Murder trial postponed a third time

News

By Craig Franklin Editor on

April 1, 2026

The murder trial for an Olla man charged with the murder of his wife was delayed for the third time last week as another issue with a juror caused the case to be postponed.

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Special Olympics

April 1, 2026

The annual LaSalle Parish Special Olympics were held last Friday, March 27, at Jena High School’s football stadium and featured Olympians from parish ...

Columns/Opinions

“A Line of Truth”

The Season of Growth

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

April 1, 2026

When I was small, I always heard “April showers bring May flowers.” This year it has been February showers has brought March flowers. The truth is we ...

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The REAL meaning of Easter

By: GotQuestions.org

April 1, 2026

Easter is the annual celebration of Christ’s resurrection to life after His crucifixion and death. The day is also called Resurrection Sunday. The wor...

News, Sports

First-ever regional golf tournament Monday

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 1, 2026

For the first time in Jena High School golf history, a regional golf tournament will be played in LaSalle Parish at the LaSalle Golf & Country Club in...

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Easter in the Park Friday

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 1, 2026

One of the Town of Jena’s largest events will take place this Friday, Good Friday, April 3, as the annual Easter in the Park event takes place. Each y...

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Jena teacher semifinalist for Louisiana Teacher of the Year

By Craig Franklin Editor

April 1, 2026

Jena Junior High School teacher Diana Price is a semifinalist for the Louisiana Teacher of the Year, as announced last week by the Louisiana Departmen...