Trump’s DC Liberation Day

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By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer on

August 20, 2025

This past week President Trump exercised his authority to deploy the National Guard, federalize the D.C. police department, and take control of the City’s streets.

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Transforming Landscape

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 20, 2025

The downtown area of Jena was transformed last week as two buildings owned by the town were demolished as part of a beautification project. The buildi...

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First Amendment Auditors Visit Courthouse

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 20, 2025

The courthouses and properties of LaSalle and Catahoula parishes each had visits from individuals known as “First Amendment Auditors” on July 24, wher...

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Plans Approved to Remodel Olla’s Dixie Center

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

August 20, 2025

Olla Mayor Rhonda Elliott announced that the renovation plans for the Dixie Center had recently been approved during the Olla Town Council’s regular m...

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Passport Photo Fiasco Goes Viral

Jena woman’s TikTok video reaches 17.5 million views

Staff Report

August 20, 2025

Jena woman’s TikTok video reaches 17.5 million views In the social media world, getting a post or video to go viral is epic. Very few achieve the feat...

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Back to School Skate Jam Event

Staff Report

August 20, 2025

The Back to School Skate Jam was held at the Jena Community Center Saturday, August 16 and was the first of many held in an effort to raise funds for ...

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Are You Ready For Some Football?

Staff Report

August 20, 2025

On the last Saturday of this month, high school football will officially be underway as the LaSalle High School Tigers and the Jena High School Giants...