Olla Downtown Homecoming set for Oct. 3, offering time to reconnect with family and friends - The Jena Times

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Staff Report on September 23, 2026

Olla Downtown Homecoming set for Oct. 3, offering time to reconnect with family and friends

As LaSalle High School celebrates its annual homecoming festivities Friday, Oct. 2, the Town of Olla will follow the next day with its own Downtown Homecoming Celebration, offering residents, former neighbors and returning alumni a chance to reconnect and spend the day together.

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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

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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

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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…)