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Giants return experienced core with eyes on redemption

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 19, 2026

The Jena Giants enter the 2026 football season with a chip on their shoulder, a battle-tested roster and two words echoing across every practice rep. ...

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Tigers return experience, add firepower in third year under Hunter Johnson

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 19, 2026

Hunter Johnson does not have the largest roster in Louisiana high school football. He will tell you that himself. What he has, entering his third seas...

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QUALIFYING/SCHOOL STARTS

August 12, 2026

Last week was busy in LaSalle Parish as candidates for the Nov. 3 election qualified at the courthouse and students started the 2026-2027 school year....

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BACK TO SCHOOL

August 5, 2026

Final preparations were made last week across the area for the start of the 2026-2027 school year with various meetings for school employees. Shown ab...

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Olla Fire Chief laid to rest

By Craig Franklin Editor

August 5, 2026

A large crowd of family, friends and fire service personnel from throughout Louisiana attended the funeral of beloved Olla Fire Chief Kim Taylor last ...

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Dino fun at the Library

By Kayley McCarty Staff Intern

August 5, 2026

Screams of excitement echoed through the LaSalle Parish library last week as some prehistoric visitors made a special appearance. Dino wranglers Marti...

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CCC Hosts Annual Science Camp

By Kayley McCarty Staff Intern

August 5, 2026

Last Week, the Centennial Cultural Center hosted its annual Science Camp in Olla, Louisiana. Throughout the five-day camp, children from the ages 5 to...

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT HELD IN OLLA

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July 29, 2026

The annual Back-to-School Blessings event was held Monday night, July 20, at Olla First Baptist Church, where nearly 200 bags of school supplies were ...

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LEDD hosts Legislative Forum

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 29, 2026

Sen. Womack, Rep. Riser & Rep. Firment recap session LaSalle Parish’s state legislative delegation was in Jena Tuesday night, July 21, to participate ...

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Magic, Wonder & Water Safety at the Library

By Kayley McCarty Student Intern

July 29, 2026

The LaSalle Parish Library hosted two exciting programs as part of its Summer Reading on July 24, as both the Jena and Olla branches welcomed children...