The term “DEI” is used significantly often in modern politics. This acronym stands for “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”. In the 2024 election, Donald Trump used the term “DEI Hire” to describe his political rival, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who is mixed race Jamaican and Indian. The designation of “DEI Hire” was meant to be derogatory in that it implied Harris …

On February 15th, the Black Heritage Parade arrived in Farmerville Louisiana. Several groups from the local black community gathered to show their pride for their history and culture for Black History Month.Since 1970, February has been considered Black History Month. Originally, from the black educators and black students of Kent State University, the first talks of black history month started …

Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly developing field of science.Whether it be overseas or locally in Louisiana, A.I. continues toevolve and change as time passes. Although the concept of machinelearning is difficult to grasp for most people, the ramifications ofthis field of expertise will have imposing detrimental impact on thejob market in its entirety, including locally run businesses.Artificial Intelligence, also known …

On Saturday, February 8, The Town of Farmerville held their yearly Mardi Gras Parade. Gathering the town together down N. Main Street, people enjoyed a sense of community with neighborhood friends and family.When it was time for the parade, each of the floats was garnished in green, gold, and purple, but only one float can be the best. Voted best …

On November 14th, 2024, then President Elect Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former campaign rival, to be his next secretary of The Department of Health and Human Services. Now, in February 2025, RFK Jr has been seated in front of the senate members to convince them he is fit to be the next secretary of the HHS. Who …

As of the 2024 election, the word “tariff” has been a hot topic for politicians and citizens alike. President Donald Trump, on his campaign trail, would bombastically promote that he would push to increase tariffs on incoming goods from other countries. Trump insisted that the purpose of this was to promote American businesses. This nationalist ambition is unrealistic at best …

On January 20th, 2024, Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America. The inauguration was held inside of the United States Capitol Rotunda, due to the severe weather conditions of the time. This is the first time that an inauguration has been held inside in 40 years; the former being President Ronald …

Dr. Cathy Stockton, the new superintendent of schools in Union Parish, recently spoke at the Union Parish School Board Office about the proposed implementation of the first Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program at Union Parish High School. A CNA provides basic care to patients in healthcare settings. To become a CNA, individuals typically need to complete a state-approved training …

Early on New Years Day, a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd of party-goers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 individuals and injuring dozens of others, according to officials. Attached to the bumper of the pickup truck was an ISIS flag.The attack is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as an …

Each year in October, the Union Parish Library highlights “Teentober”, as we partner with U-ACT Union-Alliance for Community Transformation to recognize the TEEN READER OF THE YEAR at each school as selected by school academic instructors and the Union Parish Library. Students receive a prize package valued at over $100 with a book, plaque, cookie cake, and book bag full …