Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards signed a proclamation last week declaring the first week of May as “National Correctional Employee Week” in Jena. On hand for the signing at Jena Town Hall were several employees from the LaSalle ICE Processing Center of Jena. Seated beside Mayor Edwards is Facility Administrator Shad Rice; standing from left, Executive Secretary Yolanda Gaines, Assistant Facility Administrator Lisa Bowen, GTI Employee of the Year Justin King, Officer of the Year Kensley Jenkins, and Jena Town Clerk Cory Floyd. Not shown – Employee of the Year Lindsey Vercher. Mayor Edwards commended employees at the LaSalle ICE Processing Center for their dedication and hard work to insure the safety of the detainees and the community. (See proclamation)