Our beloved state of Louisiana is low on the listfor some things but we have one thing we can claimthat no other state has. We have the only modernday Will Rogers as senator representing Louisiana.Senator John Kennedy often appears in clips onnational news channels for his commentsthat have the nation laughing.Here’s an example. While appearingwith a panel of Senators on …
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Detention Center Commission Minutes of Meeting
DETENTION CENTER COMMISSIONMINUTES OF MEETINGMarch 25th, 2025The Detention Center Commission met this date at3:30 P.M. in the Union Parish Police Jury meeting room,Union Parish Courthouse Annex, Farmerville, Louisiana.Present were: Glenn Hutto (Union Parish PoliceJury President), Nathan Pilgreen (Union Parish PoliceJury) and Sheriff Dusty Gates (Union Parish Sheriff).Absent: John Belton (Union Parish District Attorney)and Chief Bim Coulbertson (Farmerville Chief of Police).Also …
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So much to cover
In the early days of writing it seemed that the subjectsto write about were endless. There was so much thatcould get fixed and we would see a much stronger futurefor our children and their children. This ranged fromthe price of gas at the pumps to the strangling regulationsto how the country could learn about votingfrom Louisiana. Then a new administrationcame …
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Antioch Baptist Church3501 Hwy 828, Farmerville318-368-3591Early Worship – 8:30 a.m.Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church2144 Hwy 33 N., MarionSunday School -11 a.m.Sunday Worship -12 p.m.318-608-6766Canaan Baptist Church502 Canaan Church Rd., SpearsvilleSunday School -10amSunday Worship -11am870-312-3440Bro. Brian WilliamsConway BaptistChurch Homecoming4323 HWY 549North of FarmervilleDean Baptist Church2309 Hwy 827, MarionSunday School – 9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship – …
Read More »Chamber Banquet Award Winners
This year’s Gold Award winner was presented to The BerniceBanner. The Union Parish Chamber of Commerce presented outgoingchairperson Paula Strickland with a plaque. V This year’s President’s Award was presented to Glen F. Post,III
Read More »Town of Farmerville water system upgrades
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE) – The Town ofFarmerville has announced its plans to upgradethe water system.The Town of Farmerville is upgrading its watermeter system. The Mayor of Farmerville, JohnCrow says it will cost around $850,000 to replaceeach water meter in town.
Read More »Pope Francis passes at age 88
Born in 1936, Jorge MarioBergolio, who would cometo be known later in his lifeas Pope Francis, would leavea tremendous mark on theworld. Standing as the head ofthe Roman Catholic Church atVatican City, the 266th popewould make grand strides inprogress for the Roman CatholicChristian faith.on April 21st, 2025, justone morning after EasterSunday. Pope Francis will beremembered for his warmdemeanor and caring …
Read More »Purple Martins, harbingers of spring
The first day of Spring, March 20, is a specialday for folks around these parts who are dog tiredof winter. Although we don’t have winters like ourfriends up north, we still have to contend with drablandscapes, an occasional frost, cold rains and incessantwind. However, the calendar saysit’s spring so we have reason to celebrate.Already our hardwood trees have freshgreen leaves …
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