June, 2025

• 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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• 25 June

  Trump urges Israel and Iran to ceasefire

  U.S. President Donald Trumphas called for a ceasefire betweenIsrael and Iran amid escalatingconflict. The tensions beganwhen Israel conducted airstrikeson Iran’s nuclear facilities,aiming to hinder Iran’s nuclearcapabilities. In retaliation, Iranlaunched missiles at Israel, someof which were intercepted byIsrael’s defense systems—someof which were not intercepted.The situation further intensifiedwhen the U.S. carried outairstrikes on Tehran’s nuclearresearch facilities.U.S. airstrikes did not destroyIran’s nuclear capability …

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• 18 June

  A question begging for an answer… why?

  Why? What makes a normal law-abiding persondo some incredibly stupid things when it comes towildlife?I can’t point a finger at anybody else until I confessa crime I committed as a pre-teen on a beautifuloriole. This handsome black and orangebird was singing its heart out fromatop a big oak in my grandparent’s yardwhen I raised my Daisy Red Ryder to myleft …

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• 18 June

  Kathy Walding

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• 18 June

  Neal Mathis

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• 18 June

  Iran at war

  Last week Iran had a pre-emptive strike launchedagainst it by the country of Israel. At risk if the strikehad not happened was the final development of severalnuclear bombs that would have certainly led to eitherannihilation or major destruction of Israel. We wouldhave seen in the future nuclear expansion inareas such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and theUAE. These countries would have …

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• 18 June

  It All Starts with a Dream

  Dreams precede everything; all actions and allcreations. Truly, everything does start with a dream.Dreaming is not an idle activity. It’s not an escape fromreality. Dreams are the foundation of all creativity.The type of dreaming I’m talking aboutdoesn’t just occur while you are sleeping. Thethoughts occupy your mind constantly, whileyou are awake as well as resting. These types ofdreams stick in …

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• 18 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 Pentecostal Church2144 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. 6:30pm318-292-4463Sunday was …

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• 18 June

  Girl Scout of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf

  Girl Scout of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf OpenNominations for 2025 Women of DistinctionLOUISIANA –The Girl Scouts of Louisiana-Pines to the Gulf (GSLPG) is proud to announcethat nominations are now open for the 2025Women of Distinction awards. This prestigiousrecognition honors exceptional women whoexemplify courage, confidence, and character corevalues of the Girl Scout mission and who serve asinspiring role models …

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