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Community Events, News

July 22, 2026

Community Events

Women’s Conference – Seen

The LaSalle Baptist Association is hosting a women’s conference on Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Jena. The event will feature live worship, special guests, lunch, and is completely free. Claim your tickets to reserve a space at this event!

The theme is “Seen” – fully seen, fully known, and fully loved by God.

Women’s Conference at L&A

Pastor Chauncey M. Hardy and the L & A Women’s Mission Ministry will h...

News

New Pavilion for the Nebo Community

Staff Report

July 22, 2026

The LaSalle Recreation District #5 has been hard at work to bring something that the entire Nebo Community can enjoy – a new outdoor pavilion. The boa...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Making Davids in a Goliath world

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 22, 2026

Last week I found myself strapped into what I can only describe as a controlled act of insanity at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. Cedar...

Obituaries

Bryian Sanders

July 22, 2026

Bryian Sanders, 84, departed from this life on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Morgan City, LA.Services were held at 12 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2026, at Twin ...

Obituaries

David Wilson

July 22, 2026

David Wilson, 63, of Jena, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his residence.Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at New Lif...

Obituaries

Dotsy “Dot” Morton

July 22, 2026

Dotsy “Dot” Malloy Morton, 87, of Jena, passed from this life and entered the presence of her Lord on Monday, July 13, 2026.Services were held at 1 p....

Obituaries

Carolyn Sharp

July 22, 2026

Carolyn Faye Sharp, 75, of Waskom, TX, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026.A celebration of life service will be held at 5:30 p.m., Friday,...