Lifestyle

All things seem to revolve around the coronavirus outbreak of 2020. Things feel uncertain, surreal and downright scary. Working from home with children or caring for family members can make it a challenge to balance professional demands and family obligations with physical activity and healthy diets.

During this time, it is best to self-isolate and take a great deal of self-care. We also need both mental and physical stimulation to relieve stress and relax.

Gyms are shut down, travel is limited and we must maintain social distance. But you can get the American Heart Association-recommended 30 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic and strengthening activities by gardening. Countless studies have linked regular physical activity with improved joints, increased bone and muscle mass, improved metabolism and immunity to disease as well as enhancing mental health and well-being.

Five LaSalle Parish couples have made history for the parish, and perhaps in the entire state of Louisiana, as being elected officials as husband and wife teams.

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Honor roll students for the fourth six weeks of the 2019-2020 school year at Jena Elementary School have been announced by Principal Deedra Zeagler, as follows:

First Grade

All A’s – Ky Allen, Sara Andrews, Ryleigh Bryant, Landon Corley, Daylon Deville, Abby Dorton, Tanner Edwards, Jace Evans, Fynn Falgoust, Jacob Farmer, Jaxson Farmer, Natalie Foreman, Sydney Goodman, Kennedy Jones, Wyatt Jones, Josie Manning, Briley McGuffee, Addi Mitchell, Nate Mitchell, Logan Munson, Natalee Nobles, Brantley Sanders, Jacey Stafford, Harper Townsend, Adelyn White and Charlotte Williams.

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Girl Scout Troop 505 was formed in Harrisonburg in January of this year, as a member of the Girl Scouts of Louisiana Pines to the Gulf. Currently, the troop has 15 active members with more joining daily. The Troop is actively involved in the Girl Scout Cookie sale, with this weekend being the last time to buy cookies this year. The troop will have booths set up in Jena at Big John’s on Saturday, and in Jonesville on Sunday at Ford’s Food Center. 

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Dr. Robert and Cynthia Paul Kendrick of Jena will celebrate their Golden (50th) Wedding Anniversary on Friday, February 28, 2020

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The LaSalle High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members, who competed at the FBLA District II Leadership Conference at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston on February 5, were: front row (left to right) Grace Fowler, Colton Herrington, Baylee Melder, Rachael Smith, Ransom Foxworth, Tristan Crochet, Becca DeMoss and Natalea Hatten

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Over 25 Jena High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members achieved a Superior ranking at the FBLA District II Leadership Conference at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston on February 5.

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