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.

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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.

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TRICKS and TREATS – Halloween Skate Jam

October 29, 2025

The Jena Skatepark Committee hosted the Tricks for Treats Halloween Skate Jam on Saturday, October 25 at the Jena Community Center where kids and adul...

Columns/Opinions

Check Your Hearing & Heart

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

October 29, 2025

For many years I have suffered from hearing loss. I attribute it to the many years in my early life of running equipment, working at a sawmill and sho...

Columns/Opinions

Letters To The

Letter To The Editor

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 29, 2025

Dear Editor, As Louisiana’s lieutenant governor — and more importantly, a proud Louisianan — I’ve seen firsthand how our state’s unique election syste...

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Economic Road Show Set for LaSalle

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 29, 2025

LaSalle Parish will be featured as part of an Economic Roadshow next week as Louisiana Central (central Louisiana economic development agency) tours t...

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Jena Child Burned in Freak Accident

Parents issue warning about keeping electronics out of beds

By Reagan Franklin Knight Assistant Editor

October 29, 2025

Parents issue warning about keeping electronics out of beds Around 5 a.m., Sunday, October 19, Jena residents Chris Johnson and Lauren Morrow woke to ...

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Halloween Events Planned

Staff Report

October 29, 2025

Various Halloween events will take place this week as the parish uses the time to provide activities along with many “treats” for area children. The t...