December, 2023

• 14 December

  Harris promotes new book

  

  I have a new book out that is part-memoir, part autobiography with a selection of humorous and touching stories from growing up along a red dirt road in rural Louisiana.The title of the book, “Bamboozled by a Bobcat” highlights one of the stories about a time when I really believed I was about to be eaten alive by a big …

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• 14 December

  Defending our holidays year round

  

  Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be reached by email at thelouisianaexplorer@yahoo.com. Every once in a while I think that America has hit rock bottom only to be proven wrong as we seem to dig deeper in the mire of political posturing and positioning. As this continues to happen we seem …

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• 14 December

  Unwrapping Curious Christmas Traditions

  

  When it comes to unique and unforgettable holiday traditions, we Louisianians know how to shine. Our festive customs could easily compete for the spotlight – or in this case, the Christmas gifts – with those from around the globe. Sallie HollisSallie Rose Hollis is a native of Rocky Branch and retired Journalism Professer from Louisiana Tech University. Contact her at …

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• 14 December

  Carbon capture project has a funny smell to it

  Luke Britt Editor’s note: The following is a commentary submitted by Public Servicce Commissioner Foster Campbell. I strongly encourage Gov. John Bel Edwards and Governor-elect Jeff Landry to support placing a massive, taxpayer-funded, clean-energy project in southwest Louisiana on public land, producing a windfall for Louisiana.Developers of the proposed “Project Cypress” carbon-capture facility want to locate their injection well on …

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• 14 December

  Post Office announces holiday schedule

  The United States Postal Service today announced that all branches will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. This closure affects all postal services, including retail services, mail delivery and blue collection boxes.Christmas Eve and New Year’s EveThis year, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve each fall on Sunday, when normal closures apply. There are currently no …

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• 14 December

  Suspect in Crossroads murder killed by deputies hours later

  A Monroe man suspected of killing a Union Parish resident Sunday, was himself killed later that day when he shot at Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputies as they attempting to arrest him.Union Parish Sheriff Dusty Gates said deputies responded to a report of shots fired near Crossroads at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday and arrived to discover a deceased man on the …

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• 14 December

  UPSB considers tougher discipline policy

  By Luke BrittEditorThe Union Parish School Board is considering stiffening the penalties for fighting at school following a policy review that was initiated in the wake of a September fight involving several students.On Monday, Superintendent Kristy Fine presented the UPSB Discipline Committee with a tentative outline of the proposed policy, but the committee put off a formal vote on the …

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• 14 December

  When Marion Played Sports – the Collins’ played it best

  

  By Jackie HuntContributing WriterWhen Linda Andrews married Glenn Collins 39 years ago, it was predictable that they might have tall and talented offspring. After all, she was 6 feet tall and a record setting star for Northeast Louisiana University’s Lady Bulldogs. Her husband was 6 ft 5 in and had been a very good player at nearby Linville High. Both …

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• 14 December

  Fishing Report

  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. BLACK BAYOU – No report. Water is low. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information. BUSSEY BRAKE – The water is low and overall fishing is slow. For latest information, contact the …

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• 14 December

  Name it and they will come…probably not, but it couldn’t hurt

  

  Calling ‘em deer “stands” is a misnomer. Most of us don’t stand; we sit. It’d make more sense to say we were going to climb a tree and hunt out of our deer “seat”, which could be a chair, or stool, or board nailed between two branches. Glynn HarrisGlynn Harris is a long-time outdoor writer from North Louisiana and has …

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