Oak Ridge Boys at Rapides Coliseum

Wayne and Rannie Richardson, of Jena, will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 19, 2022. The couple has two daughters, Karen Smith (Cliff), Libby Warwick (Brandon), and three granddaughters, Rachel, Hannah and Shannon.

News

June 14, 2022

The legendary country and gospel group, The Oak Ridge Boys, will perform all their hits live at the Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, LA at 8 PM on Saturday, October 22. Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry.

Community Events, News

Community Events

March 11, 2026

2026 Man Up Event This year’s annual Man Up Event will be held on Thursday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. All men of all denominations are welcome to attend...

Features, Lifestyle

B-Free Drug Recovery Program Offered

Christ Temple Pentecostal Church

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

March 11, 2026

Christ Temple Pentecostal Church of Jena (Pastors Zachary and Tifanny Wells) is offering B-Free from Addiction classes each Monday at 7:00 pm at the c...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Giants’ comeback falls short at Doyle

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

March 11, 2026

For the third straight season the Giants basketball team had made the playoffs, and for the second time in three years they were playing in the second...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

The action against Iran: legal & moral

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

March 11, 2026

As I observe the national and world response to the American and Israeli bombing of Iran, I am amazed at both the remarkable pessimism of the media an...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

A Good, Good God

March 11, 2026

Sometimes I wonder how God puts up with us – humanity, I mean. While He is a flawless Promise Keeper, we are often truce breakers - even to Him. While...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Bro. Ritechus N. Dignation

March 11, 2026

When I was serving with the Hellfighters International Ministries, I worked alongside and became good friends with Dr. Joseph Harris, an ordained Bapt...