Burl Clark of Jena, celebrated his 99th birthday on Sunday, July 31st. He and his wife, Mary, have been married for 76 years and are faithful members of East Jena Baptist Church. His family and friends honored him with a birthday cake and party on his birthday.

(Editor’s Note: A recent story appeared in the July 28 issue of the Baptist Message of Bro. Terry Townsend’s retirement and is being reprinted with permission from the Baptist Message.) By Brian Blackwell, Message staff writer JENA, La. (LBM) – Terry Townsend has served churches in Texas and Louisi...

Last week, 28 men and women embarked on the beginning of their career as a Louisiana State Police Trooper in the department’s first accelerated training program for POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified applicants. Louisiana State Police Cadet Class 101 will be a 14-week accelerated ...

Jena native Kensly Mason won the title of Miss Avoyelles Patriotic 2022 on June 25 atthe VFW in Marksville.She is a 2019 graduate of Jena High School ...

“Hi, my name is Chris…. I think I have a poisonous plant. My husband thinks it is [poison] hemlock. Could you please come out and identify the plant?...

• Jena Giant Booster Club The Jena Giants Booster Club will hold their meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesd ay of each month at the LaSalle Golf ...