Gabe Kenley gabe@fgazette.com   “Happy Fourth of July,” a phrase that was uncertain midday July 4th, 2026 in Farmerville, Louisiana. Heavy thunderstorms set in and nearly cancelled the Fourth of July Fireworks on Lake D’Arbonne annual event hosted by the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce.  Thankfully, however, the weather would even out, and enough of the fireworks were still viable to host …

By: Glynn Harris When I was growing up long before cell phones came and stole away our solitude, sitting on the porch, especially in late afternoon, was something I came to expect. I can still see my dad in our old rocking chair; mama in the swing, us kids sitting on the steps enjoying being there as a day came …