Russia is at war with the Ukraine. By proxy and an agreement between dictator Vladimir Putin and the dictator of North Korea Kim Jon-Un, North Korea is actively taking part on the side of Russia in the war in Ukraine. By virtue of Iran’s supply of drones and other weapons to Russia, Iran is a participant to the war in …

’ve talked with you before about my propensity for watching “Wagon Train” while ensconced on the couch. And my proclivity for playing certain online games.As I recall, I haven’t exactly censured myself for doing these things, but perhaps I should have. It’s hard to say because in today’s world that seems obsessed with productivity, the concept of “doing nothing” has …

Poll of 3,024 adults.47% of Louisiana adults say they have lost interest in playing sports.Interactive map showing the last time people exercised properly in each state.For years, public health experts have waved red flags about America’s slide into a sedentary lifestyle, tying it to a laundry list of health woes – heart disease, diabetes, you name it. But here’s a …

The following segment is a recap of the Detention Center Commission meeting on February 25th, 2025. DETENTION CENTER COMMISSIONMINUTES OF MEETINGFebruary 25th, 2025 The Detention Center Commission met this date at 4:00 P.M. in the Union Parish Police Jury meeting room, Union Parish Courthouse Annex, Farmerville, Louisiana. Present were: Glenn Hutto (Union Parish Police Jury President), Nathan Pilgreen (Union Parish …

Chief Jones would like to take this opportunity to inform the citizens of Union Parish and the surrounding parishes of the upcoming Spring break, which for most area schools will be taking place March 17th – 21st. With all the excitement of being out on spring break, I would like to offer a few Safety Tips to make sure this …

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Center for the Book’s annual Women’s History Month program will focus on the life and work of Ellen Gilchrist, a Southern writer known for her novels, short stories, and poetry, several of which were set in New Orleans. “The Dreamy Dreamer: Ellen Gilchrist’s Life in Stories” will be presented by Tracy Carr, a researcher, …

Everyone knows how bad the parish roads are. Linville Fire Tower Road has had more than its share of closures over the past several years. Some five years ago, it was closed for a year or longer, awaiting bridge repair of the “Miller Bridge” crossing over Bayou De’Loutre. Within the past several months, it was closed again for more bridge …

Funeral services for Katherine Elizabeth Marchant, age 82 of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Farrar Funeral Home with Danny Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Katherine attended school in Virginia. She met her husband and married and they began traveling all …

Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Ames, age 92 of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 19, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA with Rev. Kurt Auger and Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery Spearsville, LA, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.  Born in Mer Rouge, Louisiana, Juanita was a …