GEO’s quarterly luncheon held last week

The GEO Group Foundation presented the Town of Jena with a $1,000 donation for continued improvements to the Strand Theater Project during their quarterly community luncheon held September 16 at The Strand Theater in Jena. Shown above from left, Jena Town Clerk Cory Floyd, Assistant Facility Administrator Jimmy Bingham and Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards.

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Staff Report on September 23, 2026

Officials with the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center, operated by The GEO Group, hosted their quarterly luncheon Wednesday, September 16, at the historic Strand Theater in Jena.

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RUNNERS FOR HEALING

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September 23, 2026

Another successful Spirit Reins 5K, pancake breakfast and softball tournament in Harrisonburg Spirit Reins hosted its 10th annual 5K Run/ Walk and Pan...

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Bucks Raised For Bucks

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September 23, 2026

The Jena Community Center was active Thursday, September 17, as the annual Whitetails Unlimited Banquet was held to raise money for various education ...

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The Jena Times to unveil improved website on Oct 9

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

The Jena Times will launch a completely redesigned and upgraded website Friday, Oct. 9, bringing sweeping technical improvements aimed at giving reade...

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Jena Council introduces first sewer hike since 2020

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

The Jena Town Council voted unanimously Monday, Sept. 14, to introduce an amended ordinance raising sewer rates for the first time since 2020 and esta...

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New chief takes over Tullos VFD

By Reci Tradewell Staff Reporter

September 23, 2026

The Tullos Volunteer Fire Department has a new chief and two new members, but the town council’s Sept. 14 meeting made clear the department is still w...

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LaSalle Arrests

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September 23, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)