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.

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Brother Shorty Said So

December 31, 2025

My late father-in-law, Reverend Everette Mayo-aka: ‘Brother Shorty’, was a man of integrity and great faith. He often expressed his views on life with...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Ringing in the New Year

December 31, 2025

I was six years old the first time I stayed up until midnight – or at least it was the first time I can remember staying up until midnight. According ...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Two Examples of American Hard Power

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

December 31, 2025

We have seen two recent examples of the use of American hard power.The first involves the gradual weakening of Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro, wh...

Obituaries

Faye Coon

December 31, 2025

Opal Faye Coon, 89, of Jena, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.Services were held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 27, 2025,...

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A New Face Emerges Behind the Beard

2026 Boot Camp Begins

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

December 31, 2025

2026 Boot Camp Begins The Christmas season has officially come to an end for most households. The gifts have been opened, the tree has come down, and ...

Sports

LWSA All-State Honors

Staff Report

December 31, 2025

Football awards continue to come to LaSalle Parish as several members of both the Jena Giants and LaSalle Tigers were recently recognized by sports wr...