‘Thrive Youth Program’ coming

Art Instructor Angela Smith and Strengthening Families Coach Jenny Parker (seated) discuss their respective programs as part of The Strand Village Project #thrive, a project funded in part by a Substance and Alcohol Abuse Program Prevention Grant from The Rapides Foundation.

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January 18, 2022

The Strand Village Project #thrive is set to offer two upcoming free after-school programs for youth grades 6th to 12th in Jena and Olla. This community development project of the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD) is funded in part by a Substance and Alcohol Abuse Program Prevention Grant from The Rapides Foundation and has two components: an after-school program for youth and the Strengthening Families Program, a fun family makeover for families with children ages 7 to 17.

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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J.W. Thomas

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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, ...

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Eva McDowell

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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,...