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Honor Roll, News

Staff Report on May 20, 2026

ULM Announces Spring 2026 President’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduates

University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) President Dr. Carrie L. Castille awarded degrees to 954 graduates at the Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 9, 2026. Two ceremonies were held for the four colleges: Arts, Education, and Sciences, Business and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, and Pharmacy, plus the Graduate School.

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Newspapers versus social media

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 20, 2026

To many in the newspaper industry, there is a perceived battle raging between newspapers and social media. From my standpoint, it’s not so much of a b...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Royal Alexander:

Trump’s Historic Trip to China

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

May 20, 2026

President Trump traveled to China last week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and he didn’t go alone. Accompanying him were some of the most i...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Deborah Mayo:

Take Time to Make Time

May 20, 2026

My bonus grandson is just a few days away from graduating at Jena High School and adventuring into adulthood. Like all graduates, he has some importan...

Features, Lifestyle

Called and Faithful: Mrs. Jackie Davidson

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

May 20, 2026

Mrs. Jackie Davidson and her late husband Reverend Gary Davidson were married 58 years. From the moment they said, “I do” until his passing in 2025, t...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Two Jena athletes to play at next level

Staff Report

May 20, 2026

Two Jena High School athletes signed their letters of intent to play softball and baseball at the next level during a signing ceremony held May 13 at ...

Community Events, News

Community Events

May 20, 2026

Hair Cemetery Donations Donations are now being accepted for the upkeep of the Hair Cemetery. If you have a reserved plot or family members buried the...