Obituaries
August 5, 2026
Robert Johnson
Robert George Johnson, 76, of Jena, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA.
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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...
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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 ...
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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....
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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...
