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 Family and friends gathered Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Cove in Farmerville to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Judy and Kenny Auger.  The event was held at the lakeside venue owned by Rhett and Allyson Trahan and brought together a large crowd of loved ones and friends to honor the respected, well-known Union Parish couple. 

 FARMERVILLE, La. — Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, a candidate for the United States Senate, visited Union Parish on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and addressed the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce luncheon, where he spoke with local business and community leaders about his background, his campaign and several issues he said are important to the future of Louisiana.  Fleming currently …

 Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry encourages passage of Constitutional Amendment 3, which would increase teacher pay raises  Governor Landry used his State of the State address to push for the passage of Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16th ballot. Landry says the amendment would pay down debt within the Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana which would free up money for …

 Multiple power outages possible in Louisiana this week  LOUISIANA — Louisiana is expected to see several rounds of unsettled weather this week as a series of storm systems moves through the region, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds that may increase the risk of power outages across the state.  The weather pattern, part of a broader active system affecting …

 Black History Month is a time honored tradition in America to pay tribute to the many integral figures as well as the heritage of African Americans of all creeds. The Black Heritage Parade in Farmerville is put on to celebrate those values in good ol’ Louisiana flair. 

In their usual Farmerville flair, our locals haveshown up and shown out for Louisiana’s signatureholiday: Mardi Gras! Farmerville may not be thebiggest town, but its community loves to show offthe green, purple, and gold.

 PURSUIT ENDS WITH K9 ASSISTED ARREST AND DISCOVERY OF FIREARM  On February 5, 2026, at approximately 930 PM, deputies with the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle within the city limits of Farmerville. The driver failed to stop and fled, leading deputies on a pursuit through Union Parish and into the Marion area.  …

 Ice Storm Tests Region, but Claiborne Electric Keeps Outages Limited  A severe ice storm swept across multiple states during the last week of January 2026, tightening its grip on north Louisiana as temperatures hovered around the freezing mark. Freezing rain coated trees, power lines, bridges, and roadways with a hard glaze of ice, turning routine travel into a hazardous gamble …

 Reeves Memorial Medical Center Opens State-of-the-Art Hospital in Bernice on February 1  Bernice, LA— Reeves Memorial Medical Center (RMMC) will open its new hospital on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., expanding access to healthcare for patients in Bernice, Union Parish, and communities across the region.  Located at 100 Medical Park 

 Local agribusiness leader funds completion of Union Parish High FFA greenhouse  FARMERVILLE, La. — Gazette Staff Report  Union Parish School District Superintendent Dr. Cathy Stockton said she did not anticipate such a swift response when she reached out to the community for assistance in finishing the greenhouse project for the Future Farmers of America program at Union Parish High School.  …