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Community Unites to Share School Supplies

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August 6, 2025

Last week, several events took place that allowed local school children to receive free school supplies. Various churches, non-profits and businesses ...

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#thrive Youth MAKE SOME NOISE During Music Camp

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August 6, 2025

A group of LaSalle Parish youth learned many new skills in the art of music during a free camp held in Jena this past month. The camp was part of The ...

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Hardtner Medical Graduates 17 in EMT Class

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July 30, 2025

A large crowd of family and friends attended graduation ceremonies Friday night, July 25, for Hardtner Medical Center’s (HMC) Spring 2025 EMT (Emergen...

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Homeland Bank Ribbon Cutting in Olla

July 23, 2025

Homeland Bank held ribbon cutting and grand opening celebrations Tuesday, July 15, for their new Olla Branch, located at the intersection of US 165 an...

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Brookshire Grocery, Spring Market Grand Re-opening

July 23, 2025

Brookshire Grocery, the parent company of Spring Market, held a grand re-opening ceremony Wednesday, July 16, at their Jena location (formerly Mac’s),...

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Rescue Training Held in Jena

By Craig Franklin Editor

July 23, 2025

Around 25 people attended a special training class Monday night, July 14, at Jena Metals in Jena, as various emergency response personnel worked on ve...

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Friend or Foe? Now We Know!

Louisiana Snake ID Visits the LaSalle Parish Libraries

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

July 23, 2025

Louisiana Snake ID Visits the LaSalle Parish Libraries The LaSalle Parish Library’s summer programs concluded last week with a visit from Louisiana Sn...

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EXTRA, EXTRA! #thrive Youth Present Newsies JR.

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

July 23, 2025

The cast of the #thrive Arts Theater Youth Camp brought a headline-worthy performance last Friday, July 18 in the Jena High School Auditorium during t...

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Preparedness with Pedro at the Library

By Hailey Hudnall Contributing Writer

July 16, 2025

Children at the LaSalle Parish Library had a fun and meaningful experience this week during a special Summer Reading Program event hosted by the Ameri...

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The Centennial Cultural Center In Olla Hosts Science Camp

By Reagan Franklin Assistant Editor

July 16, 2025

Last week, the summer camp program at the Centennial Cultural Center in downtown Olla continued with science camp, where kids of all ages engaged in m...