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Submitted Article 
November 26, 2025
Governor Jeff Landry and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley announced, in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, that diplomas awarded to the Class of 2026 will feature a commemorative America 250 seal.“Two hundred and fifty years ago,...
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Submitted Article 
November 26, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) recently released results from the beginning-of-year literacy screener for students in kindergarten through third grade. The 2025 data show continued statewide progress, with 50 percent of K–3 students now reading on or above grade level. This marks the s...
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By Austin Whatley Sports Writer 
November 26, 2025
When Hwy. 28 was a dirt fill across the Saline swamp, you could go to the Muddy Bayou bridge and that was the end of travel on that road, at that time...
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November 19, 2025
Veterans Day Special Section pages: 11192025JENC01 11192025JENC02 11192025JENC03 11192025JENC04 11192025JENC05 11192025JENC06 11192025JENC07 11192025J...
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Programs held in Jena and Olla
By Craig Franklin Editor 
November 19, 2025
Programs held in Jena and Olla LaSalle Parish residents took time Tuesday, November 11, to honor all veterans during two programs held in Jena and Oll...
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Staff Report 
November 19, 2025
As part of the Veterans Day events held recently, Jena High School students participated in the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. The school’s grand p...
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Staff Report 
November 19, 2025
On Saturday, November 8, the 3rd Annual Veterans 5K was hosted by Victory Fitness of Jena, seeing over 30 participate in the run, and many more lining...
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Staff Report 
November 19, 2025
The date of Jena High School’s 2026 high school graduation ceremony has been changed with officials citing parent input as the reason for the change. ...
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$2-million grant to modernize second story
By Craig Franklin Editor 
November 19, 2025
$2-million grant to modernize second story A massive renovation project will soon be underway at LaSalle General Hospital (LGH) in Jena, thanks to a $...
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