State’s K-3 Reading Proficiency Climbs 50% - The Jena Times

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November 26, 2025

State’s K-3 Reading Proficiency Climbs 50%

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) recently released results from the beginning-of-year literacy screener for students in kindergarten through third grade. The 2025 data show continued statewide progress, with 50 percent of K–3 students now reading on or above grade level. This marks the second consecutive year of growth on the beginning-of-year screener and the highest overall proficiency level since Louisiana began these reading assessments in the 2023-2024 school year.

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4-H Water Rocketeers

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November 26, 2025

Sixteen 4-H’ers from across the parish flexed their engineering abilities at the 2025 4-H Water Rocket Workshop held on November 3, 2025, at the LaSal...

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By Olivia McClure LSU AgCenter, Submitted Article

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After a few false starts, it seems that reliably cool weather has finally set in across Louisiana. Many of us have even gotten our first frost or free...

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Jena Christmas Block Party

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Lamar Stringer

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

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Lawrence Lamar Stringer, 84, of Bossier City, LA, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Novem...

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A Thanksgiving Reflection

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

November 26, 2025

As Thanksgiving approaches, it may benefit us to take a deep breath and realize that although this past year was at times difficult, we have made it. ...

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Taking Time To Give Thanks

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This Thursday, our nation will stop and celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a unique holiday that began in the United States and one that is often missed wi...