ASIST training to be held Oct. 5-6 in Olla

Third and fourth grade campers with the Jena High Spirit Camp cheer during a pre-game show of the Jena vs Winnfield game last Thursday night. The JHS Cheerleaders led the camp last week for Pre-K to fifth grades at the JHS Guy Campbell Gymnasium. The campers not only learned cheers but also participated in events such as Tickled Pink Tuesday and Black & Gold Day on Wednesday, where they visited with the JHS mascot, Big G. (See more photos inside this edition.)

News

September 27, 2022

Learn the skills. Help save a life. That’s what ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) focuses on with its suicide prevention measures for anyone ages 16 and older to utilize in a given situation.

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 ...

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,...

B: Features, Features...

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...

Community Events, News

State Fire Marshall Shares Safety Guidance

Keep New Year’s Fireworks Celebrations Safe

Submitted Article

December 31, 2025

As fireworks stands and tents experience increased business after Christmas, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to prior...