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October, 2026
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13 October
Tyra Knight
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13 October
Cancun Medical
By: Tuffy Fields I am writing this from Cancun, Mexico. After so many trips down here chasing the Mayans across Yucatan I had a new experience. I spent the day in a hospital. After becoming so ill I fell, hit my head and got my first ride in an ambulance. Everyone involved were amazing. The young doctor who saw me …
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13 October
Kenny Auger: Tax Proposal Opposition
By: Kenny Auger To the Editor: I have never written a letter to the editor, but I feel the need to do so now. I oppose the tax proposal being advanced by the Union Parish Police Jury. My concern is whether we can trust the people responsible for spending the money. In particular, I lack confidence in the five male …
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13 October
CHURCH NEWS
Antioch Baptist Church 3501 Hwy 828 Farmerville 318-368-3591 Early Worship – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church 2144 Hwy 33 N. Marion Sunday School -11 a.m. Sunday Worship -12 p.m. 318-608-6766 Canaan Baptist Church 502 Canaan Church Rd. Spearsville Sunday School -10am Sunday Worship -11am 870-312-3440 Bro. Brian Williams Conway …
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13 October
Union Parish Retired Teachers Association Fall Meeting
STAFF REORT UPRTA The Union Parish Retired Teachers Association will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. This meeting will be held in the Union Parish Triad Room located at 710 Holder Rd., Farmerville, LA. Union Parish Superintendent, Karen Ray, will be one of the guest speakers. All candidates for the upcoming School Board Member election have also been …
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13 October
Cascio reported dead following alert
STAFF REPORT UPSO Jonathan Cascio, the suspect involved in a Friday evening pursuit near Downsville, is deceased, according to the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office. The incident began about 6 p.m. October 9 when deputies attempted a traffic stop. According to the sheriff’s office, the driver fled and later fired multiple shots from the vehicle, striking a deputy’s patrol unit. The …
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13 October
Ellis Campaign Gains Momentum with Broad Community Support
STAFF REPORT editor@fgazette.com FARMERVILLE – Phillip Ellis’ campaign for Third Judicial District Court judge gained momentum October 13 as supporters from a broad cross section of the community gathered at the Willie Davis Recreation Center for an evening of food, fellowship and encouragement. Public officials, community dignitaries, working people, educators and law-enforcement personnel joined the gathering, reflecting the broad appeal …
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6 October
Why October is a favorite month
By: Glynn Harris Of the twelve months that constitute a calendar year, one month stands out as my favorite. October can be rather interesting. The temperature, as it likely will be this year, might tend to be on the warm side. Other Octobers, we can get chilly temps, maybe even an occasional frost. Before delving into why this month is …
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