March, 2025

• 5 March

  “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”

  The term “DEI” is used significantly often in modern politics. This acronym stands for “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”. In the 2024 election, Donald Trump used the term “DEI Hire” to describe his political rival, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who is mixed race Jamaican and Indian. The designation of “DEI Hire” was meant to be derogatory in that it implied Harris …

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February, 2025

• 26 February

  Farmerville Black Heritage Parade 2025

  

  On February 15th, the Black Heritage Parade arrived in Farmerville Louisiana. Several groups from the local black community gathered to show their pride for their history and culture for Black History Month.Since 1970, February has been considered Black History Month. Originally, from the black educators and black students of Kent State University, the first talks of black history month started …

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• 19 February

  Artificial Intelligence – Your Next Update

  Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly developing field of science.Whether it be overseas or locally in Louisiana, A.I. continues toevolve and change as time passes. Although the concept of machinelearning is difficult to grasp for most people, the ramifications ofthis field of expertise will have imposing detrimental impact on thejob market in its entirety, including locally run businesses.Artificial Intelligence, also known …

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• 12 February

  Farmerville “kicks off” Mardi Gras Parade

  

  On Saturday, February 8, The Town of Farmerville held their yearly Mardi Gras Parade. Gathering the town together down N. Main Street, people enjoyed a sense of community with neighborhood friends and family.When it was time for the parade, each of the floats was garnished in green, gold, and purple, but only one float can be the best. Voted best …

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• 5 February

  Letter to the Editor: Johnny Creed

  What is the public’s best interest? I guess it would depend on who you asked and maybe being specific about the subject.Take for instance the video equipment that was purchased by the Police Jury to live stream the public meetings the jury holds supposedly to keep the public informed. That I think would be in the public’s best interest. For …

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• 5 February

  News Briefs

  GSU art professor to speak in Union Museum Feb. 8Grambling State University art professor Rodrecas Davis will discuss the life and art of Clementine Hunter on Saturday, February 8, at 11 a.m. in the Union Museum of History and Art. A display of 50 original Hunter artworks will be on display in the museum at that time. The talk is …

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• 5 February

  The Future of Health and Human Services

  

  On November 14th, 2024, then President Elect Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former campaign rival, to be his next secretary of The Department of Health and Human Services. Now, in February 2025, RFK Jr has been seated in front of the senate members to convince them he is fit to be the next secretary of the HHS. Who …

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January, 2025

• 29 January

  Tariff Increases directly cause inflation

  

  As of the 2024 election, the word “tariff” has been a hot topic for politicians and citizens alike. President Donald Trump, on his campaign trail, would bombastically promote that he would push to increase tariffs on incoming goods from other countries. Trump insisted that the purpose of this was to promote American businesses. This nationalist ambition is unrealistic at best …

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• 22 January

  Donald Trump, 26 Executive Orders first day

  

  On January 20th, 2024, Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America. The inauguration was held inside of the United States Capitol Rotunda, due to the severe weather conditions of the time. This is the first time that an inauguration has been held inside in 40 years; the former being President Ronald …

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• 16 January

  Union Parish Police Jury – bad decision

  The Union Parish Police Jury has failed to live feed the last three of its’ public meetings.The regular December meeting had a capacity crowd questioning why the jury voted to impose a $2,200,000 increased reassessment tax a year earlier than required. No live feed.The December 30 “Special Meeting” to approve the audit before year end is normal; but ordinarily election …

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• 8 January

  USGS Study: Lithium Smackover Formation

  

  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new federal study claims Arkansas has enough lithium to meet at least nine times the projected 2030 global demand for the product.Officials said the U.S. Geological Survey study determined that the Smackover Formation has between 5 and 19 million tons of product. The study’s authors said the ability to meet nine times the global demand …

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• 2 January

  Mayor Crow and Town of Farmerville sued

  

  Mayor John Crow and the Town of Farmerville (TOF) have been sued for damages sustained by Sheena Meeking when “TOF Mayor 1” vehicle operated by Mayor Crow crashed into her bedroom. The suit alleges that on the night of December 12, 2023, Mayor Crow was operating a town vehicle, in the course and scope of his duties as mayor for …

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