JENA: The Town of Jena’s Trunk-or-Treat will be held Saturday, October 28, from 6-8 p.m. for children ages 0-10, at the Jena Town Park. Churches, businesses, groups, individuals and other organizations are asked to help provide a decorated trunk and give away candy. TULLOS: The Town of Tullos’ Trunk...

Fall Fifth Quarter Events The final Fifth Quarter event will be following the JHS home game on October 27. All students, grades 6-12, are invited! High school students will be at Temple Baptist Church and junior high students will be at First Baptist Church, Jena. There will be snacks, games and giv...

70 Years Ago October 29, 1953 Lula Robertson, daughter of Mrs. Sally Robertson, of Routon Route, was brought to Jena hospital Oct. 21 from a San Antonio, Texas hospital where she was being treated for injuries received when struck by a truck on Oct. 6. Her right leg was broken and her left one was s...

Ms. Bonnie Juarez has an entirely different perspective on life than she did just a few years ago. Since January of 2020, she has battled and is winni...

Highlights from The Jena Times Archives 70 Years Ago September 17, 1953 During a brief period this month, September 20-26, has been set aside for “Dog...

My travels have taken me to places far and wide. I am privileged to see and do things that the average citizen does not get to experience. My most rec...