Lessons from the Wilderness - The Jena Times

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

December 3, 2025

Lessons from the Wilderness

The term “wilderness” is a central part of the Scripture. Anyone who has read or studied the Bible has heard the story of the Children of Israel wandering in the wilderness after God delivered them from the slavery of Pharaoh in Egypt.

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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, ...

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Small Businesses Need Your Help

December 3, 2025

Statistics reported by central Louisiana’s economic development agency Louisiana Central recently showed that 85% of all jobs in LaSalle Parish come f...