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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 …
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October, 2026
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20 October
CHURCH NEWS
Antioch Baptist Church 3501 Hwy 828 Farmerville 318-368-3591 Early Worship – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church 2144 Hwy 33 N. Marion Sunday School -11 a.m. Sunday Worship -12 p.m. 318-608-6766 Canaan Baptist Church 502 Canaan Church Rd. Spearsville Sunday School -10am Sunday Worship -11am 870-312-3440 Bro. Brian Williams Conway …
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20 October
Union Parish should reconsiderhow it governs
STAFF REPORT editor@fgazette.com Part One of Three Union Parish should begin the process of replacing its police jury with a parish president and council under a locally written home rule charter. The amount of public money moving through this small parish warrants a government organized around clear executive responsibility and effective public oversight. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Union Parish …
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13 October
Kenny Auger: Tax Proposal Opposition
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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13 October
CHURCH NEWS
Antioch Baptist Church 3501 Hwy 828 Farmerville 318-368-3591 Early Worship – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church 2144 Hwy 33 N. Marion Sunday School -11 a.m. Sunday Worship -12 p.m. 318-608-6766 Canaan Baptist Church 502 Canaan Church Rd. Spearsville Sunday School -10am Sunday Worship -11am 870-312-3440 Bro. Brian Williams Conway …
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13 October
Union Parish Retired Teachers Association Fall Meeting
STAFF REORT UPRTA The Union Parish Retired Teachers Association will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. This meeting will be held in the Union Parish Triad Room located at 710 Holder Rd., Farmerville, LA. Union Parish Superintendent, Karen Ray, will be one of the guest speakers. All candidates for the upcoming School Board Member election have also been …
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13 October
Ellis Campaign Gains Momentum with Broad Community Support
STAFF REPORT editor@fgazette.com FARMERVILLE – Phillip Ellis’ campaign for Third Judicial District Court judge gained momentum October 13 as supporters from a broad cross section of the community gathered at the Willie Davis Recreation Center for an evening of food, fellowship and encouragement. Public officials, community dignitaries, working people, educators and law-enforcement personnel joined the gathering, reflecting the broad appeal …
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6 October
CHURCH NEWS
Antioch Baptist Church 3501 Hwy 828 Farmerville 318-368-3591 Early Worship – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church 2144 Hwy 33 N. Marion Sunday School -11 a.m. Sunday Worship -12 p.m. 318-608-6766 Canaan Baptist Church 502 Canaan Church Rd. Spearsville Sunday School -10am Sunday Worship -11am 870-312-3440 Bro. Brian Williams Conway …
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6 October
Questions in Judge’s Race
STAFF REPORT Jones’ two public jobs, significant case backlog, become issues in judge race Lewis Jones’ simultaneous employment in two Parish district attorney’s offices, and the criminal case backlog in Lincoln and Union parishes, are drawing attention in his race against Phillip Ellis for a Third Judicial District judgeship. Jones serves as chief felony prosecutor for the Third Judicial District …
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September, 2026
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29 September
CHURCH NEWS
Antioch Baptist Church 3501 Hwy 828 Farmerville 318-368-3591 Early Worship – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church 2144 Hwy 33 N. Marion Sunday School -11 a.m. Sunday Worship -12 p.m. 318-608-6766 Canaan Baptist Church 502 Canaan Church Rd. Spearsville Sunday School -10am Sunday Worship -11am 870-312-3440 Bro. Brian Williams Conway …
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29 September
Trauma-Sensitive Strategy Conference
Louisiana Supreme Court STAFF REPORT New Orleans, La. ─ The Louisiana Supreme Court’s Families in Need of Services Assistance Program (FINS-AP) will begin a multi-day conference on Tuesday (September 29) aimed at equipping participants with practical, trauma-informed strategies for supporting children and families. The “Building a Trauma-Sensitive State” conference, which runs through October 2, examines how to look beyond a …
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22 September
CHURCH NEWS
Antioch Baptist Church 3501 Hwy 828 Farmerville 318-368-3591 Early Worship – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church 2144 Hwy 33 N. Marion Sunday School -11 a.m. Sunday Worship -12 p.m. 318-608-6766 Canaan Baptist Church 502 Canaan Church Rd. Spearsville Sunday School -10am Sunday Worship -11am 870-312-3440 Bro. Brian Williams Conway …
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