Contractor to mow Jena, LaSalle High schools - The Jena Times

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By Craig Franklin Editor on August 12, 2026

Contractor to mow Jena, LaSalle High schools

The LaSalle Parish School Board voted unanimously at their Aug. 4 meeting to hire U.S. Lawns of Natchez, MS, to handle grounds maintenance at Jena High School and LaSalle High School, after both campuses were left without filled custodian positions responsible for outdoor upkeep.

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LaSalle School Superintendent highlights academic gains during back to school address

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 12, 2026

LaSalle Parish School System Superintendent Jon Garrett opened the new school year last Tuesday morning, August 4, with a message of celebration, poin...

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Board approves spray foam correction at Olla-Standard Elementary School gym

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 12, 2026

The LaSalle Parish School Board voted Aug. 4 to approve $28,865 for spray foam insulation corrections at Olla-Standard Elementary School’s gymnasium, ...

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Board approves concrete funding for JHS stadium project amid questions about oversight

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 12, 2026

The LaSalle Parish School Board approved $24,570.80 for materials and concrete finishing work at the Jena High School football stadium during its Aug....

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Final school hirings noted for LaSalle schools

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 12, 2026

The final rosters for all LaSalle Parish schools were completed during July as the LaSalle Parish School Board accepted the Superintendent’s personnel...

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LDWF leaders graduate from prestigious institute

Submitted Article, By Craig Franklin Editor

August 12, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is proud to announce that David Breithaupt, LDWF Administrator of Habitat Stewardship, and C...

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Royal Alexander:

Fauci’s Crimes Against Humanity

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

August 12, 2026

I have never addressed the same topic two weeks in a row but given the gravity of this matter I felt it was warranted with respect to the 11th hour Fa...