Giants dominate Marksville to win 2nd consecutive District 3-3A Championship

Jenaâs Demariyon Hammock (11) made one of this seasonâs most spectacular catches during the District 3-3A championship game last Friday night in Jena, first tipping the ball into the air before catching it while falling down. Jena won the game 38-6 for the district title. They will travel to Winnfield this Friday night for the final regular season game of the year. (See story.)

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November 2, 2021

The Jena Giants welcomed the Marksville Tigers to town this past Friday night. It has almost become tradition that if these two teams meet then there is a lot at stake. This was the case this past Friday night as both teams came into the game unbeaten in district play.

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LaSalle’s Roadshow

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

Jena small business owner Marsheela Walters, left, visits with Louisiana Central CEO Chris Masingill during the roadshow last week. Economic developme...

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Christmas in November for School Employees

Biannual sales tax checks approved by Board

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Biannual sales tax checks approved by Board LaSalle Parish School System employees will receive Christmas in November as the second of the two excess ...

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Jena’s Town Square Set for Enhancements

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards has big plans to continue the transformation of the town square into a public space for all citizens. When an old house a...

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Students of the Year Selected

Staff Report

November 12, 2025

LaSalle Parish’s Students of the Year were recently selected with Sawyer White chosen as 5th Grade Student of the Year, Bailey Puckett chosen as 8th G...

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LaSalle Regains Title of Lowest Jobless Rate North of I10

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

LaSalle Parish’s unemployment numbers rebounded in August to once again reclaim the title of the lowest jobless rate of any parish north of I10.After ...

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Electronic Meters Approved in Jena

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 12, 2025

Customers of the Town of Jena’s water and gas service will soon have new meters installed at their residences and businesses as part of a $1-million m...