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March 11, 2026

Community Events

2026 Man Up Event

This year’s annual Man Up Event will be held on Thursday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. All men of all denominations are welcome to attend for a meal and worship at the Jena Community Center. Rubin Weaver will be the special guest speaker.

Concordia Electric Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting for Concordia Electric Cooperative is scheduled for Thursday, March 12th, at 5:00 p.m.

Little Free Food Pantry in Jena

The Little Free Food Pantry in Jena is located beside The Jena Times...

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ROD BRADY DESIGN BEGINS

Architects are officially working on the design

March 11, 2026

Architects are officially working on the design It was a day that had been long anticipated last Tuesday for the Central Louisiana Technical Community...

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Town of Tullos taking bids for new welcome sign

By Melissa Stroud Staff Reporter

March 11, 2026

Tullos Mayor Karla Cockerham informed members of the Tullos Town Council during their monthly meeting held March 2 that she has been looking into gett...

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Urania Square renamed in late Mayor’s honor

By Melissa Stroud Staff Reporter

March 11, 2026

The Urania Town Council voted unanimously March 2 at their regular monthly meeting to rename the Urania Town Square in honor of former mayor Terri Cor...

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New pavilion construction at town square underway

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

Work on the Town of Jena’s new town square pavilion began last week and progress continues at a rapid pace. Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards noted during ...

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School Board approves 2026-27 school calendar

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

Members of the LaSalle Parish School Board approved their 2026-2027 calendar which extends the school year to add two additional breaks, one in the fa...

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Ten Commandments will soon be displayed in schools

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

The Ten Commandments will soon be displayed in all LaSalle Parish classrooms following a decision by the LaSalle Parish School Board during their mont...