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During my more than half a century of writing, broadcasting and being involved in events involving the outdoors, there is one in which I was involved that stands at the forefront of my memory, the Sportsman’s Jamboree.I remember meeting with a group of Ruston folks who got together to discuss a problem and to see if we could do something …
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March, 2025
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19 March
Church News
Antioch Baptist Church3501 Hwy 828Farmerville318-368-3591Early Worship – 8:30 a.m.Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Bethel TemplePentecostal Church2144 Hwy 33 N.MarionSunday School -11 a.m.Sunday Worship -12 p.m.318-608-6766 Canaan Baptist Church502 Canaan Church Rd.SpearsvilleSunday School -10amSunday Worship -11am870-312-3440Bro. Brian Williams Conway BaptistChurch Homecoming4323 HWY 549North of Farmerville Dean Baptist Church2309 Hwy 827MarionSunday School – 9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship – 11 …
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19 March
Rootin, Tootin, Shootin, Putin
Russia is at war with the Ukraine. By proxy and an agreement between dictator Vladimir Putin and the dictator of North Korea Kim Jon-Un, North Korea is actively taking part on the side of Russia in the war in Ukraine. By virtue of Iran’s supply of drones and other weapons to Russia, Iran is a participant to the war in …
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19 March
‘Unproductive’ moments’ hidden value
’ve talked with you before about my propensity for watching “Wagon Train” while ensconced on the couch. And my proclivity for playing certain online games.As I recall, I haven’t exactly censured myself for doing these things, but perhaps I should have. It’s hard to say because in today’s world that seems obsessed with productivity, the concept of “doing nothing” has …
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19 March
This week in Sportsman’s Paradise:
Poll of 3,024 adults.47% of Louisiana adults say they have lost interest in playing sports.Interactive map showing the last time people exercised properly in each state.For years, public health experts have waved red flags about America’s slide into a sedentary lifestyle, tying it to a laundry list of health woes – heart disease, diabetes, you name it. But here’s a …
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19 March
Minutes of Meeting: Detention Center Comm.
The following segment is a recap of the Detention Center Commission meeting on February 25th, 2025. DETENTION CENTER COMMISSIONMINUTES OF MEETINGFebruary 25th, 2025 The Detention Center Commission met this date at 4:00 P.M. in the Union Parish Police Jury meeting room, Union Parish Courthouse Annex, Farmerville, Louisiana. Present were: Glenn Hutto (Union Parish Police Jury President), Nathan Pilgreen (Union Parish …
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19 March
Spring Break Safety Tips
Chief Jones would like to take this opportunity to inform the citizens of Union Parish and the surrounding parishes of the upcoming Spring break, which for most area schools will be taking place March 17th – 21st. With all the excitement of being out on spring break, I would like to offer a few Safety Tips to make sure this …
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18 March
Women’s History Month: Ellen Gilchrest
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Center for the Book’s annual Women’s History Month program will focus on the life and work of Ellen Gilchrist, a Southern writer known for her novels, short stories, and poetry, several of which were set in New Orleans. “The Dreamy Dreamer: Ellen Gilchrist’s Life in Stories” will be presented by Tracy Carr, a researcher, …
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