Ernest Lee Coates - The Jena Times

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Obituaries

June 14, 2022

Ernest Lee Coates

Ernest “Ernie” Lee Coates, 64, of Jena, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born Friday, February 28, 1958 to his parents, Charlie Jack Coates and Carrie Octavia Wilson.

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Sales Along 84 Expanding: 3rd annual event now 540 miles – from Waco, TX to Laurel, MS

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 30, 2025

3rd annual event now 540 miles - from Waco, TX to Laurel, MS The Highway 84 junkin’ extravaganza, Sales Along 84, continues to grow. What began in 202...

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Both Parish Softball Teams Advance to Semifinals

Staff Report

April 30, 2025

It was a busy week for the parish’s two high school softball teams as they both recorded huge wins to punch their tickets to the LHSAA State Softball ...

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National Day of Prayer May 1

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Throughout history, Americans have lifted up fervent prayers to God on behalf of our nation. From the first gatherings of our Founding Fathers through...

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Newspaper Office Closed THU/FRI

Staff Report

April 30, 2025

The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal newspaper office will be closed this Thursday afternoon, May 1, and all-day Friday, May 2, as the staff atten...

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Financial Woes Continue at LGH

Audit reveals

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 30, 2025

Financial woes continue at LaSalle General Hospital (LGH) as revealed by their latest fiscal year audit. It recorded a $2.8 million deficit for fiscal...

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LaSalle Library to Host Book Signing Event

Staff Report

April 30, 2025

The LaSalle Parish Library will host a special book signing event for author, illustrator and Jena High School educator Natalie Morgan on Monday, May ...