Jena Giants win another District 3-3A Championship

Jena senior pitcher Nathen Paul (22) looks to lead the Giants deep into the playoffs that began this week. The Giants, ranked #13 in Class 3A, played St. James Wildcats, #20, in Jena, on Tuesday (Check our Facebook page for the latest update.) Fans are encouraged to come out and support the team in their quest for Sulphur. (See story.)

Sports

April 27, 2022

The Jena Giants played the final week of their regular season this past week. It would be a busy week as the Giants would have five games scheduled for the week. It would also be an important week as the Giants would play their final two district games. If the Giants would win their final two district games they would win a share of the district championship.

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Report Cards Released for Parish Schools

All 9 schools make honor roll

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 26, 2025

All 9 schools make honor roll District and individual School Performance Scores were released last week by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE...

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The Real Focus On Thanksgiving

By Craig Franklin Editor, By GOT QUESTIONS.ORG www.gotquestions.org

November 26, 2025

The original thanksgiving celebration was held by the Pilgrim settlers in Massachusetts during their second winter in America in December, 1621. The f...

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Jena Native Graduates from Louisiana Tech

By Craig Franklin Editor, Submitted Article

November 26, 2025

Jena native, Faith MaLee Edwards recently graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA, where she received a Bachelor of Science Forestry de...

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Shooting Occurs At Jena Town Park

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 26, 2025

Gun violence has once again occurred in LaSalle Parish among juveniles as a 16-year-old Jena youth was shot at the Jena Town Park Sunday night, Novemb...

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Mistrial Occurs In Olla Murder Trial

Staff Report

November 26, 2025

A mistrial occurred last week in the case against an Olla man charged in the murder of his wife. The case against Kenny Wayne Smith Sr., 57, of Olla, ...

Features, Lifestyle

The Story Behind the Badge: Mr. Wayne McGuffee

Mr. Wayne McGuffee

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

November 26, 2025

Mr. Wayne McGuffee It’s been a few decades since Mr. Wayne McGuffee retired his badge as Sheriff of LaSalle Parish, but his story of dedication and se...