The late Olla Volunteer Fire Chief Joe Thompson was one of eight fallen firefighters memorialized by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office at their facility in Baton Rouge Saturday, March 23, during their annual memorial service. “The Walk of Honor Foundation is dedicated to keeping alive the me...

It was a busy Easter weekend for parish residents as many family, church and community celebrations took place with one of the main attractions coming in the form of egg hunts. The Town of Jena’s Easter in the Park was held Friday, March 29, with hundreds of area children participating in egg hunts ...

Thursday, April 11 Mark Your Calendars! All military, active and veterans, along with all youth wearing a baseball or softball uniform jersey, will be admitted FREE for the Jena Giants’ district baseball game on Thursday, April 11. On this special Military Appreciation Night and Future Giant Night, ...

A House committee moved forward with a bill Tuesday, March 26, that would criminalize coming within 25 feet of an on-duty police officer if ordered to...

The 2024 turkey hunting season began Friday, March 29, for youth (17 or younger) and physically challenged hunters with the regular season set to open...

70 Years Ago April 8, 1954 The Strand played “Riot in Cell Block 11,” “Man from Sundown,” “Yukon Vengeance,” “Saskatchewan,” “House of Wax” and “Duffy...