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.)

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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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Jena Cancer Survivor Surprised With Warm Welcome Home

photos@thejenatimes.net, By Reagan Franklin Knight Assistant Editor

September 16, 2025

After almost four months of battling cancer, 11-year-old Arianna Harris, a student at Jena Junior High School, was finally coming home to Jena from St...

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BEST. YEAR. EVER! Sales Along 84 Very Successful

Sales Along 84 Very Successful

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September 10, 2025

Sales Along 84 Very Successful Beautiful weather and hundreds of vendors allowed the third annual Sales Along 84 event to experience its best year eve...

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Discipline Problems At Parish Schools Addressed

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 10, 2025

“We need to make sure we are doing what we can to make sure our employees feel like they don’t have to quit their job because the kids are so bad.” – ...

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Two Camaros Stolen From Billy Wood Ford

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 10, 2025

Two Chevrolet Camaros were stolen from the front lot of the Billy Wood Ford dealership in Jena last week and as of Monday morning, no arrests have bee...

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Over 700 Youth Impacted by #thrive

School Board hears update from LEDD

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 10, 2025

“When the grant application period first came out in 2019, I thought, ‘What can we do in LaSalle Parish to really make an impact on our kids?’” said L...

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New HVAC for JHS Auditorium

By Craig Franklin Editor

September 10, 2025

The Jena High School auditorium will soon receive a new heating and cooling system thanks to the LaSalle Parish School Board (LPSB) approving the reno...