Obituaries
August 5, 2026
Harold Carter
Harold Ivey Carter Jr., 63, of Jena, passed away on July 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
News, Photo Gallery
August 5, 2026
Final preparations were made last week across the area for the start of the 2026-2027 school year with various meetings for school employees. Shown ab...
News, Sports
August 5, 2026
When Jena Giants football fans walk through the gates of Guy Campbell Memorial Stadium for the first home game on September 4, they’ll notice several ...
News
August 5, 2026
A jury found Kenny Wayne Smith Sr. guilty of second degree murder Friday in the November 2023 death of his wife, Lacey Blaze Smith, closing out a case...
News, Photo Gallery
August 5, 2026
A large crowd of family, friends and fire service personnel from throughout Louisiana attended the funeral of beloved Olla Fire Chief Kim Taylor last ...
News
August 5, 2026
Tommy Sandifer of Jena announced this week his intention to seek reelection as an Alderman for the Town of Jena during the November 3, 2026, election....
News
August 5, 2026
Northwestern State University (NSU) in Natchitoches awarded 890 degrees to 860 graduates during Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies held May 13-14.Amo...
