May, 2024

• 9 May

  DWCS names varsity head football coach

  FARMERVILLE, Louisiana- D’Arbonne Woods Charter School is excited to announce David DeMoss as the Varsity Head Football Coach. DeMoss has spent the last 5 years at DWCS where he has taught high school history, science and physical education while serving as our Timberwolf Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator and Varsity Head Softball Coach. DWCS Executive Director, Doug Postel, said he is …

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• 9 May

  Special Olympics comes back to Farmerville

  

  The Union Parish Library hosted the third annual Special Olympics on Friday, May 3rd, at the Town of Farmerville Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium. Renee Simpson, chairman, and member of the outreach team put together the successful event had this to say: “This year we had 33 athletes from three schools with their 16 teachers to compete in this year’s …

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• 7 May

  Spring squirrel season begins Saturday

  The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Saturday in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 26, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said. Squirrel hunting is the perfect gateway for hunting and a great introduction for youth into the sport.A basic hunting license is all that is needed to hunt squirrels and those 17 and under …

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• 7 May

  Protecting your camp during the off-season

  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. “It was finally the weekend. Spring turkey season had arrived and all Neal Windley of Norfolk, Va., wanted to do was get to his farm, change into his camouflage and get into the woods. …

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• 7 May

  Medicare premiums rising, but bright spots remain

  Although 2024 Medicare premiums are seeing an increase, there are nevertheless a few bright spots. Starting on January 1, 2024, Medicare enrollees may be pleased to hear about several positive changes taking place. These include the following five updates: Medicare’s mental health coverage is expanding.• If you need a licensed mental health provider, you will be more likely to able …

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• 7 May

  Seniors can improve brain health with these tips

  Boomers who take action now may enjoy better brain health, research showsBaby boomers often think of 50 as the new 40. This is especially true in 2014 as the last members of the think-young generation reach the half-century mark. Yet with an unprecedented life expectancy – 78.7 years – for the youngest of the boomers, it is more important than …

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• 7 May

  Meada Post Smith

  

  Meada Post Smith, age 97 of Spearsville, LA, transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home on April following a recent injury. A funeral service, followed by burial, will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM, at Canaan Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 …

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• 7 May

  Open government under assault in Louisiana

  

  Jim BrownJim Brown is a former Louisiana state senator, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Insurance and a regular contributor to The Gazette. Does the average Louisiana citizen have a legal right to follow the internal workings of government in Louisiana? Not just in Baton Rouge at the state capital, but in deliberations that take place by school boards, city councils, …

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• 7 May

  Learning lessons from front-yard weeds

  Sallie HollisSallie Rose Hollis is a native of Rocky Branch and retired Journalism Professer from Louisiana Tech University. Contact her at sallierose@mail.com. A patch of untamed beauty recently took residence in our front yard. Many might have labeled the population of that patch as weeds, but to me they seemed to be welcome friends. Buttercups and fleabane, their delicate petals …

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• 7 May

  Landry still seeks first big win

  The Louisiana legislative session has passed its halfway mark for 2024, leaving just about a month left to go.Why it matters: There’s still time, but so far, lawmakers have yet to hand first-year Gov. Jeff Landry a major victory.The big picture: Landry began this session from a position of power after a statement-making election last year sent the Republican to …

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