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 …
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Donald Trump Declared President Elect
Local Election Results and Louisiana Voting With a current 51% lead, and 277 electoral votes, Donald Trump has been declared President Elect 2024. by the Associate Press.As polls continue counting, the current trends project that the Donald Trump, JD Vance Republican campaign will win the popular vote for President Elect 2024. Trump Vance is followed by the Kamala Harris, Tim …
Read More »Hurricane Milton hits Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton threatened Florida’s gulf coast to be one of the most devastating storms in recorded history, according to several experts. Several towns were already in a state of disrepair from the state’s prior storm, Hurricane Helene, which had already cost the state billions of dollars in property damage.“Thankfully, we weathered the storm in Disney World Orlando safely. On Thursday …
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Día de la FamiliaThe Town of Farmerville and Latinas Unidas, an initiative of the Town of Farmerville, are hosting the “14th Annual Dia de la Familia.” This year’s festivities will be a two-day event to be held in downtown Farmerville on October 11th (6:00-11:00 pm) & 12th (2:00-6:00 pm, 2024 ending with a Soccer Tournament on October 13th at Arnet …
Read More »Stay Safe, Gulf Coast
Gabe Kenley Florida has been hit by back-to-back hurricanes over the past two months, Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. Helene’s destruction is still being dealt with, requiring $286 million in federal aid, according to FEMA.gov. Hurricane Milton threatens to be the second largest recorded hurricane on this side of the globe. Disney World Orlando, the largest theme park on …
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Keep Union Beautiful Fall CleanUPLAKE & LAUNCH SWEEP OF UNION PARISH WATERWAYSBe sure to check out our Keep Union Beautiful Volunteer Group to sign up for our Lake and Launch Sweep of Union Parish Waterways on September 14th, 2024 (or whenever that week your group decides!). Union Parish has over 25 launches on our bayous, lakes, and rivers. Especially with …
Read More »DAR Promotes Constitution Week: Sept 17-23
By NSDAR WASHINGTON, DC – The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance. The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate September 17–23 of each year to the commemoration …
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Museum to host conservancy repAugust 22Nikki Mattson, Southeast Field Representative for The Archaeological Conservancy, will give a talk in the Union Museum of History and Art on Thursday, August 22, at 5:30 p.m.Mattson will outline the work of the Conservancy in identifying, acquiring and preserving the most significant archaeological sites in the United States. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s …
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Museum to host conservancy repAugust 22Nikki Mattson, Southeast Field Representative for The Archaeological Conservancy, will give a talk in the Union Museum of History and Art on Thursday, August 22, at 5:30 p.m.Mattson will outline the work of the Conservancy in identifying, acquiring and preserving the most significant archaeological sites in the United States. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s …
Read More »Louisiana voted “Top Dog”
Catahoula Leopard Dog In a recent study conducted by Showsight Magazine canine experts, a test was devised to see how each of the state dogs competed against each other based on the golden ratio of facial proportions to scientifically devise which breed was the most beautiful. After careful analysis of each of the state’s dog breeds, it was determined that …
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