When I first heard the term “nuclear family” I thought of some derogatory term that expressed a new modern family which was filled with social media, computer games and not social involvement within the family. What a shock and pleasant surprise when the true definition was discovered.The term has been used to a large extent over the past several years …

t’s been a number of years since the death penalty was carried out in Louisiana. A vicious rapist and killer, a fellow named Jesse Hoffman, was put to death at Angola State prison just two weeks ago. I can look back 21 years ago, as I witnessed the highs and lows of life and death here in the Bayou State.It …

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.318-608-6766 Canaan Baptist Church502 Canaan Church Rd., SpearsvilleSunday School -10amSunday Worship -11am870-312-3440Bro. Brian Williams Conway BaptistChurch Homecoming4323 HWY 549North of Farmerville Dean Baptist Church2309 Hwy 827, MarionSunday School – …

“Shining a Light on Autism” will be observed jointly by the Union Museum of History and Art and the Union Parish Library during the month of April, known as National Autism Awareness Month. A special exhibit of artworks by autistic individuals will open with a celebratory reception on Tuesday, April 1, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., in the Union Museum …

“According to the minutes of the Union Parish Jail Commission meeting on 2/25/25 action was initiated to begin discussion with a service provider for the TWP at the detention center. The TWP is more commonly known as the work release program that allows inmates to be employed outside of the jail earning at least minimum wage. The inmates in the …

When they vote on March 29, Louisiana voters should reject Constitutional Amendment No. 2. Passage of this irresponsible amendment will destroy a carefully managed savings account that has funded classroom needs in our state’s public and private schools for more than 30 years. As a member of the Louisiana Senate in 1990, I led the fight to establish this savings …

The village of Spearsville probably isn’t the first place in the United States that comes to mind when someone thinks of somewhere to vacation to during the Summer. Despite the small size of this village, Hollis Seafood has really put Spearsville on the map after being voted among the Top 12 Seafood Buffet Restaurants in America by The Tasting Table.Out …