There was a young man who opened a barber shop in a small town. After cutting the hair of one of the local After cutting the hair of one of the local teachers he was asked “what do I owe you?” The young man replied not a thing and thanks for what you’ve done for our community. The next day when he a...

Situation 1: You’re out for a walk in the woods admiring the beauty of nature when you spot something lying motionless next to a log. The muted colors catch your eye and as you continued to look at what you’ve found, the form of a tiny fawn begins materializing in your mind. You stand for a moment,...

The 11th Annual Scholars’ Reception will be held Monday, May 9, 2022, co-sponsored by GEO Corrections and the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD), at First Baptist Church Jena. This event provides an opportunity for local residents, businesses and organizations to honor LaSalle Parish gradu...

Jena High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) held their last monthly meeting for the 2021-22 school year on April 7. FBLA Sponsor Amy T...

70 Years Ago April 17, 1952 Jena Streets Crowded with Army Convoys… Jena was again the scene of Army convoys moving through at all hours of the day. M...