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The village of Spearsville probably isn’t the first place in the United States that comes to mind when someone thinks of somewhere to vacation to during the Summer. Despite the small size of this village, Hollis Seafood has really put Spearsville on the map after being voted among the Top 12 Seafood Buffet Restaurants in America by The Tasting Table.Out …

“According to the minutes of the Union Parish Jail Commission meeting on 2/25/25 action was initiated to begin discussion with a service provider for the TWP at the detention center. The TWP is more commonly known as the work release program that allows inmates to be employed outside of the jail earning at least minimum wage. The inmates in the …

When they vote on March 29, Louisiana voters should reject Constitutional Amendment No. 2. Passage of this irresponsible amendment will destroy a carefully managed savings account that has funded classroom needs in our state’s public and private schools for more than 30 years. As a member of the Louisiana Senate in 1990, I led the fight to establish this savings …

Poll of 3,024 adults.47% of Louisiana adults say they have lost interest in playing sports.Interactive map showing the last time people exercised properly in each state.For years, public health experts have waved red flags about America’s slide into a sedentary lifestyle, tying it to a laundry list of health woes – heart disease, diabetes, you name it. But here’s a …

The following segment is a recap of the Detention Center Commission meeting on February 25th, 2025. DETENTION CENTER COMMISSIONMINUTES OF MEETINGFebruary 25th, 2025 The Detention Center Commission met this date at 4:00 P.M. in the Union Parish Police Jury meeting room, Union Parish Courthouse Annex, Farmerville, Louisiana. Present were: Glenn Hutto (Union Parish Police Jury President), Nathan Pilgreen (Union Parish …

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Center for the Book’s annual Women’s History Month program will focus on the life and work of Ellen Gilchrist, a Southern writer known for her novels, short stories, and poetry, several of which were set in New Orleans. “The Dreamy Dreamer: Ellen Gilchrist’s Life in Stories” will be presented by Tracy Carr, a researcher, …

National Beta members from Union Parish Elementary are celebrating their first-ever Louisiana Elementary Beta State Convention held January 17 – 18, in Lafayette. Eleven Beta members in the 4th and 5th grades at Union Parish Elementary attended the convention along with almost 5,500 other members from elementary schools all over the state. The National Beta State Convention allows students the …

The D’Arbonne Diggers archaeology study group, a program of the Union Museum of History and Art, has been accepted as a chapter of the Louisiana Archaeological Society. The LAS executive board made the affiliation official at its meeting on February 21 during the organization’s annual convention in Vidalia, Louisiana. “We are proud to be a part of this prestigious state …

Teen dating violence is a critical issue that affects millions of young people across the country. February is recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting prevention efforts to stop abusive relationships before they start.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 12 high school students in …

Today is a very special day for one of our D’arbonne Woods’ Seniors. Axton Nolan, whose parents both served in the military, has been in the process of interviewing for a prestigious position with the Air Force Academy. This is a grueling and tedious process involving interviews with senators and government officials. As a result of Axton’s successful interviews and …

The public is invited to learn the ancient art of papier mache-making in the next Folkcraft class in the Union Museum of History and Art on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artist Lindsay Carraway will teach students the step-by-step process of planning the art piece—a Mardi Gras mask—building the basic form, gluing layers of paper, and …