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 The North Central Louisiana Master Gardener Program is opening enrollment for its next class, and with only a few spots remaining, now is the perfect time for anyone who loves plants and community to get involved. This program offers far more than gardening lessons; it provides a welcoming environment where people can learn, grow, and connect with others who share …

David Wade Correctional Center  STAFF REPORT   HOMER, la. – For the first time ever, David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC) hosted its Father’s Day Program on Sunday, June 14, offering fathers who are incarcerated a unique opportunity to spend meaningful time with their children in a positive, family-centered environment.  The event is designed to foster connection through a day of fun, …

USDA  STAFF REPORT   USDA Expands Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Provisions for Farmers  Update Farm Operating Plans by Sept. 15, 2026  WASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding payment limitation and payment eligibility provisions that affect program payments including allowing for the equitable treatment of business entities. Additionally, producers will benefit …

USDA  STAFF REPORT   Alexandria, Louisiana, June 8, 2026 – Agricultural operations in Louisiana have been significantly impacted by recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from this adverse weather event.  “We know current drought conditions are adversely impacting crops, land, water supplies and livestock, creating financial …

Tristan Baurick  Verite News   Sen. Bill Cassidy has dropped a controversial proposal to transfer nearly a quarter of Kisatchie National Forest to Grant Parish.  The Louisiana Republican faced backlash from conservation groups and even the parish government that would have received about 140,000 acres under a proposed bill drafted by Cassidy’s office. Last week, the Grant Parish Police Jury voted …

Union Parish Sheriff’s Office – STAFF REPORT   Sheriff Gates awards scholarship to college-bound teen  Sheriff Dusty Gates announced that Makayla Hunter of Union Parish has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2025-2026 school year. She resides in Farmerville and plans to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette with Forensic Science as …

 Boys and Girls Clubs of NLA  STAFF REPORT   Enviro Rentals Donates $5000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of North Louisiana  RUSTON, LA – On April 29, Farmerville’s Boys and Girls Club hosted a special check presentation as Enviro Rentals reaffirmed its dedication to investing in North Louisiana’s youth. Company representatives Jason Holmes, Jonathan Ware, and Wesley Pilgreen met with local …

Union General Hospital  STAFF REPORT   Union General Hospital Awards 2026 “It’s a Girl Thing: Making Proud Choices” Scholarship to India Hill  Farmerville, LA – Union General Hospital is proud to announce that India Hill, a senior at Union Parish High School and daughter of Debbie and Robert Hill, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 “It’s a Girl …

By: Union General Hospital Staff Report  Living Well Foundation Grant Expands Behavioral Health Services at Union General Hospital  Farmerville, LA – Union General Hospital is proud to announce the expansion of Behavioral Health Services at the Union General Rural Health Clinic, made possible through a grant from the Living Well Foundation.  This important investment reflects a continued commitment to addressing …