Feb 5, 2025 · Ana Sofia Echavarria, 61, of Olla, LA, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania, LA.Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 26, 2025, from the Columbia chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home.She was born December 25, 1963, in Venezuela, where she was r...

Dec 31, 2024 · James Allen Farmer, 74, of Trout, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Jan 8, 2025 · The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Tommy L. Coon, 62, of Trout, was arrested December 31, 2024, by the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office for contempt of court.

Nov 6, 2024 · Jena High School will observe its 2024 homecoming this Friday, November 8, 2024, with a full day of activities, according to Principal Adam Powell. Friday will find a familiar celebration of JHS traditions, students, faculty, and alumni culminating with the homecoming football game against the Buckeye Panthers.

Jan 8, 2025 · (Left to right) Front row: Riya Gardner, Kaylee Kemp, Ameera Jones, Clara Kemp, Braylie Poole, Sydney Williams, Jolee Stephens; Middle row: Ahja Dorsey, Hunni Poole ...

Oct 23, 2024 · In just over two months, the annual nighttime Jena Christmas Parade will roll through downtown Jena on December 13 and this year the grand marshals will be the parish’s dedicated volunteer firefighters.

Nov 13, 2024 · It was JHS Homecoming 2024 for the Jena Giants this past Friday night and they did not disappoint the fans and alumni, blowing out the Buckeye Panthers 46-6.

Jan 8, 2025 · Inside this issue are two special sections, Basketball Preview Section and Law Enforcement Appreciation Section, as the parish joins together to recognize the four basketball teams of Jena and LaSalle high schools and all parish law enforcement officers.

Dec 31, 2024 · James Walter Capps, 65, of Jena, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home with his only son by his side.

Oct 30, 2024 · The Giants entered week eight of their season with a big district test against the Bunkie Panthers. Last year, the two teams met in Bunkie with both teams being undefeated and it was the Giants who ruined Bunkie’s perfect season with a 38-22 win. This year, Jena would enter the game with a 20-game district win streak on the line which Bunkie snapped with their 41-0 victory over the Giants...