Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson met with about 20 healthcare professionals and parish leaders during his visit to Union General Hospital last Monday of last week. Luke BrittEditorWhen Congressman Mike Johnson became Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives his life changed in many ways. Being third in line to the Oval Office has its perks …

Funeral services for Mr. Joseph “Joe” H. Phillips, age 72 of Spearsville, LA, was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Birds Chapel Methodist Church with Bro. Glen Nale and Bro. Kurt Auger officiating. Interment followed at Birds Chapel Cemetery in Truxno, LA under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. Joseph was born December 14, 1951 in …

Funeral services for Mr. George “Bub” Vance Sehon, age 91 of Marion, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Farmerville Church of Christ with Bart Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Roark-AllenCemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.Mr. Bub was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence W. and Clara Little Sehon; sister Annie …

Maverick Tucker is the 9-year-old son of Matt Tucker of Downsville and Samantha Tucker of Linville. The fourth grader at Darbonne Woods Charter School was asked to share some things about himself and his experience with Union Parish 4-H: “I live in Union Parish, and I love how friendly and nice everyone is. I have a little brother and a …

DWCS Powerlifters prepare to defend championshipThe D’Arbonne Woods Charter School’s State Champion Girls Powerlifting Team competed in the North Regional Powerlifting Meet Saturday and left with four medals. Medalist included: Karsyn Kelly, second; Bella Hawthorne, second; Lylah Jones, third; Maggie Barrett, third and Mia Albritton, second. The Lady Wolves are awaiting the announcement of state qualifiers as they prepare to …

Glynn HarrisGlynn Harris is a long-time outdoor writer from North Louisiana and has won more than 50 writing and broadcasting awards during his 47 year career. BLACK BAYOU – Crappie fishing has been fair to good in open water and around the trees on shiners and jigs Bass are fair fishing spinners and soft plastics around shallow brush. Contact Honey …

Are you seeing it? Have you sensed it? Are you starting to get just a bit more spring in your step? If so, here’s a hint as to what is happening to put that spring in your step. Spring. We’re on the cusp of winter giving us the ragged remains of the season, finally giving way to this beautiful enchanted …

Estate planning is the process of designating who will receive your assets in the event of your death or incapacitation. Often done with guidance from an attorney, a well-constructed estate plan can help ensure that your heirs and beneficiaries receive assets in a way that manages and minimizes estate taxes, gift taxes and other tax impacts. Create an inventoryYou may …

In 2010, Congress declared February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. It is a great reminder for DART, parents, caregivers and teachers to begin a conversation about preventing dating violence.We teach our children from a young age to be kind to one another. Hitting is never OK, calling someone names is not kind, and yelling at someone is not how …

Age has never seemed to be such a big issue in American politics. Do we let our elected officials stay in office way too long? Should there be restrictions as to when older politicians must step down? Or should we just let the voters decide as to when someone is too old to serve? Jim BrownJim Brown is a former …