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By: Glynn Harris (Turkey season is open and although I can no longer hunt, allow me to dip into the archives and dshare a column I wrote several years ago to express my love for the sport and all that accompanies it.)  We’re sitting here on the cusp of one of my favorite times of year. Its spring; dogwoods and …

By: Tuffy Fields I would like to begin by saying, “Happy Easter”. In the middle of international confusion, conflict and domestic violent behavior let us not forget the teachings of the son of God, Jesus Christ. Can we not step back and take a deep breath and call a time out for anything negative and embrace positive thoughts. Instead of …

By: Sallie Rose Hollis I’m wondering how many people share this aspect of my current life:  Doing things now (“at my/your age”) that you never thought you’d do in a million years.  These days I’m constantly amazed at some of what I find myself doing and saying – and so far my cognitive skills seem to be pretty much intact. …

Antioch Baptist Church  3501 Hwy 828  Farmerville  318-368-3591  Early Worship – 8:30 a.m.  Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.  Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.  Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church  2144 Hwy 33 N.  Marion  Sunday School -11 a.m.  Sunday Worship -12 p.m.  318-608-6766  Canaan Baptist Church  502 Canaan Church Rd.  Spearsville  Sunday School -10am  Sunday Worship -11am  870-312-3440  Bro. Brian Williams  Conway …

 Bruce Mikells  HOT 107.9   (KMDL-FM) For those who have been wishing and hoping for springtime, your wishes have come true. Granted, the cooler-than-normal temperatures we’re experiencing right after Easter are a bit of an anomaly, but it won’t be too much longer until we’re complaining about the heat and humidity, along with the pollen and bugs.  You’re probably well aware …

 Mike Martindale 710 KEEL   Louisiana’s voter rolls have been trimmed dramatically, but Secretary of State Nancy Landry says that does not mean nearly half a million people have lost their right to vote. Landry told KEEL News on Monday, “We don’t use the word ‘purge.’” She said what actually happened was a large move of registered voters to inactive status as …

 D’arbonne Woods named ‘Team of the Week’ after girls powerlifting state title MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The D’arbonne Woods’ Lady Timberwolves capped off their season with a state championship and are now being recognized as KNOE’s Team of the Week.  The team won the school’s second girls powerlifting championship in three years. Athletes and supporters celebrated the title with a …

By; Glynn Harris It almost didn’t happen. A real close call if ever there was one.  It was mid-April in 1992. My plans had been carefully laid out and the level of excitement was starting to build as I contemplated what was about to take place.  The weather was warm, purple martins were twittering overhead and the woods had already …

By: Tuffy Fields In a world where every spare moment is filled with scrolling, tapping, and refreshing, the idea of stepping away from social media can feel almost radical. Yet more people are beginning to sense that the constant noise of online life is wearing them down. The pressure to stay updated, to respond instantly, to present a polished version …

By: Jim Brown All we know  Left untold  Beaten by a broken dream  Nothing like what it used to be  We’ve been chasing our demons down an empty road  Singer Alan Walker  These words hit home to me as I read a number of Louisiana newspaper headlines in recent weeks. I’m approaching 86 years old and life is just not …