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Jena, Louisiana is located in La Salle Parish. Zip codes in Jena, LA include 71342. More Jena information.

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Tuesday Dec 29 | The Town Talk

Replacement blood drives scheduled Jan. 2 - 4 for 'Little Boo' Maddox

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Fri Dec 18, 2009

The Town Talk

Economic development expert visits Pineville

As one of 12 municipalities participating in a Louisiana Department of Economic Development pilot program, Pineville received a visit Wednesday from a nationally known site selection expert.

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Sun Dec 06, 2009

Monroe News Star

Coupon booklet offers restaurant deals

The Louisiana Restaurant Association/Northeast Chapter now has coupon booklets filled with great deals at area restaurants in its "Culinary Tour of Northeast Louisiana." Booklets cost $35 and have two-for-one deals, freebies, discounts and more.

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Fri Dec 04, 2009

Shreveport Times

Snow predicted along and south of I-20

A swath of inclement weather four states wide is expected to drop up to an inch of snow this afternoon and evening in some areas along and south of Interstate 20, according the National Weather Service office in Shreveport.

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Sun Nov 29, 2009

Asbury Park Press Online

A woman struggles against the system to remain in America

Caroline Todd has gone from being a devoted mother, wife and church member to a federal detainee with felony convictions, facing the possibility of deportation.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

CBS News

"Jena Six" Teen Gets Second Chance

Jesse Ray "Jody" Beard is making the best of his second chance. High school senior Jesse Ray Beard, known as Jody, is a wide receiver on his school's football team, hoping to go pro.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Town Talk

Your mail: Good news about our youth

Robert Ferguson's guest commentary of Oct. 28 was an upbeat missive as good for news Jena, in contrast to the great negativity of a couple years ago.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Town Talk

Your mail: Jena 3 deserved ink

I applaud Robert Ferguson of Pineville for the column published in The Town Talk recently.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Town Talk

Personal Santas: Shoebox gift drive helps needy children

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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Fri Nov 06, 2009

The Town Talk

Calendar of Events

ALEXANDRIA ZOO BOO: 6:30-9 p.m., 3016 Masonic Drive in Alexandria. For information, call 473-1143. TRICK-OR-TREAT: 5-8 p.m., Rapides Parish, Jena, Lasalle Parish, Moreauville, Simmesport, Colfax, Plaucheville, Ball; 5-7 p.m., Bunkie, Cottonport, Evergreen, Dry Prong; 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hessmer, Marksville; 6-8 p.m., Mansura, Pollock; 6-9 p.m., ...

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Town Talk

Central Louisiana Schools: Dates to know

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

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

The Town Talk

Jena teacher striving to make math user-friendly

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

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

The Town Talk

Ferguson: Why no coverage of Jena 3?

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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Thu Oct 22, 2009

The Town Talk

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

The Town Talk

A new beginning: Jena High construction progresses well

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.

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Mon Oct 19, 2009

Monroe News Star

Beating death: Remember Jena?

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.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

The Town Talk

What's happening in Cenla, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

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

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

The Town Talk

Fall Fest Antique Show in Jena is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 - 17

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.

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Thu Oct 08, 2009

Democrat & Chronicle

Gregory Kane: Black-on-black killings and Uncle Toms

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

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Mon Oct 05, 2009

Louisiana State Police

Correctional Officer Arrested

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

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