Alan Waskey - The Jena Times

Obituaries

June 18, 2025

Alan Waskey

Alan Ray Waskey, 65, of Jena, LA, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, LA.

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The Whimsical World of Dr. Seuss!

June 18, 2025

Approximately 25 parish youth performed The Strand Village Project #thrive production, “Seussical Jr.” last Friday at the Jena High School auditorium....

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No Water In Jena Tonight

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 18, 2025

The entire Town of Jena Water System will be turned off tonight, Wednesday, June 18, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., to allow contractor crews to complete ...

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Olla Lacks Funds For Sewer Project

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

June 18, 2025

The Olla Town Council learned last week that they are still short of funds to begin work on the much-needed Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. Accord...

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Temporary Bridge Opens In Tullos

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 18, 2025

Motorists who travel regularly on US 84 through Tullos were delighted to see the new temporary bridge opened last month as the area continues to wait ...

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Work On New Olla Pool Progressing

Staff Report

June 18, 2025

If everything would have gone according to plans, construction on a new swimming pool in Olla would have begun this summer. Unfortunately, it will lik...

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Road Problems Discussed Again at Jury Meeting

By Craig Franklin Editor

June 18, 2025

For the second meeting in a row, the condition of parish roads was one of the main topics discussed at the LaSalle Parish Police Jury’s monthly meetin...