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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 …
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June, 2026
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2 June
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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2 June
Johnson, McCallum, Popowycz speak at Chamber event
Johnny Dollar editor@fgazette.com The Union Parish Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet Thursday night, May 28, before a capacity crowd as business leaders, elected officials, community leaders and citizens gathered for one of the parish’s premier annual events. Featured speakers for the evening included United States House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport, Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay B. …
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May, 2026
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27 May
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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27 May
Local Scholar earns Law Degree at Southern University Law Center
STAFF REPORT The family and community of Farmerville proudly celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of Ms. Tiana Janise Jones, whose educational journey continues to inspire excellence, determination, and perseverance. Tiana is the daughter of Lapaquelyn Jones and Tyron Ferguson, granddaughter of Margie Jones, and great-granddaughter of Irma Jones. Her family proudly celebrates this remarkable achievement and the dedication that has carried …
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20 May
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 May
Fleming and Letlow Advance to Runoff — Cassidy Defeated
Farmerville Gazette Staff – editor@fgazette.com Fleming and Letlow Advance to June 27 Runoff as Cassidy Suffers Heavy Defeat Union Parish Republican voters joined the rest of Louisiana on Saturday in sending incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy to a decisive defeat in the Republican primary for United States Senate, with U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming advancing to …
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13 May
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 May
Marion Citizen of the Year Award to Jane and Bobby Andrews
Gabe Kenley gabe@fgazette.com Held on the second weekend of May every year, The Mayhaw Festival is a staple of Marion culture. Featuring much of the namesake treat, Mayhaw Jam is the premiere mascot of Marion. Marion and Mayhaw go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly. At this year’s Mayhaw Festival Awards Ceremony, the Mayor of Marion, Danny A. Smith, awarded this …
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5 May
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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5 May
Brown sworn in as ADA
D.A. John Belton, Third JDA Office STAFF REPORT On May 1, 2026, Third Judicial District Attorney John Belton swore in Cary Brown as an Assistant District Attorney for Lincoln and Union Parishes. Brown brings 22 years of trial and prosecution experience to the position. District Attorney Belton stated, “I am proud to announce that Cary will be coming on board …
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April, 2026
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28 April
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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