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 Johnny E. Dollar editor@fgazette.com   LETLOW WINS GOP SENATE NOMINATION; FLEMING EMERGES WITH POLITICAL STRENGTH INTACT  Congresswoman Advances to November General Election While State Treasurer Demonstrates Enduring Conservative Support  Congresswoman Julia Letlow captured the Republican nomination for the United States Senate after defeating Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming in one of the state’s most closely watched Republican contests in recent years. The …

D’Arbonne Woods Charter School STAFF REPORT D’Arbonne Woods Charter School is proud to announceMrs. A’naliese Towns as our new ExecutiveDirector.Mrs. Towns is a native of Morehouse Parish anda graduate of Sterlington High School. She holds aMaster’s Degree in Educational Leadership, plus30 graduate hours, and is a certified EducationalDiagnostician. Throughout her career and into hernew role, she remains a passionate advocate …

Judge Bruce Hampton  STAFF REPORT   District Judge Bruce Hampton today announced his candidacy for re-election as the Division C judge for the Lincoln-Union Parish 3rd Judicial District. The election is Nov. 3.  Hampton began serving as the Division C judge in November 2018, filling out the unexpired term of former District Judge Jay McCallum of Farmerville. Hampton was then elected …

 Julie O’Donoghue  Louisiana Illuminator   Louisiana lawmakers now have deadline to choose between teacher pay cut or school funding reduction  Louisiana lawmakers have until 5 p.m on June 23 to cast their vote on whether to shift $168 million from public school operations to another year of public school teacher pay stipends. (Photo by Spenser Heaps/Utah News Dispatch)  Louisiana lawmakers have …

 Christina Schaefer and Rachel Thomas KSLA   8 children killed in Shreveport mass shooting identified by coroner’s office  Suspect, father of 7 of the kids, fled to Bossier where he was shot dead  SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office has now identified the eight children who were shot and killed in a domestic violence incident in Shreveport Sunday morning …

 Jacob Quaglino – KNOE 8 News   Union Parish teen crowned Miss Louisiana’s Teen 2026  MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The University of Louisiana Monroe was in the spotlight on Sunday, April 12 as young women from across Louisiana took the stage for the Miss Louisiana’s Teen competition.  The pageant featured singing, dancing and interviews, among many other skills on display.  After months …

 D’arbonne Woods named ‘Team of the Week’ after girls powerlifting state title MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The D’arbonne Woods’ Lady Timberwolves capped off their season with a state championship and are now being recognized as KNOE’s Team of the Week.  The team won the school’s second girls powerlifting championship in three years. Athletes and supporters celebrated the title with a …

 STAFF REPORT  LA Treasurey   LOUISIANA STATE TREASURER JOHN FLEMING APPLAUDS LANDOWNER PROTECTIONS  BATON ROUGE, LA — Today, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., expressed his strong support for House Bill (HB) 7, the “Louisiana Landowners Protection Act,” authored by Louisiana State Representative Mike Johnson (R-Pineville).  If passed, HB 7 will strengthen private property rights across Louisiana by prohibiting private entities …

 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 …