
Burglary at Tullos Dollar General
A: Main, News
Burglary at Tullos Dollar General
A burglary occurred at the Tullos Dollar General February 11 with an undisclosed amount of money stolen from the store’s safe. According to Tullos Pol...
February 19, 2025
Parish Economy Rebounds in 4Q
A: Main, News
Parish Economy Rebounds in 4Q
By Craig Franklin Editor 
February 19, 2025
Overall Sales Tax Collections lower in 2024 than 2023 Fourth quarter (Oct.-Dec. 2024) sales tax collections showed a near 20 percent increase over thi...
Fair Coming Back to Jena in April
A: Main, News
Fair Coming Back to Jena in April
Staff Report 
February 19, 2025
For many years, if residents of Jena wanted to enjoy the thrills of midway rides commonly known as the “fair,” they would have to travel to Olla for t...
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JJHS Observes Holocaust Remembrance Day
News
JJHS Observes Holocaust Remembrance Day
Submitted Article 
February 19, 2025
In a heartfelt initiative, Ms. Tolbert’s 8th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) classes at JJHS took it upon themselves to observe Holocaust Remembranc...
LaSalle Arrests
News
LaSalle Arrests
February 19, 2025
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Andrew Wardlow, 39, of Olla, was arrested Fe...
Rip Cannaday Featured in SMRC
News
Rip Cannaday Featured in SMRC
By Craig Franklin Editor 
February 19, 2025
LaSalle Parish native and current Catahoula Parish resident Ronald “Rip” Cannaday is now part of the musical archives of history to forever be remembe...
God’s Paws Benefits from Treat Program
News
God’s Paws Benefits from Treat Program
Staff Report 
February 19, 2025
A local animal shelter is benefiting from a national fundraising effort entitled “Treat.”Treat is a revolutionary way to get people connected with she...
Thirty-nine JHS Students Inducted into NHS
News
Thirty-nine JHS Students Inducted into NHS
Staff Report 
February 19, 2025
Thirty-nine Jena High School students were officially inducted into the Milton Posey Chapter of the National Honor Society last week.The public induct...
Simple Lifestyle Changes Results In Big Yields
News
Simple Lifestyle Changes Results In Big Yields
BY Kyle Peveto LSU AgCenter 
February 19, 2025
New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be big and audacious.To make lasting and beneficial modifications, nutrition and physical activity experts at the...
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LaSalle Lady Tigers Set for Playoffs
Photo Gallery, Sports
LaSalle Lady Tigers Set for Playoffs
By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer 
February 19, 2025
The Lady Tigers fell to Montgomery in the regular season finale 35-23 last Thursday at LaSalle High School in Olla but are set to begin the LHSAA Divi...
LaSalle Tigers Close Out The Year
Photo Gallery, Sports
LaSalle Tigers Close Out The Year
By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer 
February 19, 2025
The LaSalle Tigers fell to the Montgomery Tigers in the regular season finale 76-47, held last Thursday night, February 13, in Olla. The final score d...
Lady Giants Start Playoffs Thursday
Photo Gallery, Sports
Lady Giants Start Playoffs Thursday
By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
February 19, 2025
The Jena Lady Giants finished up their regular season this past week getting two big wins and setting the stage for a deep playoff run that begins Thu...
Giants Go 1-1 in Last Week’s Action
Photo Gallery, Sports
Giants Go 1-1 in Last Week’s Action
By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
February 19, 2025
The Jena Giants played two more games this past week, winning a non-district game and losing their final district game. On Tuesday, February 11, the G...
JHS Fall Athletic Banquet – Feb 6
Sports
JHS Fall Athletic Banquet – Feb 6
Awards for football, cheer, dance & cross country
February 12, 2025
Giants All-District/All-State: (left to right) Front row, Amare Jackson – All-District First Team Defensive Back, Jacob Belcher – All-District First T...
Sports
Three JHS Athletes Sign For Next Level
By Craig Franklin Editor 
February 12, 2025
Three Jena High School athletes signed their official letters of intent to three different colleges last Wednesday during the NCAA National Signing Da...
Battle in Buckeye: Lady Giants pick up first district loss
B: Sports, Photo Gallery...
Battle in Buckeye: Lady Giants pick up first district loss
Lady Giants pick up first district loss
By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
February 12, 2025
The Jena Lady Giants continued their season this past week as they played two more games ending the week with one win and one loss. On Tuesday, Februa...
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Parenting is Different These Days
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
Craig Franklin:
Parenting is Different These Days
February 19, 2025
There is no doubt this world is a different place than it was years ago. There are many examples of this but one that I thought of recently was parent...
A Musical Masterpiece
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
A Musical Masterpiece
February 19, 2025
Music and singing have been central to my life. My mama’s people were guitar pickers, fiddle players, song writers and singers who used any and every ...
Is The Master Pleased?
Columns/Opinions
Is The Master Pleased?
February 19, 2025
I once read a story about a young man who was a concert pianist. His goal was to become good enough to play in Carnegie Hall in New York.This young ma...
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obituaries ›
Mildred Nichols
Obituaries
Mildred Nichols
February 19, 2025
Mildred Rose Breithaupt Nichols, 67, of Jonesville, LA, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones.Services were...
Michelle Richard
Obituaries
Michelle Richard
February 12, 2025
Michelle Stevenson Gray Richard, 54, left her earthly body on Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by the love, comfort and support of her family and ...
Wayne Shirley
Obituaries
Wayne Shirley
February 12, 2025
David “Wayne” Shirley, 77, of Aimwell, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his home.Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, ...
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Giants Playing for Championship Friday
Photo Gallery, Sports
Giants Playing for Championship Friday
By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
February 12, 2025
The Jena Giants picked up two big wins this past week to keep climbing the power rankings in Division III Non-Select. On Tuesday, February 4, the Gian...
Lady Tigers Record Three Victories
Photo Gallery, Sports
Lady Tigers Record Three Victories
By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer 
February 12, 2025
The LaSalle Lady Tigers continued to win games last week improving their record. They would pick up three victories and two of those victories would b...
Tigers Get Big Non-District Win
Photo Gallery, Sports
Tigers Get Big Non-District Win
By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer 
February 12, 2025
The LaSalle Tigers beat the Dodson Panthers by the final score of 74-38 at home this past week behind Tuff Street’s 32-point offensive explosion. Stre...
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