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TOF – TAXES – Waste of Public Funds

Johnny Dollar Since the first week of July, The Gazette has brought to the public’s attention governmental waste, violation of environmental laws, conflicts of interest of public officials and what clearly appears to be a violation of law in the use of public funds to benefit private property owners. A study of our police jury and town officials leaves a …

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Don't shoot!

My name is Clyde. I live in the Downsville-Holmesville Church area. Please do NOT shoot me again. I am a "good boy," and a typical male. I love chasing deer and women. I have been neutered, so don't shoot me if I come to your house courting. Mom will do her best to keep me home next hunting season, but if I do slip away, please shoot in the air, not at me. Thank you!

Feature

Commission to stock lake with 40,000 Tiger Bass Decision on drawdown on hold until LDWF vegetation report in May

By Luke BrittEditorThe Lake D’Arbonne Watershed Commission intends to stock the lake with 40,000 Tiger Bass later this year, an investment that commissioners said should result in a steady increase over the years in the average size of largemouth bass pulled from the lake.Tiger bass are a hybrid cross between a strain of aggressive Northern largemouth and a “pure strain” …

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Opinion

Small communities – it doesn’t get any better

Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be reached by email at thelouisianaexplorer@yahoo.com. I have had the good fortune to have seen the world and visited some of the largest and grandest cities in this world. It is awe inspiring to view the mega-structures, large parks and toddle through museums that capture …

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Outdoors Feature

Thoughts about Squirrel Hunting

Glynn HarrisGlynn Harris is a long-time outdoor writer from North Louisiana and has won more than 50 writing and broadcasting awards during his 47 year career. We are entering the month of October and for this country boy, the arrival of October carried with it a special meaning. It’s time to go squirrel hunting. Season opens in Louisiana Saturday October …

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Obituaries

Ethel Alexander Wilkes

Mr. Billy Wayne Dison

Thomas Larkin Bayles

Linda Bridges