Giants battle hard during district games last week

Jenaâs Travis Morris (23) shakes defenders and takes a shot during the Giantsâ final home game last week in Jena against the Caldwell Spartans. The Giants will play games this week as the season comes to an end. (See story.)

Sports

February 15, 2022

The Jena Giants basketball team played hard last week only to come up short as the Caldwell Spartans came to town Tuesday, Feb. 8 and they traveled to Buckeye Friday, Feb.

Columns/Opinions

5 Steps of Failure

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

October 22, 2025

Success – the one thing that everyone strives for. Webster defines success as a favorable termination of an adventure; the attainment of wealth, favor...

News

Fire Rating Lowered In Tullos

By Reagan Franklin Knight Assistant Editor

October 22, 2025

The Tullos Town Council was pleased to learn that they received a lower PIAL (Property Insurance Association of Louisiana) grade for the year during t...

News

Olla Receives New Alderwoman

By Reagan Franklin Knight Assistant Editor

October 22, 2025

The Olla Town Council welcomed a new member during its regular monthly meeting held Tuesday, October 14, with Clerk of Court Steve Andrews administeri...

News

Rep. Firment Addresses Police Jury

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 22, 2025

District 22 State Representative Gabe Firment addressed the LaSalle Parish Police Jury during their October 13 meeting in Jena where he suggested they...

Obituaries, Obituary

Card of Thanks – Gloria Purvis

October 22, 2025

The family of Gloria Purvis would like to thank you very much for the cards, flowers, food and kind expressions of sympathy shown following her passin...

News

Magnolia Books Ribbon Cutting

October 22, 2025

Owners Chad and Shannon Girlinghouse held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event on Monday, October 20, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening o...