The Centennial Cultural Center Rocket Camp concluded with a launch of three rockets constructed under the supervision of retired LaSalle High School science teacher Prentiss Powell. New altitude records for this activity were set with the successful launching of Estes 2Stage Mongoose rockets and the...

Any museum or family historian understands how tragic it is to stare at an amazing old photo and have no clue as to its identity, date, or location. The photo was taken for a reason, but that reason is lost forever. So, I beg you to PLEASE, take a moment to label your photos. If you’re willing to di...

Healing Hearts Grief Support Group Healing Hearts Grief Support Group will meet to provide support for those who have lost loved ones. Meetings will take place the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Jena Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for attendance. Meetings will be lead b...

Last week, Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed HB 423 by Rep. Michael Melerine (R-Shreveport), which passed with widespread bipartisan support. The Louisiana Asso...

70 Years Ago July 15, 1952 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hailey of Nebo and all their 12 children gathered recently at the old home place for the first Hailey fami...

National Newspaper Association delivered letters recently from more than 200 newspaper titles (including The Jena Times) to the Postal Regulatory Comm...