For many years, if residents of Jena wanted to enjoy the thrills of midway rides commonly known as the “fair,” they would have to travel to Olla for the annual North Central Louisiana District Fair held each fall.Realizing the joy that many residents of the Jena area miss in not having a Jena fair, ...

In a heartfelt initiative, Ms. Tolbert’s 8th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) classes at JJHS took it upon themselves to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, despite not being in school on the official date. This unique observance allowed students to delve deeper into the historical significance of t...

The Olla Police Department has a new member as the Olla Town Council approved the hiring of Brett Lang to replace longtime officer Damien Moore.During their regular monthly meeting held Tuesday, February 11, Police Chief Jody O’Bier updated the Council that Officer Damien Moore would soon be leaving...

Thirty-nine Jena High School students were officially inducted into the Milton Posey Chapter of the National Honor Society last week.The public induct...

The REAL ID enforcement date is just three months away and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is encouraging residents to prepare now. Beginning o...

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be big and audacious.To make lasting and beneficial modifications, nutrition and physical activity experts at the...