Leesville scores 21 unanswered points to defeat Giants 21-14

Jena Giant Zykerrik Hunter (1) sprints down field for yards during the game against Leesville on Friday in Jena. (All JHS photos by Chris Taylor.)

Sports

September 14, 2022

The Leesville Wampus Cats came to town to take on the Jena Giants this past Friday night in a week two matchup. The Wampus Cats have been a very good 4A team over the years under head coach Robert Causey. So, this setup to be a good test for the Giants.

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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...

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Jena Council Amends RV Park Ordinance

By Craig Franklin Editor

January 21, 2026

One final revision was made to the Jena RV Park Ordinance during the Jena Town Council’s regular monthly meeting held January 12; a revision that allo...