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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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