February, 2024

• 16 February

  Gates encourages UP students to apply for Sheriff’s scholarships

  The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will award scholarships to worthy Louisiana students to assist with furthering their education and training.“We support education in Union Parish, and I encourage our students to apply for these scholarships,” said Sheriff Dusty Gates.There are no restrictions on the purposes for which scholarships are spent. The scholarships are not loans and will be awarded as …

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• 16 February

  News Briefs

  Grambling alumnito be honored Feb. 25The Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville will host a special reception on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m., to recognize Grambling State University honors graduates.The event, presented by the Grambling State University Honors College and Office of Continuing Education, will recognize selected local Grambling alumni who have graduated from the Honors College …

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• 16 February

  Retired police chief, public servant laid to rest

  

  By Luke BrittEditorRetired Farmerville Police Chief George Cothran, who led the town’s police department for nearly 25 years, died Feb. 8. He was 83-years-old.Cothran was described by those who knew him as a generous man who enjoyed helping people and seldom passed an opportunity to make people laugh.“If you know someone who is loved by young children and old people, …

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• 16 February

  Bridge Out

  

  The Linville Firetower Road bridge, closed about two weeks ago, will remain closed for the foreseable future. The DOTD delivered the closure notice, along with images of deteriorating pylons like the one at left, to the Union Parish Police Jury this week, and the repairs necessary to reopen the bridge are extensive. Major repairs were made to the bridge in …

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• 16 February

  Local sports hero faces three felony charges

  

  Through an attorney, Holly says he is not guilty of the crimes By Luke BrittEditorFormer Union Parish High School and current LSU runningback Trey Holly and two other people have been arrested by the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office and charged with multiple felonies in connection with a shooting that occurred in Farmerville last week that left two people injured, one …

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• 15 February

  Farmerville Sanitation Department

  Town of Farmerville Sanitation Dept will be closed Monday Feb 19th for President’s Day. Trash pickup will be running a day behind but please have you trash out on your regular scheduled day.

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• 14 February

  Edna Gertrude Allen

  

  Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Gertrude Allen, age 89 of Bernice, LA, were heldat 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Shiloh Baptist Church with Bro.Scott Scallon and Bro. Tony Walton officiating. Interment followed at ShilohBaptist Church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.Mrs. Edna was a 1952 graduate of Bernice High School and a graduate ofBossier City Business …

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• 13 February

  Randy Lee Griffith

  

  Randy Lee Griffith, 66, of Spearsville, Louisiana, was born on December 18, 1957 in El Dorado, Arkansas, and passed away in Farmerville, Louisiana on February 11, 2024.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Beech Grove Cemetery in Spearsville, Louisiana, with his father, Bro. Bobby Griffith, officiating.  A graveside service …

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• 12 February

  Johnny Long

  

  Johnny Long, 77, passed away at his home in Downsville, Louisiana on February 8, 2024. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  A graveside service will be held at Holmesville Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024 with Bro. Kurt Auger officiating. Johnny …

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• 12 February

  George Luther Cothran

  

  Funeral services for Mr. George Luther Cothran, age 83 of Farmerville, LA, was held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 12, 2024 at Crestview Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Whiteside officiating. Interment followed at Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. George was a man of many talents. He worked in the pipeline, logging, electrician, wood work, and …

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