Shakedown at CCC reveals little contraband - The Jena Times

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Staff Report on June 24, 2026

Shakedown at CCC reveals little contraband

An unannounced tactical shakedown at the Catahoula Correctional Center in Harrisonburg June 11 resulted in little contraband items seized signifying strengthened security measures are working effectively at the facility.

Columns/Opinions

“A Line of Truth”

Loving God, Serving Others

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

June 24, 2026

Recently I had a person asked me if in my fifty plus years of ministry had I changed any of my beliefs. I responded with a resounding yes. There are s...

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Jonesville Celebrates Juneteenth

Staff Report

June 24, 2026

Despite the weather, Jonesville Mayor Loria Hollins noted the town’s annual Juneteenth celebration was a great success. The mayor posted her comments ...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Deborah Mayo:

Yo-del-lay-ee

By Deborah Mayo

June 24, 2026

There are some family habits that never go away, regardless of how old you get. One day out of the clear blue, without expectation or warnings of any ...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Royal Alexander:

The critical component of FISA

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

June 24, 2026

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) has been back in the news. FISA allows the U.S. to conduct surveillance of America’s foreign adversar...

Obituaries

Sue Lofton

June 24, 2026

Sue Tate Lofton, 90, of Urania, passed from this life on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Kenner, Louisiana, with her family by her side.A graveside memorial...

Obituaries

Frances Trisler

June 24, 2026

Marion Frances Trisler, 82, of Mayna, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Services were ...