Jena News

To: A child in need. From: A Central Louisianian who cares. The annual Operation Christmas Child gift drive -- sponsored by relief and evangelism organization Samaritan's Purse -- is taking place until Nov.

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Avoyelles Parish School District Schools Based Data Summit. The District will also hold staff development.

Shanda Danzy knew her son Austin was struggling with math at school and she agonized over it.

Almost three years ago, in December 2006, the saga of the "Jena 6" began with the assault of a white student by six black students at Jena High School in Jena.

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Dust is in the air, along with the sounds of hammers and drills, as a crew of workers is busy erecting a new academic building.

Most of us were shocked recently by the graphic pictures on TV of a young honor student being beaten to death on the streets of Chicago.

Advance sale of tickets at the offices of Cenla Broadcasting, KQID Radio at 1115 Texas Ave., Alexandria.

The Fall Fest Antique Show is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 - 17, at the Jena Fair Grounds just off Hwy 84 next to Wal Mart in Jena.

Bigger Thomas' body count continues to grow; 16-year-old Derrion Albert is just his latest, and perhaps most tragic victim.

Earlier today, Troopers arrested a LaSalle Parish Correctional Officer at his residence.

The LaSalle Parish School Board and the victim of the "Jena Six" assault have reached an agreement in the last outstanding criminal or civil case in connection with the case, according to an attorney for the School Board.

Students shout as they protest the incarceration and charges against a group of six black teenagers in Jena, Louisiana, popularly known as the a oeJena 6.a Why arena t USM students protesting like this? All the trouble in the world.

The Louisiana Supreme Court, by a vote of 5-2, denied an appeal by The Associated Press and other news organizations for public access to transcripts of all hearings in the case of a Jena, La., teen accused of beating a schoolmate.

William, a 17 year old high school student was on his way to clock out and head home.

A defendant in the racially-charged Jena 6 case in Louisiana has been arrested for assault after an altercation at the suburban Dallas high school he is now attending, potentially complicating his legal defense in Jena and dispiriting some of his supporters.

Last spring, Joey Frederick and Jena McNamara dejectedly ran through the prekindergarten options for their 3-year old son.

In her last interview, anti-racism activist Beth Rickey noted that her foe David Duke remains active promoting his vicious views across the world.

In theory, America has a wonderful criminal justice system based on great ideals.