Olla-Standard Elementary School - Rindee Smith’s Class - The Jena Times

(from left to right) Front row, Bristol Adams, Camryn Brown, Ricky Cotherman, Bailey Davis, Sawyer Flaherty, Brinleigh Kirkland Briar Mills; Back row, Michael Mims, DARE Officer Jenny Parker, Ennslee Poole, John Reddick, Corvin Richards, Charlotte Sikes, Leighton Weisskopf, Greyson Woodward and Teacher Rindee Smith. Not shown: Collin Sthram.

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February 25, 2026

Olla-Standard Elementary School – Rindee Smith’s Class

My D.A.R.E. Essay By Bristol Adams Olla-Standard Elementary School Rindee Smith

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My D.A.R.E. Essay By Rebecca McBride Olla-Standard Elementary School Nikki Doughty I, Rebecca Elizabeth McBride, am here to talk about my experiences ...

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Craig Franklin:

Oh, How I Miss the Real Olympics

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There are some sports I only watch once every four years. While football and baseball remain my all-time favorite sports, they are followed by softbal...

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I recently enjoyed lunch with my ‘retired teachers’ gang - a group of ladies that I taught and worked with for many years. As always, it was enjoyable...

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I’ll admit that this issue has always confounded me. When we require photo ID for numerous uses in everyday American life, why would we not demand som...

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Claude Parker

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Claude C. Parker, 90, of Summit, MS, joined the love of his life Mae S. Parker on Monday, February 16, 2026.Services were held at 12 p.m., Saturday, F...