The Strand Theatre set to open by fall

The Strand Theatre Coordinator Sheila Mason and Town of Jena Mayor LaDawn Edwards discuss future events and plans for the townowned historic theater, which is set to open with a premiere event within the next month or two. The theater was originally set to open in the fall of 2020.

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July 12, 2021

The Strand Theatre in downtown Jena is set to open by fall after a yearlong delay. The historic theater, which is town-owned, will be used for performances, events and programs as well as a rental space for weddings, receptions, rehearsals, family reunions, homecoming events and more.

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LPSB Approves Innovative Stipend Program

Some LaSalle educators could earn an additional $6,750

By Craig Franklin Editor

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MLK Day Events Set for Parish

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

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On Monday, January 20, people across the nation will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day), which was first observed in January of 1986. Martin...