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.)

Sports

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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HISTORIC WIN: Jena’s Revenge Tour Continues

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

November 29, 2023

JENA BEATS AMITE - HOSTS UNION IN SEMIFINALS FRIDAY Jena’s Revenge Tour Continues Third Time’s The Charm As Giants Advance to Semifinals The Jena Gian...

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Jena Giants One Win Away From Dome

Staff Report

November 29, 2023

The Jena Giants football team made history once again last Friday night as they defeated the Amite Warriors in the quarterfinal round of the LHSAA Div...

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Scouts Winter Camp Held

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Scouting is on the rise. Scouts BSA, formerly known as Boy Scouts of America, is making a comeback and this year’s annual Winter Camp at Camp Attakapa...

News

Olla Woman’s Death Viewed As Homicide

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 29, 2023

The death of a 24-year-old Olla woman last week is being investigated as a homicide, according to the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO).LPSO Dete...

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The Face of Fall in Central Louisiana

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

November 29, 2023

While other states around the country boast of early changes of colors and explosive autumn leaves, the face of fall in Louisiana is beautifully brief...

Columns/Opinions

Sheriff’s Political Ad Addressed

November 29, 2023

Craig Franklin:I have thought and prayed much in the past two weeks about whether or not to address publicly the political advertisement from Sheriff ...