Portraits for Life - The Jena Times

Native artist, Karen Wilkinson, is shown working on a commissioned piece in her home studio in Jena. She excels in paintings of people and also enjoys doing animal portraits.

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June 6, 2023

Portraits for Life

When it comes to painting and creating works of art, each artist has his or her own individual style and native artist Karen Wilkinson’s style is distinguished and beautiful. She specializes in portraits of people and captivating paintings of animals.

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Memorial Day Programs Set

Olla & Jena

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 21, 2025

Olla & Jena Two Memorial Day programs are planned for Memorial Day weekend to honor the memory of fallen soldiers from this area and across the nation...

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LaSalle Parish STEM Competition Held

Second Annual Event A Success

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

May 21, 2025

Second Annual Event A Success The LaSalle Parish School system hosted its second annual STEM Competition on Wednesday, May 14 at Jena First Baptist Ch...

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Tullos Denies Business Permit

Approval would violate existing town ordinance

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

May 21, 2025

Approval would violate existing town ordinance A Tullos resident had a new business permit essentially denied due its violation of an existing town or...

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Guardians of the Flame – Law Enforcement Torch Run Held

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 21, 2025

LaSalle Parish law enforcement officers joined more than 100,000 other officers across the nation who recently participated in the annual Law Enforcem...

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Debate Over

Debate Over “Worst Road in Parish” Sparks Questions

Sparks Questions

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 21, 2025

Police Jury’s finances to repair roads in short supply During April 14 meeting of the LaSalle Parish Police Jury, Blade Loop resident Lamar Joy create...

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Public Hearing Changes Jury’s Mind on Speed Limit

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 21, 2025

Comments from parish residents received during a public hearing last week swayed the LaSalle Parish Police Jury to alter their original intentions of ...