Expect the Unexpected - The Jena Times

Columns/Opinions

April 24, 2024

Expect the Unexpected

There is an old saying that goes like this, “Always expect the unexpected.” Well today I was reminded of that statement.

Obituaries

Rebecca Dupuis

January 14, 2026

Rebecca Paige “Bec” Dupuis, 45, of Jonesville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home.Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 12...

B: Features, Features...

A Lifetime of Ministry

Brother Elsie Ray Johnson

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

January 14, 2026

Brother Elsie Ray Johnson Age is just a number to Reverend Elsie Ray Johnson, and at 87 years of age- soon to be 88he is still preaching the word of G...

Sports

Lady Giants Look To Have Big Year

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

January 14, 2026

Jena Lady Giants Head Basketball Coach Garrett Hoffpauir begins his second season as head coach of the Lady Giants. Coach Hoffpauir had an incredible ...

Sports

Jena Giants Look To Three-Peat Playoffs

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

January 14, 2026

Jena Giants Head Coach Matt Whitman enters his 4th season leading the Giants. He has also done a great job rejuvenating the basketball program a Jena ...

Sports

Lady Tigers Winning Tradition Continues

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

January 14, 2026

The Lady Tigers are continuing a successful tradition of racking up wins and looking to go for a run in the post season this year.Led by Coach Todd Lo...

Sports

LaSalle Tigers Off To a Good Start

By Word Lindsey Sports Writer

January 14, 2026

It’s a new year which means a new season of hoops has begun for the LaSalle Tigers.Head Coach Michael Duke and assistant coach David Radar is seeing s...