October, 2024

• 3 October

  Demolition of Metz Motel – Who Benefitted

  

  Johnny Dollar Despite several requests by The Gazette to the Town of Farmerville – its Mayor and Council Members – no one is talking about the illegal demolition of the Metz Motel.Illegal for failing to follow the town’s ordinances on demolition and removal of blighted property and in the process recovering that cost from the property demolished.Illegal for failure to …

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September, 2024

• 27 September

  Fishing Report

  

  BLACK BAYOU – No report. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information. BUSSEY BRAKE – Bass fishing is best fishing buzz baits and plastic frogs around the the wind rows. Some big crappie are being caught on the flats on shiners and jigs. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole at 323-8707. OUACHITA RIVER – The river is …

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• 27 September

  Memories of the Harris Hill Boys

  

  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. Some kids are more fortunate than others. I can’t help but feel a tiny bit sorrowful for those youngsters who were raised in urban settings where concrete, police and fire sirens, heavy traffic were …

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• 27 September

  Michael “Stein” Baughman Jr.

  Michael “Stein” Baughman Jr., 88, of Farmerville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home and with family by his side on September 19, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1936, in Farmerville, to the late Michael Stein Baughman Sr. and Mary D. Gunter Baughman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Henry Baughman, …

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• 27 September

  What a mess

  

  Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be reached by email at thelouisianaexplorer@yahoo.com. What a mess has been witnessed. The economy is not in good shape despite what some politicians tell us. Out of control government spending coupled with poorly selected projects followed by wage and price inflation is a cocktail for …

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• 27 September

  Trump says lock up your dogs and cats

  

  Jim BrownJim Brown is a former Louisiana state senator, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Insurance and a regular contributor to The Gazette. It’s a national scandal and a call to arms. Our country is under attack by dog and cat eaters. So says our former president. That’s right.  Donald Trump is saying that in some communities, immigrants are prowling neighborhoods …

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• 27 September

  News Briefs

  It’s a Girl Thing, Making Proud ChoicesUnion General Hospital is hosting “It’s a Girl Thing” Meeting on September 30th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.Girls 6th – 12th GradeNeed parent consent to attend5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDTMonday, September 30, 2024Union General Hospital901 James AveFarmerville LA 71241Freehttp://www.uninogen.orgClaudia Wade 318-368-7075 318-355-7450 National Night Out 2024National Night Out is an annual community-building event …

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• 27 September

  Grow NELA Adds Brandon Welch

  MONROE, Louisiana – Grow NELA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Brandon Welch, who has been contracted to serve as the organization’s Business Development Manager. With extensive experience in business development, project management, and community leadership, Welch is set to support Grow NELA’s mission of fostering economic growth and attracting new businesses to Northeast Louisiana.In this capacity, Welch …

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• 27 September

  JCL announces election of new officers

  By: Louisiana Supreme Court New Orleans, LA─ The Judiciary Commission of Louisiana announces the election of Suzanne H. Stinson as Commission Chair, and Third Judicial District Court Judge Bruce E. Hampton as Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Commission. Suzanne Stinson, a citizen member of the Commission, was elected to serve as Commission Chair through the end of her term on March …

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• 27 September

  Turtle Bay Landing Launch & Paddle Trail

  Johnny Dollar A big shout out and thank you to Stephanie Hermann in connection with her tireless efforts to help develop one of her conservation passions – Turtle Bay Landing Launch and Paddle Trail on Lake D’Arbonne! Well done Stephanie and all the others involved, where credit is given on Turtle Bay’s Face Book post, reprinted here:Turtle Bay Landing What …

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