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’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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March, 2025
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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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14 March
Linville Fire Tower road out — again
Everyone knows how bad the parish roads are. Linville Fire Tower Road has had more than its share of closures over the past several years. Some five years ago, it was closed for a year or longer, awaiting bridge repair of the “Miller Bridge” crossing over Bayou De’Loutre. Within the past several months, it was closed again for more bridge …
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5 March
Fishing Report
BUSSEY BRAKE – The bass are becoming more active and beginning to move up to more shallow water. Spinner baits and soft plastics are picking up a few. Crappie have yet to move and they’re still deep and fair on shiners and jigs. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole at 323-8707. OUACHITA RIVER – The river is rising. A …
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5 March
Getting ready for turkey hunting
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. Don’t look now but we’re just a month away from the opening of the spring wild turkey season in Louisiana. Just the thought that season opens in a month has the capacity to make …
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5 March
It’s Ramadan
Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be reached by email at thelouisianaexplorer@yahoo.com. The Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan began last week.This is known as one of the five pillars of Islam and all Muslims are obliged to participate.I recall my first Ramadan in Saudi Arabia and it showed the sacrifices that …
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