LANDFILLBen Bridges – ChairBrenda AbercrombieMike HolleyNathan Pilgreen FINANCERussell Wade – ChairBen BridgesCurtis MosesMike Holley ROADMike Holley – ChairCurtis MosesRussell WadeNathan Pilgreen AIRPORTJeremy Hobbs – ChairCurtis MosesBen BridgesBrenda Abercrombie INSURANCEBrenda Abercrombie – ChairJeremy HobbsCurtis MosesAJ Ford, Jr. COURTHOUSECurtis Moses – ChairBrenda AbercrombieAJ Ford, Jr.Jeremy Hobbs EQUIPMENTAJ Ford, Jr. – ChairNathan PilgreenRussell WadeMike Holley PERSONNELNathan Pilgreen – ChairRussell WadeBen BridgesAJ Ford, Jr.

Most people who care about DV are aware of the term “safety plan” and how it can help someone prepare to leave an abuse situation safely. But, an emotional safety plan might be a term that is not familiar; it is the idea of developing ways to move forward from a violent past.After leaving an abusive partner, starting fresh and …

Union Parish 4-H Livestock ShowFarmerville, LA – On Saturday, January 11, Union Parish 4-H hosted its annual Union Youth Livestock Show, showcasing the hard work and dedication of local 4-H’ers. The event, held at the Union Parish Fairgrounds, featured a variety of livestock projects, including beef cattle, market and commercial sheep, goats, and hogs.The Union Youth Livestock program, a part …

Dear Editor: Well, it looks like the decision has been made. Keeping the public informed and allowing them to view the monthly meetings appears to be a thing of the past now.After spending $21,000 in public funds to make that possible, that equipment can now be sold at auction as surplus property, I suppose, since the UPPJ apparently has decided …

The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program.According to Program Chair, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne, “This Scholarship Program is a meaningful expression of the Program’s respect for education. It demonstrates our confidence in Louisiana’s youth…our …

The Farmerville Fire Department is starting 2025 off with a bang!! We received our Property Insurance of Louisiana assessment rating! This digs deep into everything from 911 communications, Engine companies, Service companies, Response times, Personnel response, ALL forms of training, Water Supply, SOPs, Public Fire Safey Education, and Fire Investigations to list a few. With that, The Farmerville Fire Department …

A stunning display of original Clementine Hunter artworks will open with a celebratory reception on Saturday, January 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the Union Museum of History and Art, 211 N. Main St., Farmerville, Louisiana. The public is invited to this event which will feature a musical performance by DeAnna Ellsworth and a visit by the artist as impersonated by …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new federal study claims Arkansas has enough lithium to meet at least nine times the projected 2030 global demand for the product.Officials said the U.S. Geological Survey study determined that the Smackover Formation has between 5 and 19 million tons of product. The study’s authors said the ability to meet nine times the global demand …

Richland Parish, LA – Northeast Louisiana is set to experience a generational economic transformation as Meta unveils plans to invest over $13 billion in a state-of-the-art data center in Richland Parish. This groundbreaking project is projected to result in 500 or more direct new jobs, more than 1,000 indirect jobs and 5,000 construction workers at peak. A project of this …

The holiday season is often portrayed as a joyful time filled with gatherings, celebrations, and family traditions. However, beneath the festive surface lies a troubling reality: for many individuals, particularly in abusive relationships, the holidays can be a time of increased danger and distress. Studies and reports from domestic violence organizations consistently reveal that domestic violence rates often spike during …