Jena Giants win tight one at Winnfield 28-26

Jenaâs Jeffery Neal (7) dives in the backfield to stop a Winnfield player during the Giantsâ thrilling 28-26 win last Friday night in Winnfield. The Giants will host a first-round playoff game this Friday night in Jena.

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November 9, 2021

The Jena Giants finished up the regular season this past Friday night. The Giants traveled to Winnfield to take on the Tigers in another matchup of the 84 War. It’s been a few years since these two teams have played but it used to be one of the area’s best rivalries.

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BEST. YEAR. EVER! Sales Along 84 Very Successful

Sales Along 84 Very Successful

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September 10, 2025

Sales Along 84 Very Successful Beautiful weather and hundreds of vendors allowed the third annual Sales Along 84 event to experience its best year eve...

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Discipline Problems At Parish Schools Addressed

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 10, 2025

“We need to make sure we are doing what we can to make sure our employees feel like they don’t have to quit their job because the kids are so bad.” – ...

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Two Camaros Stolen From Billy Wood Ford

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 10, 2025

Two Chevrolet Camaros were stolen from the front lot of the Billy Wood Ford dealership in Jena last week and as of Monday morning, no arrests have bee...

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Over 700 Youth Impacted by #thrive

School Board hears update from LEDD

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 10, 2025

“When the grant application period first came out in 2019, I thought, ‘What can we do in LaSalle Parish to really make an impact on our kids?’” said L...

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New HVAC for JHS Auditorium

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 10, 2025

The Jena High School auditorium will soon receive a new heating and cooling system thanks to the LaSalle Parish School Board (LPSB) approving the reno...

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Jena Christmas Parade Theme Announced

Grand Marshal Paul Daily

Staff Report

September 10, 2025

Grand Marshal Paul Daily In three months, the annual nighttime Jena Christmas Parade will roll through downtown Jena and this year the grand marshal w...