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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RUNNERS FOR HEALING

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

Another successful Spirit Reins 5K, pancake breakfast and softball tournament in Harrisonburg Spirit Reins hosted its 10th annual 5K Run/ Walk and Pan...

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Bucks Raised For Bucks

Staff Report

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The Jena Community Center was active Thursday, September 17, as the annual Whitetails Unlimited Banquet was held to raise money for various education ...

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The Jena Times to unveil improved website on Oct 9

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

The Jena Times will launch a completely redesigned and upgraded website Friday, Oct. 9, bringing sweeping technical improvements aimed at giving reade...

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Jena Council introduces first sewer hike since 2020

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

The Jena Town Council voted unanimously Monday, Sept. 14, to introduce an amended ordinance raising sewer rates for the first time since 2020 and esta...

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New chief takes over Tullos VFD

By Reci Tradewell Staff Reporter

September 23, 2026

The Tullos Volunteer Fire Department has a new chief and two new members, but the town council’s Sept. 14 meeting made clear the department is still w...

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LaSalle Arrests

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September 23, 2026

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