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Papier mache class set for March 1

The public is invited to learn the ancient art of papier mache-making in the next Folkcraft class in the Union Museum of History and Art on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artist Lindsay Carraway will teach students the step-by-step process of planning the art piece—a Mardi Gras mask—building the basic form, gluing layers of paper, and …

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Union Parish Library Spark Songwriter Studio

The Union Parish Library kicks off the second annual Spark Songwriter Studio in February!The program is free for students grades 6-12 and applications are being accepted now.Stephanie Herrmann, Director, comments, “The Spark Songwriter Studio is a program where we pair students with music mentors that walk them through the songwriting process.”Kimberly Dean, musician who traveled and performed with the gospel …

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St. Jude Radiothon returns Feb. 13 – 14

The region’s 44th St. Jude Radiothon will be broadcast Feb. 13-14 from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Ruston station Z107.5. During the event, donations can be made by calling 1-800-787-5288 or by donating online via the station’s website (Z1075fm.com), Facebook (Z107.5) or Instagram (Z1075fm) pages. In-person donations will be collected in related side events at the Ruston Walmart Supercenter and Super …

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Safety Planning for DV Survivors

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 …

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2025 UNION PARISH POLICE JUROR COMMITTEES

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.

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Safety Planning for DV survivors

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 …

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Union Parish 4-H Livestock Show

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 …

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Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program

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 …

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Metz Motel Update

The Gazette continues to follow the issues surrounding the demolition and removal of the Metz Motel and other uses of public resources on private property by the town.Inquiries by the Gazette to the Town of Farmerville and the Union Parish Police Jury have produced less than substantive or meaningful replies as to who made these decisions and why they were …

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Letter from the Farmerville Fire Department

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 …

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