The Town of Jena continues to work on renovation projects to allow its citizens a better place to live, as two major project updates were presented during the Jena Town Council’s January 12 meeting. Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards informed the Council that the materials and supplies have been ordered t...

One final revision was made to the Jena RV Park Ordinance during the Jena Town Council’s regular monthly meeting held January 12; a revision that allows one RV to be parked in a mobile home park.An amendment to Ordinance 212 was introduced during the Council’s December 2025 meeting which allows one ...

The Jena Police Department had their 2026 budget increased by $22,000.00 during the Jena Town Council’s January 12 meeting last week.Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards noted that the town’s Police Committee met recently to go over the police budget and concluded the increase was needed.“It’s been several years...

Around 80 female students at Jena High School (JHS) are now better prepared should the unthinkable ever occur. Deputy Jenny Parker of the LaSalle Pari...

JHS Most Beautiful Pageant Jena High School’s Most Beautiful Pageant will be held Saturday, February 7th in the Jena High School Auditorium. Admission...

JHS Most Beautiful Pageant Jena High School’s Most Beautiful Pageant will be held Saturday, February 7th in the Jena High School Auditorium. Admission...