The LaSalle Lady Tigers traveled to East Iberville to take on the #1 seed East Iberville High School in the second round of the LHSAA Girls Basketball Playoffs on Tuesday night of last week.
The Lady Tigers felt as if they were up to the huge task that was before them. The game started and the... + continue reading
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Have you ever considered the value of your hometown newspaper?
Weekly newspapers like The Jena Times are distinctly different from the larger daily newspapers. These groups of newspapers remain the single best source of information of local news. While the quality of daily newspapers has... + continue reading
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
State Rep. Jack McFarland may have an almost insurmountable chore awaiting him when the fiscal-only session of the Legislature convenes April 12.
The Republican from Jonesboro must convince at least twothirds of his colleagues in the House of Representatives, or 70 members, and at least... + continue reading
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
LaSalle Lady Tiger Senior Kylee Hillestad (00) shoots a three-pointer during the recent LaSalle vs Block game in 011a. Both Lady Tiger games were cancelled last week by the opposing teams due to COVID-19 exposure.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The ninth annual Whitetails Unlimited LaSalle Area Ban-quet, held Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the Community Center (former Jena Fair Barn) in Jena, was very successful, according to Elvis Ray Phillips, Sr, Louisiana Field Director for Whitetails Unlimited.
This special event featured raffles... + continue reading
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Hunter Nino, 8-year-old son of Sissy Lasiter of 011a, recently finished his 2020 race season, claiming numerous awards.
In his first race of the season he broke his tibia/fibula in 3 places during a practice session. The dedication and determination that he had continued to push him toward his... + continue reading
Obituaries
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Eula Inez Reed White Aswell, 88, of Jonesville, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Harold Vonzell Butts, 72, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Trinity Medical Center in Ferriday.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Jonah was swallowed by a whale, but Julie McSorley and Liz Cottriel managed to avoid a similar fate recently when they went kayaking off the coast of California at Avila Beach, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Theresa Lynn Cockerham, 68, of Pineville, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Jerry Wallace Douglas, 81, of Urania, passed from this life on Monday, February 22, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The LaSalle Lady Tigers traveled to East Iberville to take on the #1 seed East Iberville High School in the second round of the LHSAA Girls Basketball Playoffs on Tuesday night of last week.
The... + continue reading
Society
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Mary Lou Thompson celebrated her 90th birthday last Sunday, February 7, 2021. Mary Lou has been a resident of Olla for 51 years and has been an active member of her community. She has been in the... + continue reading
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Have you ever considered the value of your hometown newspaper?
Weekly newspapers like The Jena Times are distinctly different from the larger daily newspapers. These groups of newspapers remain... + continue reading
