15th annual Special Olympics held

Jena Elementary student Owen Skye celebrates crossing the finish line as fellow students Gabriel Ryan and Stevie Brown come up all smiles behind him to also cross the finish line of the 25-yard walk/run at the recent LaSalle Special Olympics under a beautiful sunny sky at Jena High Schoolâs Guy Campbell Memorial Stadium in Jena.

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April 12, 2022

The 15th annual LaSalle Parish Special Olympics were held at the Jena High School football field on Friday, April 1. According to Jenene Bignar, Supervisor of Special Education for the LaSalle Parish School System, the event was a tremendous success.

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Early Voting Continues

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Steve Kendrick announces candidacy for LaSalle DA

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Steve Kendrick of Jena officially announced his candidacy for LaSalle Parish District Attorney for the election to be held on November 3, 2026. Kendri...

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LGH audit shows substantial improvements

By Craig Franklin Editor

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LWF hosts 60th Awards Banquet

Submitted Article

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Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) hosted its 60th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards on Saturday, April 11 at Juban’s Restaurant in Baton Rouge,...

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Newspaper Office Closed Friday

Staff Report

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The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal newspaper office will be closed Friday, May 8, as the staff attends the Louisiana Press Association’s (LPA) a...

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LaSalle Arrests

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May 6, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)