December, 2024

• 19 December

  Fishing Report

  

  BLACK BAYOU – No report. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.BUSSEY BRAKE – Bass fishing is best flipping soft plastics along the wind rows and tree lines. With water temperatures falling, best to slow down retrieve . Some nice sized crappie are hitting shiners and jigs around deep brush along the flats. For latest information, contact the …

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• 19 December

  Winter weather means bird feeding time

  The weather is starting to turn cold, skies are gray and we’re finding ourselves looking for a warm fire and a good meal. There’s nothing like settling down in front of the fireplace in a favorite recliner with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate to take the edge off the weather.While you’re sitting in that recliner by the …

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• 19 December

  Finding the love of the season

  

  I recently attended an open town hall meeting and to be honest it was the worse example of humanity communicating among itself. While growing up I witnessed up front and personal navy boot camp, army officer candidate school, two session on the Louisiana Legislature and literally hundreds of projects meetings around the world. Nothing compared to what was witnessed last …

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• 19 December

  Judge dismisses lawsuit over ethics board hire

  A Baton Rouge judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday from state lawmakers meant to block the Louisiana Board of Ethics from hiring its new administrator.The decision paves the way for the board to move forward with selecting its new top staff member at its Friday meeting. It is replacing longtime administrator Kathleen Allen, who retires Dec. 27.Judge Kelly Balfour of the …

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• 19 December

  Public Notice – Special UPPJ Meeting

  The Gazette has been informed that the Union Parish Police Jury intends to hold a special meeting at 10:00 am on Monday, December 30, 2024. The Gazette requested a copy of the agenda but was informed that an agenda would not be published until December 27th. Given the holiday season, unusual time of day for this meeting and the absence …

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• 19 December

  Christmas Parade comes to Farmerville

  

  Every year, Farmerville celebrates the Christmas season with a Christmas Parade. Several businesses and organizations create festive float displays to show their spirit for the holidays.Taking a break from his busiest time of the year, the ever jolly Santa Claus attended the Christmas Parade to spread cheer. Although he couldn’t stay for very long, Santa assured reporters on the scene …

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• 19 December

  Town of Farmerville Unanswered Questions

  

  The Town of Farmerville [TOF] town council met Monday evening at 5 pm at the old town hall. The meeting was interesting to say the least and a bit unhinged at times. All members of the council were present as well as the town clerk, the town attorney, most of the police force and the mayor.The meeting was called to …

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• 16 December

  This week in Sportsman’s Paradise: Road Taxes Defeated – Library Tax Passes

  On December 7, 2024, Union Parish voters overwhelmingly rejected proposed tax renewals for roads and bridges; but, narrowly passed a renewal of the Union Parish Library millage.Earlier this year, Assessor Lance Futch’s proposed reassessments increased the assessment base of property within the parish from some $195,000,000 to some $222,000,00. This increased the taxes across the parish by $1,996,000 – call …

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• 16 December

  Public Officials – Conflicts – Ethics – Perjury Accusations

  

  Public Officials – Conflicts – Ethics – Perjury Accusations For those in our reading area who might think its ok for public officials to be abusive, not do their jobs properly, not tell the truth and enrich themselves at the expense of the taxpayers, we offer the following article from St. John Parish for consequences that result from public official …

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• 12 December

  Town of Farmerville Unanswered Questions

  

  The Town of Farmerville [TOF] town council met Monday evening at 5 pm at the old town hall. The meeting was interesting to say the least and a bit unhinged at times. All members of the council were present as well as the town clerk, the town attorney, most of the police force and the mayor.The meeting was called to …

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