Losing a loved one is a traumatic event; it is one of the most painful events in anyone’s life. Having lost a child, my mother, father and a brother, along with many other relatives and close friends, I have felt the effects of death and how it totally changes our lives. The pain is real and great a...

Parish students’ skills are put to test The LaSalle Parish School System held the first annual STEM Competition on Wednesday, May 15 at Jena High School, where each of the parish’s nine schools assembled teams to compete in the event, showcasing their STEM skills through various challenges. STEM (Sc...

Summer Story Hour Hosted by the LaSalle Parish Libraries: • Week 1, Friday, May 31: Harvey Rabbit and Friends; Jena @ 10 a.m., Olla @ 2 p.m. • Week 2, Friday, June 7: Lady Chops; Jena @ 10 a.m., Olla @ 2 p.m. VBS at Pleasant Hill BC Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Jena would like to invite all child...

70 Years Ago June 3, 1954 The grand opening of Stoney’s Esso Station Saturday, June 5, will be the center of attraction for many Jenaites and out-of-t...

Katie Helton, Guidance Counselor at LaSalle High School, announced scholarship recipients for 2024 graduates during graduation ceremonies at the schoo...

Samantha Manning, Guidance Counselor at Jena High School, announced the following scholarship recipients in the Class of 2024 during graduation ceremo...