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Election Results: All Three Millages Pass
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Election Results: All Three Millages Pass
All Three Millages Pass LaSalle Parish voters approved three property tax millage renewals by over 60% during the October 11 election held Saturday. T...
October 15, 2025
LPSB News: Correcting the Deficit
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LPSB News: Correcting the Deficit
Members of the LaSalle Parish School Board are taking a hard look at the system’s finances as they search for ways to save money in the face of findin...
October 15, 2025
LPSB News: Stipends Approved
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LPSB News: Stipends Approved
LaSalle Parish teachers and support staff will receive a mostly state funded bonus in their checks this month as the School Board approved the one-tim...
October 15, 2025
JHS Homecoming Friday
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JHS Homecoming Friday
Staff Report 
October 15, 2025
Jena High School will observe its 2025 homecoming this Friday, October 17, 2025, with a full day of activities, according to Principal Adam Powell. Fr...
Jena Council Hears Meter Proposal
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Jena Council Hears Meter Proposal
By Craig Franklin Editor 
October 15, 2025
The Jena Town Council is considering changing their old, mechanical water meters to new, electronic remote meters after hearing a proposal by Mike Sel...
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LaSalle Arrests
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LaSalle Arrests
Submitted Article 
October 15, 2025
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Brandon Lane LeMay, 37, of Jena, was arreste...
Seven Veterans Receive Quilts of Valor
News, Photo Gallery
Seven Veterans Receive Quilts of Valor
Staff Report 
October 15, 2025
Seven deserving LaSalle Parish veterans were honored Thursday night, October 9, as the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented them with personalized qui...
Open House/Anniversary Celebrated for Newspaper
News, Photo Gallery
Open House/Anniversary Celebrated for Newspaper
Staff Report 
October 15, 2025
Many people attended an open house and anniversary celebration at The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal office in Jena last Wednesday, October 8, a...
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Drug Take-Back Day October 25th
Staff Report 
October 15, 2025
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) will participate in the annual “National Drug Take-Back Day” on Saturday, October 25, according to LaSalle ...
God is Good All the Time
Columns/Opinions, News
God is Good All the Time
“A Line of Truth”
By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D 
October 15, 2025
When the Pastor stood before the congregation he stated, “God is good!” The people responded, “All the time!” This diatribe was repeated for several t...
Jena Nursing & Rehab – Business of the Week
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Jena Nursing & Rehab – Business of the Week
October 15, 2025
Jena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was named “Business of the Week” by the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 7. T...
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Tigers Dominate in District Opener
Photo Gallery, Sports
LaSalle 46 – Lakeview 12
Tigers Dominate in District Opener
By Word Lindsey Sports Writer 
October 15, 2025
It was week 6 in the high school football season and that means district play has begun. Games mean more, the rivalries are a bit more personal and th...
Giants Win Marksville Shootout
Photo Gallery, Sports
Jena 62 – Marksville 46
Giants Win Marksville Shootout
By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
October 15, 2025
The Jena Giants started district play this past week, coming into the game last Friday after suffering their first loss of the season against Tioga th...
Lady Giants Host 1st Annual Legacy Night
Photo Gallery, Sports
Lady Giants Host 1st Annual Legacy Night
By Craig Franklin Editor 
October 15, 2025
The Jena Lady Giants basketball team was established on a winning foundation and second year-Head Coach Garrett Hoffpauir is doing all he can to retur...
Tioga Hands Jena First Loss
Photo Gallery, Sports
Tioga 45 – Jena 26
Tioga Hands Jena First Loss
By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
October 8, 2025
Thi s past Friday night the Giants would put their undefeated record on the line against one of the best teams in Cenla as the Tioga Indians came to G...
LaSalle Picks Up Homecoming Win
Photo Gallery, Sports
Pickering 0 – LaSalle 36
LaSalle Picks Up Homecoming Win
By Word Lindsey Sports Writer 
October 8, 2025
It’s week 5 in the high school football season and it is the last week of games before district takes place. You would be hard-pressed to find a more ...
Tigers Win the Battle Against Block Bears
Photo Gallery, Sports
Tigers Win the Battle Against Block Bears
By Word Lindsey Sports Writer, By Staff Writers 
October 1, 2025
In this 4th week of high school football, there was a showdown between the LaSalle Tigers and the Block Bears in Jonesville, LA. It was Block’s homeco...
Victory Number 4 With The 84 War
Photo Gallery, Sports
Victory Number 4 With The 84 War
By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
October 1, 2025
This past Friday night the Jena Giants and the Winnfield Tigers would meet in another battle of The 84 War, a long-time rivalry between two high schoo...
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Celebrating 120 Years in Style
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
Craig Franklin:
Celebrating 120 Years in Style
The first issue of The Jena Times 
October 15, 2025
It was a very special day last Wednesday as this newspaper celebrated its 120th anniversary. We held an open house where attendees could tour our newl...
A Review of the Roberts Court
Columns/Opinions, Editorial
A Review of the Roberts Court
By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer 
October 15, 2025
It has been 20 years since Chief Justice John Roberts was not only confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court but was also named chief justice by President G...
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obituaries ›
Doyle Creech
Obituaries
Doyle Creech
October 15, 2025
Doyle Keith Creech, 73, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Jena, LA, surrounded by his loving family.Services ...
Mary Poole
Obituaries
Mary Poole
October 15, 2025
Mary Poole, 69, of Jena, LA, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by love.Services were held at 10 a.m., Thursd...
Linda Guin
Obituaries
Linda Guin
October 15, 2025
Linda Guin, 84, of Jena, passed from this life on Thursday, October 2, 2025.Services were held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in the chapel o...
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Hardtner Medical Center Health Fair
News, Photo Gallery
Hardtner Medical Center Health Fair
October 15, 2025
A very large crowd attended the annual Hardtner Medical Center Health Fair that was held Friday, October 10, on the grounds of the medical facility in...
Many Attend Tales On The Trail
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Many Attend Tales On The Trail
Staff Report 
October 15, 2025
Tales on the Trail was held once again Saturday, October 11, with many children attending the literacy event held in the Jena High School main gymnasi...
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