The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has verified that two Northern Snakeheads and a ball of fry were observed in a video that was reportedly taken in Old River in Minorica (Concordia Parish). Northern Snakeheads, which are native to Asia, are a highly predatory species that can...

The Jena High School Gold Dusters won top honors during their annual summer dance camp held in Monroe June 3-6. The Universal Dance Association’s camp was held at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and featured 12 high school dance teams from throughout the state. The annual camp allows the teams...

Former Jena Lady Giant softball pitcher Alli Brunson recently pitched in the NJCAA Division 1 Championship Game in Oxford, Alabama May 27 as her Northwest Florida State Raiders took on Florida SouthWestern State. Although during Brunson’s three innings of pitching she did not allow a run and only on...

The Jena Giants baseball team had 11 members receive District 2-3A All-District honors, released last week by school officials. The Giants finished t...

Jena High School Football All-District Football front row (left to right) Hunter Jackson, 2nd Team Offensive Line; Amari Jackson, Second Team Defensi...

LaSalle High School Softball All-District front row (left to right) Hayleigh Boyd, First Team First Base; MaKenzie Nino, First Team Outfield; Lana Ch...