Giants Pick Up Three District Wins This Week

Jenaâs Brayden Oakes (7) prepares to make a catch from Jacob Pentecost to throw out a Bolton runner trying to steal second base during the district game last week in Alexandria. The Giants play at home Thursday night against Marksville and Monday and Tuesday nights against Vidalia and Caldwell, respectively.

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April 4, 2023

The Jena Giants played three more district games this past week and with the wins find themselves in a three-way tie for first place in District 2-3A. On Monday, March 27, the Giants traveled to Alexandria to take on the Bolton Bears. The Giants defeated Bolton at home on Saturday, March 25, in the first matchup between the two teams.

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LaSalle celebrates Independence Day

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

Hundreds of people turned out in Jena Saturday, July 4, for the America 250th Independence Day celebration held at the Jena Town Park and the town’s h...

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Firment announces for Congress

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

District 22 State Rep eyes 5th Congressional District seat District 22 State Representative Gabe Firment (R) of Dry Prong, LA, received an ovation of ...

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School Board ends year with $1.2M deficit

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

Adjustments should see system fare better next year Fiscal year 2025-2026 ended June 30 and while the projected deficit for the LaSalle Parish School ...

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A new pool is coming to Olla

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

It’s been two years since the public swimming pool in Olla was demolished due to safety issues and costly repairs. But last week, the LaSalle Recreati...

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New Flag Poles and New Flags Dedicated

July 8, 2026

Steamboat Park in Harrisonburg received new flag poles and new flags and a special dedication ceremony was held Thursday, July 2 with many in attendan...

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We need Statesmen – not Politicians

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 8, 2026

If you watched the Louisiana Republican Senate primary leading up to the June 27 election and came away inspired, you were watching a different race t...