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By Craig Franklin Editor

May 28, 2025

Jena’s largest retail outlet has just completed a total store makeover and they celebrated with a huge grand re-opening event last Friday morning, May 23. Billed as a “transformation of the Jena Supercenter,” the newly remodeled store was renovated to include customer-centric features, such as a new...

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LaSalle Arrests

May 28, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)

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Jena High School Athletic Banquet

May 28, 2025

Photos from the 2025 event:

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Louisiana Adopts New Diploma Endorsement

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May 28, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has developed the Freedom Framework Diploma Endorsement, a new recognition for high school students who d...

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State Humanities Councils Distributes $200,000 in Grants

Jena Band of Choctaw Indians Receive $10,000

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May 28, 2025

With support from the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) has awarded $200,000 in grants to 24 humanities organizatio...

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Town and Country Garden Club Notes

By Cynthia Bradford Corresponding Secretary

May 28, 2025

We met Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. Present were: President Beth Zoller, Nelda Tarver, Mica King, Lisa McCann, Glenda Cooper, Denise Grissom, Aud...

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The Busy Bee Garden Club Yard of the Month for the month of May was recently awarded to Jerry and JoAnn Stevens of Jena. Their lawn is always immaculately manicured with beautiful flowers and bushes brightening the landscape. To submit a lawn for consideration of Yard of the Month, email photos to busybeegardenclub022025@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your telephone number in the email.

The Busy Bee Garden Club Yard of the Month

May 28, 2025

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LSU Confers Degrees at Spring Commencement

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May 28, 2025

Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge, LA celebrated its largest spring graduating class on record during commencement ceremonies on Friday,...

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Jena Student Named to SNHU Dean’s List

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May 28, 2025

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently released the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. Among those named to this year’s list was Jena native, Tabitha...

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Southern Miss Annouces Spring 2025 Graduation

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May 28, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) awarded undergraduate, graduate and specialist degrees to approximately 2,025 students during its spring ...