Jena Youth Makes State History - The Jena Times

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By Craig Franklin Editor on

December 3, 2025

Jena Youth Makes State History

A LaSalle Parish junior high school student has made his mark in the history books of Louisiana with his sights set to even greater heights in the emergency services field.

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Second Class Graduates with EMR Certificates

Staff Report, By Craig Franklin Editor

December 3, 2025

Another nine individuals recently received their EMR (Emergency Medical Responders) certification thanks to Hardtner Medical Center’s (HMC) emergency ...

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LaSalle Sends Out Shoeboxes of Love

Staff Report

December 3, 2025

Many individuals and churches all over La-Salle Parish once again gave of their time and resources toward one mission: “to demonstrate God’s love in a...

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Calling All JHS Band Alumni…

Staff Report

December 3, 2025

The call has gone out from Jena High School’s new band director Aaron Wallace to have the largest combined band in Jena Giant football history this Fr...

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Balloons Over Broadway at OES!

Submitted Article, Staff Report

December 3, 2025

The week before the Thanksgiving break, Olla Elementary School hosted a colorful, schoolwide Balloons Over Broadway event. “Balloons Over Broadway” is...

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LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

December 3, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Stuart D. Mayo, 58, of Olla, was arrested No...

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Holiday Safety & Shopping Tips

By Clare Wilson LPSO Victims Advocate

December 3, 2025

Christmas will be here before we know it. Holiday safety includes fire prevention, home security, and cautious shopping and travel. To prevent fires, ...