Giants fought hard; Mangham too much

Jena Giant Zerrick Jones (7) rushes for a touchdown while fellow Giant Zykerrik Hunter (1) clears the path during the game against Mangham on Friday in Mangham.

Sports

September 7, 2022

By Austin Whatley The Jena Giants opened the 2022 season with a tough road trip this past Friday night as they traveled to Mangham, to take on the Dragons. These two teams met ten years ago in Mangham with the Dragons getting the win.

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Schools Closed in LaSalle Tuesday, JAN. 27

January 26, 2026

All of LaSalle Parish public schools will be closed tomorrow, January 27, as the effects of Winter Storm Fern continue to plague the parish. According...

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MLK DAY OBSERVED

January 21, 2026

A large crowd attended the annual Martin Luther King Day Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast held Monday morning, January 19, at L&A Missionary Baptist Church...

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Jena Mayor’s Husband Dies In Accident

Staff Report

January 21, 2026

In what is being described as an “unfortunate accident,” the husband of Jena Mayor LaDawn Cooper Edwards, Hugh “Eugene” Edwards, died last week as a r...

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Olla Council Updated on Projects

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

The Olla Town Council was updated about several projects and initiatives currently underway during their first meeting of the new year held January 13...

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Police Jury Elects 2026 Officers

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

The LaSalle Parish Police Jury elected their 2026 officers during the first meeting of the new year held Monday night, January 12. For the first time ...

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Jena Renovations Projects Continue

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

The Town of Jena continues to work on renovation projects to allow its citizens a better place to live, as two major project updates were presented du...