Ross Downer, Minden, is proud of his first gobbler, one he called in by himself 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. There is no way I could ever forget my introduction to hunting wild turkeys. I had actually tagged along …
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April, 2024
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8 April
The beautiful dogwood, a beautiful story
Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be reached by email at thelouisianaexplorer@yahoo.com. When I was in elementary school I had heard the story of the crucifixion of Jesus. For those that are younger, you heard right; I heard about it not only in Sunday School but also in school. Being Cristian, …
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8 April
Nature’s lessons revealed by an eclipse
Sallie HollisSallie Rose Hollis is a native of Rocky Branch and retired Journalism Professer from Louisiana Tech University. Contact her at sallierose@mail.com. One of my most cherished memories concerning nature sprang from our last big solar eclipse here in North Louisiana. But it wasn’t the actual eclipse itself. It was a mere byproduct – one little incident that has remained …
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8 April
LA population drop is not a good sign
Luke Britt Editor’s note: The following commentary was authored by Allison Plyer and Robert Habans, both with The Data Center of Southeast Louisiana. Plyer is the former chair of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Scientific Advisory Committee, and Habans is chief economist at The Data Center.Louisiana’s population loss is troubling because it suggests that the cost of living is out of …
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8 April
News Briefs
Health Exposet for April 13The Town of Farmerville will host a Health Expo April 13.Local and regional health care professionals will be on hand to discuss health issues of concern to those in attendance.The Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Willie Davis Jr. Recreation Center at 116 Cox Ferry Road in Farmerville.The Expo is …
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8 April
EPA grants $560,000 for new water meters in Farmerville
An ongoing effort by the Town of Farmerville to upgrade the town’s water system got a big assist last week when the Environmental Protection Agency approved a $560,000 grant to purchase state-of the-art, “smart” water meters.Coupled with the $140,000 the town has committed to the project, Farmerville will be able to purchase and install $700,000 worth of new meters over …
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8 April
Landry plan promises up to $15,000 for school tuition
Parents in Louisiana would receive from $5,000 to $15,000 in state money to send their children to private schools under a Landry administration bill that is moving through the State Legislature.The Louisiana GATOR Scholarship program passed the House Appropriations Committee in a 13-8 vote Tuesday despite concerns over cost and implementation.The bill, proposed by Rep. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro, would create …
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8 April
Jury selects Ford for Homeland Security director
Detention Center audit costing parish thousands in lost TWP revenue By Luke BrittEditorThe Union Parish Police Jury on Tuesday hired a reserve sheriff’s deputy and former U.S. Marine to head the parish’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, replacing the former director who resigned in January.Matthew A. Ford of Farmerville, one of five applicants for the position, was recommended …
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March, 2024
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29 March
Fishing Report
Glynn Harris BLACK BAYOU – Bass are improving fishing spinners and jigs around the trees. Crappie are starting to move shallow and fishing is improving on shiners or jigs. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.BUSSEY BRAKE – Bass fishing is good with some really nice fish to 11 pounds caught flipping the trees with jigs, using spinners …
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29 March
Upcoming turkey season triggers fishing memory
If you hunt or fish, you’ll find there are some activities that are more highly revered than others, at least they are by zealots of the sport. Take quail hunting, for example. While quail in our part of the country have basically gone the way of the Studebaker, there are those who still keep a brace of pointers and seek …
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