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By: Dr. Gary Stokley  To the Editor: I am writing to express my concern about Lewis Jones’ handling of the Louisiana Tech stabbing prosecution and what that record means for voters considering his candidacy for district judge. On November 13, 2023, four women were brutally attacked with a knife on the campus of Louisiana Tech. One died; two were critically …

By: Kenneth Auger To the Editor: My letter to the editor last week received dozens of favorable comments, along with some criticism.I appreciate everyone who took the time to respond. I take this opportunity to address those criticisms and make sure readers understand that my trucking business already pays substantial road-use taxes and permit costs. The Union Parish Police Jury …

By: Kenny Auger To the Editor:  I have never written a letter to the editor, but I feel the need to do so now. I oppose the tax proposal being advanced by the Union Parish Police Jury. My concern is whether we can trust the people responsible for spending the money. In particular, I lack confidence in the five male …

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By; Glynn Harris The basic way that sporting organizations raise funds for their programs is the scheduling of annual fund raising banquets to benefit the organization.  This coming Thursday, July 30, the Lincoln Parish Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited will host its annual get-together at the Ruston Civic Center and if what has happened each year with this banquet is any …

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 Ohio Statewide   LOUISIANA — The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Bossier City man who has not been seen in nearly a week.  Authorities said Jonathan Bohrer, 39, was last seen and heard from by friends in Bossier City on Wednesday. Investigators said Bohrer’s vehicle was later spotted traveling north on Highway …

By: Glynn Harris If you plan to burn your woods, you need to get after it. The best time to set fire to your woods is late winter, from mid November to mid March.  Hey wait a minute; you’ve spent years getting the trees on your property up and growing so why in the world, after all your good efforts, …

I recently read Emily Woodruff’s article about Louisiana’s nearly 50-year-old medical malpractice cap. While the piece included perspectives from physicians and attorneys, it did not include the voices of families who have lived through this system.  My son, Hayes Tyler Crawford, was nine years old when he stepped into Heaven. On March 6 of this year, he should have celebrated …

“On November 8th, our community witnessed a powerful demonstration of unity, compassion, and service as church congregations partnered with community businesses, local governmental representatives , Union General Hospital and several community organizations to bless families throughout Union Parish through a generous World Vision donation. Case Farms, Union General Hospital and Arkla Work Force, to name a few, were important contributors …