High School Prank War Turns Ugly

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Staff Report on

October 22, 2025

A Jena High School juniors versus seniors prank war turned ugly on the weekend of October 11 which led to the arrest of one Whitehall man with four high school students issued citations.

Columns/Opinions

5 Steps of Failure

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

October 22, 2025

Success – the one thing that everyone strives for. Webster defines success as a favorable termination of an adventure; the attainment of wealth, favor...

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Fire Rating Lowered In Tullos

By Reagan Franklin Knight Assistant Editor

October 22, 2025

The Tullos Town Council was pleased to learn that they received a lower PIAL (Property Insurance Association of Louisiana) grade for the year during t...

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Olla Receives New Alderwoman

By Reagan Franklin Knight Assistant Editor

October 22, 2025

The Olla Town Council welcomed a new member during its regular monthly meeting held Tuesday, October 14, with Clerk of Court Steve Andrews administeri...

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Rep. Firment Addresses Police Jury

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 22, 2025

District 22 State Representative Gabe Firment addressed the LaSalle Parish Police Jury during their October 13 meeting in Jena where he suggested they...

Obituaries, Obituary

Card of Thanks – Gloria Purvis

October 22, 2025

The family of Gloria Purvis would like to thank you very much for the cards, flowers, food and kind expressions of sympathy shown following her passin...

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Magnolia Books Ribbon Cutting

October 22, 2025

Owners Chad and Shannon Girlinghouse held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event on Monday, October 20, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening o...