A drive through the rural countryside of Louisiana’s Lasalle Parish in early spring and around the Easter holiday reveals many beautiful changes in nature, and one of the loveliest is the appearance of the soft, white petaled flowers of the native Dogwood Tree. The trees can be seen in the timber fo...

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 ...

The 2026 Jena High School Most Beautiful Pageant was held Saturday night, February 7, at the school auditorium with a large crowd on hand to cheer for...

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...