Celebrating 120 Years in Style

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

The first issue of The Jena Times on

October 15, 2025

It was a very special day last Wednesday as this newspaper celebrated its 120th anniversary. We held an open house where attendees could tour our newly renovated office building and of course we enjoyed a meal and a time of reflection about this newspaper.

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Election Results: All Three Millages Pass

Staff Report, All Three Millages Pass Staff Report

October 15, 2025

All Three Millages Pass LaSalle Parish voters approved three property tax millage renewals by over 60% during the October 11 election held Saturday. T...

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- LaSalle Parish School Board News -

LPSB News: Correcting the Deficit

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 15, 2025

Members of the LaSalle Parish School Board are taking a hard look at the system’s finances as they search for ways to save money in the face of findin...

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LPSB News: Stipends Approved

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 15, 2025

LaSalle Parish teachers and support staff will receive a mostly state funded bonus in their checks this month as the School Board approved the one-tim...

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JHS Homecoming Friday

Staff Report

October 15, 2025

Jena High School will observe its 2025 homecoming this Friday, October 17, 2025, with a full day of activities, according to Principal Adam Powell. Fr...

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Jena Council Hears Meter Proposal

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 15, 2025

The Jena Town Council is considering changing their old, mechanical water meters to new, electronic remote meters after hearing a proposal by Mike Sel...

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Juvenile Arrested in Shooting Incident

Staff Report

October 15, 2025

A 16-year-old Pineville juvenile was arrested for attempted second-degree murder over the weekend after a shooting incident in east LaSalle Parish.Acc...