Presley’s Essay – GPMS – Sharon Henard’s Class

(From left to right) Front row, Legend Atnip, Draytun Bowens, Ayden Collins, Ryder Evans, Tripp Franklin, Deputy Jenny Parker; Middle row, Laelani Phillips, Presley Lindsey, Drake Johnson, Ian Johnson, Cooper King, Ryder Underwood; Back row, Issa Scott, Xaden Sharp, Sophia Spence, Hayden Pillsbury, Anni Russell and Teacher Sharon Henard. Not shown: Peighton Kimball and Harper Pentecost.

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My D.A.R.E. Essay By Presley Lindsey Good Pine Middle School Sharon Henard 5C on

April 30, 2025

Presley’s Essay – GPMS – Sharon Henard’s Class

D.A.R.E. has taught me to stay away from drugs, to not be a bystander and stand up for someone being bullied. I have also learned much more about myself in DARE. I loved learning about standing up to bullies and saying no to drugs.

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PRESERVING HISTORY

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 25, 2026

Downtown Jena could soon be listed on National Register of Historic Places A large section of downtown Jena could soon be listed on the National Regis...

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Last LaSalle WWII Veteran Clarence Durham Succumbs

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 25, 2026

LaSalle Parish’s last known World War II veteran, Clarence Durham of Jena, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was 98 years old. Born at the ...

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School Make-up Day Monday

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March 25, 2026

LaSalle Parish schools will have a rare Monday school day next week, as the system utilizes one of its weather related make-up days. All parish school...

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Two Jena High teams headed to BBQ Championship

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 25, 2026

The Jena High School BBQ Club will be sending two teams to the national championships this summer following the Louisiana State High School BBQ Champi...

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Washington fighting affected us all

March 25, 2026

The Republicans have control of the White House and majorities (although slim) in the House and Senate. While there have been some positive changes, m...

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No Typical Day

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

March 25, 2026

The other day a fellow pastor friend of mine was quizzing me about my Hospice work. He asked me two questions. First, he asked me what a typical day w...