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LaSalle celebrates Independence Day
News, Photo Gallery
LaSalle celebrates Independence Day
Hundreds of people turned out in Jena Saturday, July 4, for the America 250th Independence Day celebration held at the Jena Town Park and the town’s h...
July 8, 2026
Firment announces for Congress
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Firment announces for Congress
District 22 State Rep eyes 5th Congressional District seat District 22 State Representative Gabe Firment (R) of Dry Prong, LA, received an ovation of ...
July 8, 2026
News
School Board ends year with $1.2M deficit
Adjustments should see system fare better next year Fiscal year 2025-2026 ended June 30 and while the projected deficit for the LaSalle Parish School ...
July 8, 2026
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A new pool is coming to Olla
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A new pool is coming to Olla
By Craig Franklin Editor 
July 8, 2026
It’s been two years since the public swimming pool in Olla was demolished due to safety issues and costly repairs. But last week, the LaSalle Recreati...
New Flag Poles and New Flags Dedicated
Catahoula News, News
New Flag Poles and New Flags Dedicated
July 8, 2026
Steamboat Park in Harrisonburg received new flag poles and new flags and a special dedication ceremony was held Thursday, July 2 with many in attendan...
News
Summer construction projects reach halfway point
By Craig Franklin Editor 
July 8, 2026
Update given to LaSalle School Board Maintenance Supervisor Travis Glenn updated members of the LaSalle Parish School Board during a committee meeting...
News
2026 property tax millages set
By Craig Franklin Editor 
July 8, 2026
The LaSalle Parish School Board, in a special meeting held June 29, set their annual property tax millage rates for the year 2026. Although they have ...
Arrests, News
Sex Offender arrested in LaSalle
Staff Report 
July 8, 2026
A registered sex offender who had been living in LaSalle Parish but failed to register in the parish was arrested last week after being stopped for a ...
LaSalle Arrests
Arrests, News
LaSalle Arrests
Submitted Article 
July 8, 2026
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)
Catahoula Arrests
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Catahoula Arrests
Submitted Article 
July 8, 2026
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Catahoula Parish Jail during the last week: (more…)
Reflections
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Reflections
July 8, 2026
Highlights from The Jena Times Archives 70 Years Ago July 5, 1956 Making Farming Less Hazardous: July 22-28, 1956, a week was expected to be devoted t...
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More state honors for softball/baseball players
Sports
More state honors for softball/baseball players
Staff Report 
June 17, 2026
LSWA & LSCA announces All-State teams Two more state organizations recently released their All-State teams for high school softball and baseball teams...
LaSalle Riding Club members excel at State Finals
Sports
LaSalle Riding Club members excel at State Finals
Staff Report 
June 10, 2026
Members of the LaSalle Riding Club represented the area well during the recent Louisiana Jr. High School and High School Rodeo Association’s State Fin...
Jena High School Athletic Banquet
Photo Gallery, Sports
Jena High School Athletic Banquet
Staff Report 
June 3, 2026
Awards Distributed to Jena High student-athletes It was a packed house at the Jena Community Center May 14 as the annual Jena High School Athletic Ban...
LaSalle High School Athletic Banquet
Photo Gallery, Sports
LaSalle High School Athletic Banquet
Staff Report 
June 3, 2026
Awards distributed to LaSalle High student-athletes A large crowd gathered at the LaSalle High School Auditorium on May 21 as the annual LaSalle High ...
Saddle Up!
Sports
Saddle Up!
Staff Report 
May 27, 2026
It’s State Finals Time Twelve members of the LaSalle Riding Club have qualified for the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association State Finals and will ...
Archery Teams Rank High at Nationals
Sports
Archery Teams Rank High at Nationals
Staff Report 
May 27, 2026
The Good Pine Middle School Archery Team, along with two Jena Junior High School archers, competed in the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, K...
Two Jena athletes to play at next level
Photo Gallery, Sports
Two Jena athletes to play at next level
Staff Report 
May 20, 2026
Two Jena High School athletes signed their letters of intent to play softball and baseball at the next level during a signing ceremony held May 13 at ...
Sports
Jena & LaSalle dominate All-District teams
Staff Report 
May 13, 2026
The Jena Lady Giants and LaSalle Lady Tigers, both district champions in their respective classifications, dominated the All-District team selections ...
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We need Statesmen – not Politicians
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
Craig Franklin:
We need Statesmen – not Politicians
By Craig Franklin Editor 
July 8, 2026
If you watched the Louisiana Republican Senate primary leading up to the June 27 election and came away inspired, you were watching a different race t...
Loving Jesus: A Southern Bond
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
Deborah Mayo:
Loving Jesus: A Southern Bond
By Deborah Mayo 
July 8, 2026
For those who do not know, I feel compelled to share a historically and culturally correct tidbit with you: most Southerners love Jesus. It is a commo...
God Always Knows
Columns/Opinions
“A Line of Truth”
God Always Knows
By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D 
July 8, 2026
Have you ever had one of those days? You know the kind where everything seems to go wrong. When everybody you know seems to need you. No, not just nee...
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obituaries ›
Randy Sharp
Obituaries
Randy Sharp
July 8, 2026
Alton “Randy” Sharp, 80, of Rhinehart, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.Services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, July 3, 202...
Jerry “Peanut” Short
Obituaries
Jerry “Peanut” Short
July 8, 2026
Jerry “Peanut” Lynn Short, 67, of Ferriday, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Covington, LA.Services were held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2...
Jake Toler
Obituaries
Jake Toler
July 1, 2026
“Jake” John David Toler, 82, of Jena, passed from this life on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 202...
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CCC Rocket Camp
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CCC Rocket Camp
By Kayley McCarty Staff Intern 
July 8, 2026
The Centennial Cultural Center’s (CCC) annual Rocket Camp was held last week with 10 youth gaining valuable experience in engineering and having a fun...
CCC’s Annual Art Camp
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CCC’s Annual Art Camp
By Kayley McCarty Staff Intern 
July 8, 2026
The Centennial Cultural Center in Olla hosted their annual Art Camp last week, the second camp held so far this summer. Over 50 students attended the ...
Color my World Camp
News, Photo Gallery
Color my World Camp
By Kayley McCarty Staff Intern 
July 8, 2026
On June 30 through July 2, the Centennial Cultural Center in Olla hosted its annual camp for children with special needs. Each year, the camp features...
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