Giants win at Caldwell by a large margin, 34-12

Jenaâs JaQuarius Green (79) appears to stand on his head while tackling a Caldwell player and symbolically demonstrates how Giantsâ fans reacted to Jenaâs 34-12 win in the 2021 Boot Bowl. The longtime rivalry between Jena and Caldwell once again saw a very large crowd attend the game last Thursday night. They will host the Grant Cougars this Friday for JHS homecoming. Also shown: Adarian Richardson (10) and Brannon Ingle (16). (See story.)

Sports

October 12, 2021

This past Thursday night the Jena Giants traveled to Columbia to take on the Caldwell Spartans. This would be the district opener for both teams as they have developed a pretty good rivalry over the years.

Front Page, News

Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise in State: Local hospitals report increases in cases

Local hospitals report increases in cases

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 8, 2025

Local hospitals report increases in cases As of last Friday, January 3, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has raised its respirator...

Front Page, News

Two Special Sections in This Week’s Issue

Staff Report

January 8, 2025

Inside this issue are two special sections, Basketball Preview Section and Law Enforcement Appreciation Section, as the parish joins together to recog...

Front Page, News

A Look Back and Forward: LEDD President Examines 2024 & 2025

LEDD President Examines 2024 & 2025

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 8, 2025

LEDD President Examines 2024 & 2025 Walter E. Dorroh Jr. has witnessed many changes during the 36 years he has been president of the LaSalle Economic ...

News

Jena Diamond Baseball Registration Underway

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 8, 2025

Registration for Jena’s Diamond Youth Baseball program, former Dixie Youth Baseball, is now underway according to league officials. All Jena area yout...

News

LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

January 8, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Tommy L. Coon, 62, of Trout, was arrested De...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Time to Increase Coaching Pay?

January 8, 2025

For as long as there have been high schools in LaSalle Parish, sports have been a dominating factor for the overall success of our schools. As an avid...