The 1st Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner has been set and organizers are seeking a large crowd to gather for a time of food and fun. The Women of Purpose Ministry will sponsor the Thanksgiving dinner set for Saturday, November 23, from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. at the Jena Community Center (former fair b...

Churches across LaSalle Parish are asked to dismiss their Sunday night services November 24 to join in a special Community Thanksgiving Worship Service at the Strand Theater in Jena. The service will begin at 6 p.m.All community members are invited to attend the special service led by a variety of l...

It’s that time once again for Operation Christmas Child!The annual Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child national shoe box collection week will be held November 18-25 with two drop off locations in LaSalle Parish. One will be at Jena First Baptist Church and the second location will be at Tull...

Photos from the 2024 Jena High School Homecoming Pep Rally and Parade on Friday, November 8, 2024:

It’s not every day that what you draw in first grade is brought to life! But Megan Kimball’s students at Jena Elementary School got to experience just...