July, 2025

• 2 July

  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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• 2 July

  Gov. Landry accused of election scheme

  Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming believes Gov. Jeff Landry is orchestrating an elec- tion scheme in an attempt to have Congresswoman Julia Let- low beat U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy in the 2026 Senate race only for Landry to eventually land in the Senate himself. The maneuvers and friction among many of the state’s top Republicans promise to elevate Louisiana’s 2026 Senate …

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• 2 July

  Trey Holly trial postponed due to faulty AC

  According to The July 7th trial date in the Trey Holly case has been cancelled due to failure of the air conditioning system which served the courtroom. The presiding Judge rightfully concluded that Jurors and other necessary participants could not be expected to perform their duties in a courtroom where the temperature soared to 99 degrees in recent days. A …

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• 2 July

  Traffic stop leads to numerous charges

  Editor’s Note: The woman referred to in this article is the state’s main witness and accuser against Trey Holly. See related story below. Trey Holly continues to maintain his innocence. A man and a woman traveling together were arrested in Ruston on numerous drug charges, outstanding warrants, and traffic offenses. Gregory Williams, 28, Farmerville, and Keisha Cornett, 48, ofMarion, were …

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June, 2025

• 25 June

  Three Louisiana lakes in the top ten

  Louisiana is known as the “Sportsman’s Paradise” with good reason. Although we’re not at thetop for deer, turkey and duck hunting, we hold our own rather well. With our proximity to the Gulf and its great salt-water fishing along with topnotch lakes and rivers within the state, we often turn heads when it comes to fishing.An organization, Fishmasters.com, recently did …

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• 25 June

  A Prophetic 4th of July Message

  In our time of instant communication, we are inundated with talk shows, news programs, and a myriad ofcommunications that keep us updated on all the happenings of the world. Every once in a while, a speechseems to capture the essence of the moment. I came across a speech from a radio program thatembraces the magic of our nation’s birthday, the …

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• 25 June

  Fact or fib? Think it through and guess

  Let’s play a game.I’ll give you a list containing information that may or may not be true. You ponder, you muse, you contemplate – and try to discern whether what I have presented is, in fact, true. It’s kind of like theicebreaker game “Two Truths and a Lie.” Maybe you’ve played it.It goes like this: Players share three statements about …

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• 25 June

  CHURCH NEWS

  Antioch Baptist Church3501 Hwy 828Farmerville318-368-3591Early Worship – 8:30 a.m.Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.Bethel Temple PentecostalChurch2144 Hwy 33 N.MarionSunday School -11 a.m.Sunday Worship -12 p.m.318-608-6766Canaan Baptist Church502 Canaan Church Rd.SpearsvilleSunday School -10amSunday Worship -11am870-312-3440Bro. Brian WilliamsConway BaptistChurch Homecoming4323 HWY 549North of FarmervilleDean Baptist Church2309 Hwy 827MarionSunday School – 9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship – 11 a.m.Wed. 6:30pm318-292-4463Evergreen Baptist Church1380 …

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• 25 June

  Tips for staying safe in hot weather

  Summer is in full swing. And with summer comes hot weather. Temperatures in the mid-90s, with feels-like temperatures nearing 105 degrees, are forecasted for the week of June 22-28. With these temperatures, it is important to remember that heat can be dangerous. The Louisiana Department of Health reports that heat-related illnesses happen when the body cannot maintain a normal body …

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• 25 June

  Ten Commandments law struck down in court

  (Reuters) -A federal appeals court on Fridayblocked Louisiana from enforcing a law requiringthe display of the Ten Commandments in all classroomsof the state’s public schools and universities.Calling the law “plainly unconstitutional,” athree-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court ofAppeals in New Orleans unanimously upheld aNovember 2024 ruling by a lower court judge whoenjoined the law’s enforcement.It is a victory …

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