Sharp Records Huge Sack in I20 Bowl

Colten Sharp sacks the West quarterback late in the game to help secure the East victory in the I20 Bowl held December 22.

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By Craig Franklin Editor on

December 31, 2024

Sharp Records Huge Sack in I20 Bowl

Jena Giant senior defensive end Colten Sharp ended his high school playing career just as he wanted, recording a crucial sack to help his All-Star team win during the I20 East-West Bowl held Sunday afternoon, December 22.

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Staff Report

December 31, 2024

(EDITOR’S NOTE: There were many events that took place in LaSalle Parish during the year that ended Tuesday night, however, the staff of this newspape...

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What Facebook Reveals About LaSalle in 2024

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

December 31, 2024

The Jena Times created a Facebook account back in 2016 in an effort to stay relevant, accessible and expand online services. While Facebook is used fo...

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Old-Fashioned Christmas Service at Eden

By Craig Franklin Editor

December 31, 2024

It was a beautiful, cool day Sunday, December 22, as many gathered at the historic Eden Methodist Church on LA 8 west of Jena for the 5th Annual Old-F...

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LaSalle Arrests

December 31, 2024

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: James D. Sanders, 60, of Jena, was arrested ...

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The Jena Branch of Southern Heritage Bank

December 31, 2024

A special retirement reception was held at the Jena Branch of Southern Heritage Bank for three longtime employees Monday morning, December 23. A large...

LaSalle Parish Year in Review, News

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LaSalle Parish Year In Review

the death of Caden Madden,

December 31, 2024

The year 2024 is officially in the history books and the parish has begun a new chapter as 2025 begins today, January 1.Events nationally that affecte...