Giants record another win during final week of season

Jenaâs Dylon Davis (5) slices through the paint and lays up two points during the Giantsâ final game of the season last Friday night in Jena against Vidalia.

Sports

February 22, 2022

The Jena Giants played their final three games of the season this past week and captured another win for their overall record beating the Montgomery Tigers. On Tuesday, February 15, the Giants traveled to Montgomery for the non-district game against the Tigers.

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LaSalle celebrates Independence Day

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

Hundreds of people turned out in Jena Saturday, July 4, for the America 250th Independence Day celebration held at the Jena Town Park and the town’s h...

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Firment announces for Congress

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

District 22 State Rep eyes 5th Congressional District seat District 22 State Representative Gabe Firment (R) of Dry Prong, LA, received an ovation of ...

News

School Board ends year with $1.2M deficit

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

Adjustments should see system fare better next year Fiscal year 2025-2026 ended June 30 and while the projected deficit for the LaSalle Parish School ...

News

A new pool is coming to Olla

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

It’s been two years since the public swimming pool in Olla was demolished due to safety issues and costly repairs. But last week, the LaSalle Recreati...

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New Flag Poles and New Flags Dedicated

July 8, 2026

Steamboat Park in Harrisonburg received new flag poles and new flags and a special dedication ceremony was held Thursday, July 2 with many in attendan...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

We need Statesmen – not Politicians

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

If you watched the Louisiana Republican Senate primary leading up to the June 27 election and came away inspired, you were watching a different race t...