Jena High Athletic Banquet

Sports

May 27, 2021

GOLF REGIONAL Andrew Head – JHS Golf Regional Qualifier GOLF STATE Mason Zurfluh – JHS Golf State Qualifier GIRLS TENNIS From left: Tennis State Qualifiers Faith Edwards and Kealie Brown. CROSS COUNTRY Front row (from left): Maryssa Tradewell - 10th in District Meet and Certificate of Personal Record, Bailey Wright - Certificate of Personal Record, Tori Shirley - Certificate of Personal Record; Back row, Alexander Taunton - 10th in District Meet and Certificate of Personal Record, and Maddox Taunton - 8th in District Meet and Certificate of Personal Record.

News

OLLA MILL REOPENS

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 15, 2026

Now Olla Hardwood The Town of Olla and LaSalle Parish received great news last week as it was learned the hardwood mill in Olla had reopened. The mill...

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TOP GROWING SCHOOL SYSTEM: LaSalle Parish #6 In State

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 15, 2026

The LaSalle Parish School System continues to lead the state in testing growth as revealed last week by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE). ...

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Riser proving leadership abilities in House

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 15, 2026

As a 20-year veteran of public service, beginning in 2008 in the Louisiana Senate and now as District 20 State Representative, Neil Riser’s experience...

Obituaries

J.W. Thomas

July 15, 2026

John “J.W.” Walter Thomas, 81, of the Nebo community, Jena, passed peacefully from this life and entered his eternal home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, ...

News

Lester Francis to seek Jena Alderman re-election

July 15, 2026

Lester Francis of Jena announced this week his intention to seek re-election for Town of Jena Alderman during the November 3, 2026, election. He has s...

Obituaries

Eva McDowell

July 15, 2026

Eva Jeanell Bordelon McDowell, 86, of Jena, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2026,...