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November 19, 2025

Jena High Graduation Changed

The date of Jena High School’s 2026 high school graduation ceremony has been changed with officials citing parent input as the reason for the change. The new date is now Friday, May 22, 2026, the last day of school for all students.

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LaSalle Police Jury Introduces 2026 Budget

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 19, 2025

Members of the LaSalle Parish Police Jury introduced their 2026 budget, which totals $9,169,667.00 at their regular monthly meeting held November 10 a...

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LGH’s Massive Renovation Project

$2-million grant to modernize second story

By Craig Franklin Editor

November 19, 2025

A massive renovation project will soon be underway at LaSalle General Hospital (LGH) in Jena, thanks to a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of...

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Christmas Parades In Three Weeks

Staff Report

November 19, 2025

The countdown to Christmas has begun.Today is just 37 days from Christmas Day and just 23 days from the first of two LaSalle Parish Christmas Parades....

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Best Laid Plans…

By Reagan Franklin Knight Assistant Editor, By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

November 19, 2025

Oh how the best laid plans often fail. Or more likely something comes along and messes everything up.Several years ago, I came home one day and Lisa h...

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LaSalle Parish’s Boy Scout

November 19, 2025

LaSalle Parish’s Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troop 14 recently participated in the Scouting For Food program, a national Scouting America program to colle...

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Consider the “Wearing Out” Factor While Deciding When to Claim Social Security

By Bryan Golden Contributing Writer

November 19, 2025

Dear Rusty: Enjoyed your recent article on claiming SS benefits. I feel, however, any decision making should also include what I call the “wearing out...