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Every year, Farmerville celebrates the Christmas season with a Christmas Parade. Several businesses and organizations create festive float displays to show their spirit for the holidays.Taking a break from his busiest time of the year, the ever jolly Santa Claus attended the Christmas Parade to spread cheer. Although he couldn’t stay for very long, Santa assured reporters on the scene …

The Town of Farmerville [TOF] town council met Monday evening at 5 pm at the old town hall. The meeting was interesting to say the least and a bit unhinged at times. All members of the council were present as well as the town clerk, the town attorney, most of the police force and the mayor.The meeting was called to …

The Town of Farmerville [TOF] town council met Monday evening at 5 pm at the old town hall. The meeting was interesting to say the least and a bit unhinged at times. All members of the council were present as well as the town clerk, the town attorney, most of the police force and the mayor.The meeting was called to …

The Union Parish Police Jury (UPPJ) met last evening with vocal citizens expressing their anger and concern over the recent increase in taxes caused by the reassessment which the UPPJ imposed in August of this year. The gathering was much larger than the normally small group attending most meetings. There was standing room only with extra security and overflow outside …

Union Livestock exhibitors showcased their exceptional livestock projects at the State Fair of Louisiana, earning top honors in a highly competitive field. The event, held at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds, saw participants from across the state vying for prestigious titles.The Union Livestock team demonstrated remarkable skill and passion, making their community proud. Their achievements at the State Fair of Louisiana …

It’s simple math.That was the explanation of state senators Tuesday when asked why they are considering an increase in the state sales tax rate – already the highest in the country.It’s a proposal that would hit all consumers in the pocketbook, but especially the poor.The idea emerged Monday because raising the state portion of the sales tax from 4.45 cents …

Local Election Results and Louisiana Voting With a current 51% lead, and 277 electoral votes, Donald Trump has been declared President Elect 2024. by the Associate Press.As polls continue counting, the current trends project that the Donald Trump, JD Vance Republican campaign will win the popular vote for President Elect 2024. Trump Vance is followed by the Kamala Harris, Tim …

Johnny Dollar Recently the town administration, led by Mayor Crow, without voter input, approved increasing property owners taxes by 33.5 per cent by voting to apply that factor a year earlier than otherwise would have happened. The Mayor’s phone number, per his Campaign Disclosure Filing, is 318-366-3215. It is small wonder that businesses in Farmerville are closing, unable to meet …

Johnny Dollar Early voting is underway through next Tuesday for the November 5, 2024, general election. In Farmerville, the offices of Mayor and Aldermen are all on the ballot, along with a proposition to dedicate ‘green energy revenue/royalties’ from Louisiana offshore waters to Coastal Restoration and not the state general fund. Also on the ballot are the President and Congressional …

Staff Gazette There’s no question Jeff Landry — first as a member of Congress, then attorney general and now governor —  has navigated the rising red tide in Louisiana with perfect timing to reach its conservative crest. But a closer look at his policy decisions during his first 10 months in office show a state leader whose decisions have often been …