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Sheriff Dusty Gates an- nounced that Sarah Hamilton of Union Parish has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2024-2025 school year. She resides in Farmerville and plans to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette with Nursing as her field of study. Her parents are Dusty and Crystal Hamilton.

Calhoun – On Friday, April 25, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Po- lice Troop F began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Hwy 80 near Boatwright Road. The crash claimed the life of 42-year-old Mark Chevalier of Monroe.

Lincoln Prep Senior JaNancia Richard Earns Over $1.5 Million in Academic Scholarships and 53 College Acceptances GRAMBLING, LA — Lincoln Preparatory School proudly an- nounces that senior, JaNancia Richard, has been awarded more than $1.5 million in academic scholarships and received an as- tounding 53 college acceptance offers from institutions across the United States. At just 16 years old, JaNancia …

A group of talented students from D’Arbonne WoodsCharter School has earned high praise for their outstandingperformances at the recent district-level competition.The impressive achievements of these youngscholars have secured their places in the upcoming statecompetition, which will take place in April.The district event, held earlier this month, saw studentsfrom various schools compete in a range of academiccategories. D’Arbonne Woods Charter School …

In today’s fast-paced world,many Americans find themselveseating out frequently, whetherit’s at a restaurant, food court,or grabbing takeout. However,maintaining a healthy diet whiledining out is possible with somethoughtful planning and smartchoices. Here are some practicaltips to help you eat healthily onthe run:

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 …

Joe Rigney Futch went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 75, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Joe was born on May 7, 1948, to Joe Reed (“Bouy”) Futch and Marie Smith Futch. He graduated from Spearsville High School in 1966 and attended Louisiana Tech University. As a lifelong resident …

Luke Britt Faced with one revelation after another about tragedies involving children previously known to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, that agency has come up with a knee-jerk response that is simple, obvious and wrong: a worst-in-the-nation mad rush to tear far more children away from their families.As a result, in 2022, the most recent year for …

Ruston’s Jeff Perot was deer hunting in Richland Parish on December 28. What caliber was he toting? He wasn’t carrying a rifle; he was armed with his camera as he has contracted with a landowner to spend time on his land and photograph as many deer as he can to give the owner an idea of just what he has …

Wayne Lowery Abercrombie, a beloved husband, father, and esteemed member of the community, passed away on August 26, 2023, at his residence in Mooresville, NC, at the age of 78. He was born on May 31, 1945, in Seneca, SC, to Raymond Abercrombie and Mildred Lowery Abercrombie. Wayne led a life filled with passionate pursuits and unwavering dedication. Graduating with …