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Inmate killed during transport after reportedly faking seizure, beating guards when they attempted to help
ST. FRANCISVILLE — An inmate was shot and killed Wednesday morning after allegedly faking a seizure and trying to beat up guards while being transported through West Feliciana Parish. Watch live newscasts here. According to a report by Louisiana State Police, Catahoula Parish deputies were transporting Raymond Huddleston, 46,...
LANE CLOSURES: LA 923 and areas of Sicily, Short, and Pine Street in Catahoula Parish to have extended lane closures until May 31st
CATAHOULA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says the below routes will have alternating lane closures during the day with no night work. The lanes were scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, but have been extended to approximately Friday, May 31, 2024. No detour route is needed, and DOTD appreciates […]
A Surprise Homecoming
It’s not every day that an entire high school’s administration, staff and student body are in on one big secret. But leave it to Jena High School to find a way. Army National Guard SFC Jonathan Scott had been stationed in the Middle East since June of 2023 and it was finally time to come home to his family. During the last ten months, SFC Scott and his wife and children have only been able to speak through calls and Facetime.
Mississippi city hopes to add 50 new crime cameras this summer with residents’ help
May is Crime Camera Participation Month, and a new website encourages Mississippi residents to sponsor, purchase or register 50 new cameras for their community. At the new website, www.RiverCitiesCCP.com, Miss-Lou residents will be able to join the crime camera program by purchasing a camera, sponsoring a camera or registering a camera they already own.
Natchez inmate dies in Louisiana jail
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Natchez man, who was an inmate in the Concordia Parish Correctional Facility, has died. The Natchez Democrat reported 53-year-old Blarrington Ashley was found unresponsive last week at the facility. Officials said they would not release any information about this death pending autopsy reports. Ashley was being held after he was […]
Giants’ Great Season Ends in Second Round
The Jena Giants traveled to Westlake this past weekend in the second round of the Division III Non-Select baseball state playoffs. The #10 Giants defeated Port Allen in the first round while #7 Westlake had a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Westlake came in with a 21-11 record on the season. The two teams would play a three-game series to decide who would advance to the quarterfinal round.
Lady Giants’ Great Season Ends in Semis
Jena Head Softball Coach Sara Roark and her team made another trip to Sulphur this past weekend. The Lady Giants made their way into the semifinal round after defeating defending state champion Kaplan a week earlier. The Lady Giants would have to face a familiar opponent in the Sterlington Panthers...
LHS Coaches Removed
LaSalle High School’s head football coach and athletic director Derek White was removed from his positions earlier this week, as confirmed by LaSalle Parish School Superintendent Jon Garrett. Also removed as head baseball coach was Michael Duke. “I can confirm there will be a change at LaSalle High School...
Fourth Annual South Franklin Catfish Festival happening next weekend
WISNER, La. (KNOE) - The Fourth Annual South Franklin Catfish Festival is happening next weekend, and today, Leslie Young and Elliot Britt joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about the event. Young says the festival is a family-friendly event that will feature live music, classic cars, vendors, food trucks and...
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
The Jena High School Drama Club saw quite the turnout last weekend for their presentation of “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” with over 250 people in attendance over the course of the weekend. The twelve-member cast performed at the Jena High School auditorium on Friday, Saturday and...
Lady Giants Take Down Defending State Champs
Getting to cover Jena High School athletics for the radio station and newspaper has always been one of my favorite things that I’ve been allowed to do. Growing up, being raised a Jena Giants fan, sitting at home listening to Larry Evans on the radio and on Wednesdays reading Don Tarver’s sports articles are a big influence on why I’ve always wanted to do this job. Growing up a Jena Giants fan and then attending Jena High School, it was always a dream for one of our teams to go far in the playoffs and win a state championship. In reality, we had become accustomed to being happy with only making the playoffs. One of my favorite parts of doing this job has been being able to follow the Jena Lady Giants softball program. When going to cover a softball game, there is now a new confidence in the air that our softball program is one of the best in the state. There is nothing better than seeing the Jena fan support for our athletic programs especially when we go on the road to a hostile environment.
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