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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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11 hrs ago | 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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Wed Sep 30, 2009

News-Star

Jena Six victim, Lasalle school board settle on lawsuit

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.

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Tue Sep 29, 2009

Student Printz

A call to action: Let's start a revolution

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.

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Fri Sep 25, 2009

WGNO

Supreme Court Denies Media Request For Records

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.

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Thu Sep 24, 2009

Associated Content

Old Manor Road..

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

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Tue Sep 22, 2009

Seattle's WB

Jena 6 defendant charged in Texas assault

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.

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Sun Sep 20, 2009

Times-Picayune

Families struggle with limited -- and competitive -- pre-K options

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

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Fri Sep 18, 2009

2theadvocate.com

Our Views: Last caution from Rickey

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

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Wed Sep 16, 2009

Tribune-Star

Legal activist: Justice system fails to meet ideals

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

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