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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 …

By;  UPSO STAFF REPORT   Sheriff Gates awards scholarship to college-bound teen  Sheriff Dusty Gates announced that Sarah Hamilton 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 her field of …

 Louisiana Supreme Court  STAFF REPORT   New Orleans, La. —The Louisiana Supreme Court announced the appointment of Brian Wiggins, MPA, JD, as its new Judicial Administrator. Wiggins succeeds Sandra A. Vujnovich, who served as the Supreme Court’s Judicial Administrator since 2014 and will continue to work in an advisory capacity until her effective retirement date on July 1.  A 17-year veteran …

 Ohio Statewide   LOUISIANA — A 17-year-old was killed Saturday evening in an ATV crash in Acadia Parish, according to authorities.  Officials said the teen was riding an ATV northbound on Louisiana Highway 95 near Wikoff Cove Drive when another vehicle traveling in the same direction struck the rear of the ATV.  Investigators reported the ATV did not have any lights …