Maverick Tucker is the 9-year-old son of Matt Tucker of Downsville and Samantha Tucker of Linville. The fourth grader at Darbonne Woods Charter School was asked to share some things about himself and his experience with Union Parish 4-H: “I live in Union Parish, and I love how friendly and nice everyone is. I have a little brother and a …

DWCS Powerlifters prepare to defend championshipThe D’Arbonne Woods Charter School’s State Champion Girls Powerlifting Team competed in the North Regional Powerlifting Meet Saturday and left with four medals. Medalist included: Karsyn Kelly, second; Bella Hawthorne, second; Lylah Jones, third; Maggie Barrett, third and Mia Albritton, second. The Lady Wolves are awaiting the announcement of state qualifiers as they prepare to …

Estate planning is the process of designating who will receive your assets in the event of your death or incapacitation. Often done with guidance from an attorney, a well-constructed estate plan can help ensure that your heirs and beneficiaries receive assets in a way that manages and minimizes estate taxes, gift taxes and other tax impacts. Create an inventoryYou may …

In 2010, Congress declared February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. It is a great reminder for DART, parents, caregivers and teachers to begin a conversation about preventing dating violence.We teach our children from a young age to be kind to one another. Hitting is never OK, calling someone names is not kind, and yelling at someone is not how …

Editor’s note: The following commentary was submitted the Council on Criminal Justice and was co-authored by Marc A. Levin of Houston and Scott Peyton of Washington, La.There is no more vital function of government than protecting public safety, and that solemn duty must include anchoring criminal justice policies in evidence.While Louisiana leaders are rightfully making crime a priority during this …

A Farmerville man has been arrested and charged with having sexual contact with multiple minor children who attended the church where his wife worked as a youth minister.Dan S. Parker, 45, of Farmerville surrendered to Union Parish Sheriff’s Deputies Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest, according to Sheriff Dusty Gates.The charges stem from a complaint investigators received …

Native American leaderspeaks today at museumJohn Barbry, a prominent figure among Native American leaders in Louisiana, will give a public presentation in the Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville on at 5 p.m.Barbry, who heads the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Language and Culture Revitalization Program, will discuss the work of his organization. The museum is located at 211 N. Main …

BATON ROUGE — A bill allowing Louisiana residents, 18 and older, to carry a concealed handgun without a permit received final approval from lawmakers Wednesday.After years of GOP-led efforts for permitless concealed carry, the bill is poised to become law with Gov. Jeff Landry signaling that he plans to sign the legislation. Upon the Republican’s signature, Louisiana would become the …

By Luke BrittEditorReaction to the news last week that Farmerville had purchased property adjacent to Lake D’Arbonne where a mega boat ramp will be constructed can be summed up in a single word: “excited.”Business owners, community leaders and public officials reacting to the news all said they were excited about the possibilities for the community and pleased to see the …

There will be an XLR8 RECOVERY meeting held at the former Marion High school gymnasium at 3062 Taylor Street in Marion on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 pm.  This is a community connection for recovering addicts or other to come to and enjoy your journey to a new beginning in your recovery.  We all are recovering from some dysfunction, …