Gold Dusters Win Top Honors at Dance Camp

The Jena High School Gold Dusters dance team recently attended dance camp in Monroe where they received top honors. Shown above, left to right: Bottom row, Ava Hodges, Captain and Madeline Lowe, Co-Captain; Middle row, Mallory Courtney, Jessica Smith, Emma Kate Hennigan, Lily Jane LaCroix; Top row, Raylee Guillory, Tyia Purvis, and Olivia Lambeth.

Sports

June 13, 2023

The Jena High School Gold Dusters won top honors during their annual summer dance camp held in Monroe June 3-6. The Universal Dance Association’s camp was held at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and featured 12 high school dance teams from throughout the state.

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Report Cards Released for Parish Schools

All 9 schools make honor roll

By Craig Franklin Editor

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By Craig Franklin Editor, By GOT QUESTIONS.ORG www.gotquestions.org

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By Craig Franklin Editor, Submitted Article

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Shooting Occurs At Jena Town Park

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 26, 2025

Gun violence has once again occurred in LaSalle Parish among juveniles as a 16-year-old Jena youth was shot at the Jena Town Park Sunday night, Novemb...

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Mistrial Occurs In Olla Murder Trial

Staff Report

November 26, 2025

A mistrial occurred last week in the case against an Olla man charged in the murder of his wife. The case against Kenny Wayne Smith Sr., 57, of Olla, ...

Features, Lifestyle

The Story Behind the Badge: Mr. Wayne McGuffee

Mr. Wayne McGuffee

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

November 26, 2025

Mr. Wayne McGuffee It’s been a few decades since Mr. Wayne McGuffee retired his badge as Sheriff of LaSalle Parish, but his story of dedication and se...