The Jena Giant mascot has been a symbol of pride for Jena High School and the surrounding community for almost one hundred years. It has unfailingly embodied school spirit for past and present students and alumni and has consistently led the charge of excellence in sports, including football, basket...

The Jena High School BBQ Club, the Jena Pitbosses, will be hosting the Louisiana High School BBQ Association State Championship competition this Saturday, March 21st, on the campus of JHS. This will be the second year the team has participated in the state level competition and hosted the event. If ...

Christ Temple Pentecostal Church of Jena (Pastors Zachary and Tifanny Wells) is offering B-Free from Addiction classes each Monday at 7:00 pm at the church located at 2150 N. 1st Street. Interested persons may call Jeffery Ford at 318-308-3550 or Dianna Temple at 318-3749188 for more information on ...

In January of 1991 local attorney and LaSalle native J. Reed Walters took his first oath of office as the newly elected District Attorney of the 28th ...

Weight Loss Champion Dinah Taylor Summerville resident Dinah Speegle Taylor’s steps are much lighter these days: approximately 79 pounds lighter! Hers...

The life and times of artifact collector Reggie Ingram Jena resident Reggie Ingram–retired educator, school principal, oilfield entrepreneur, and fami...