January, 2025

• 2 January

  Kids and the Outdoors

  

  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. My outdoors experiences began before I was old enough to handle a fishing rod or even a BB gun. I was fortunate to have a dad who was an outdoors-oriented person. My dad was …

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• 2 January

  Time to unite and grow America

  

  Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be reached by email at thelouisianaexplorer@yahoo.com. Donald Trump is the newly elected President of the United States of America. He is replacing President Joe Biden. When President was elected in 2020 he invited the Republicans in joining him to work together to pull America together …

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• 2 January

  Trump’s dumb idea to buy Greenland

  

  Jim BrownJim Brown is a former Louisiana state senator, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Insurance and a regular contributor to The Gazette. President Trump stirred up a hornet’s nest recently as he proposed that the U.S. try to buy Greenland. Many political observers rolled their eyes. Buy another country? Has the Prez thrown out another wacky suggestion and is this …

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• 2 January

  CNA Training a possibility for UPHS

  

  Dr. Cathy Stockton, the new superintendent of schools in Union Parish, recently spoke at the Union Parish School Board Office about the proposed implementation of the first Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program at Union Parish High School. A CNA provides basic care to patients in healthcare settings. To become a CNA, individuals typically need to complete a state-approved training …

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• 2 January

  Terrorist Attack on Bourbon Street, New Years

  

  Early on New Years Day, a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd of party-goers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 individuals and injuring dozens of others, according to officials. Attached to the bumper of the pickup truck was an ISIS flag.The attack is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as an …

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• 2 January

  Mayor Crow and Town of Farmerville sued

  

  Mayor John Crow and the Town of Farmerville (TOF) have been sued for damages sustained by Sheena Meeking when “TOF Mayor 1” vehicle operated by Mayor Crow crashed into her bedroom. The suit alleges that on the night of December 12, 2023, Mayor Crow was operating a town vehicle, in the course and scope of his duties as mayor for …

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December, 2024

• 19 December

  Fishing Report

  

  BLACK BAYOU – No report. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.BUSSEY BRAKE – Bass fishing is best flipping soft plastics along the wind rows and tree lines. With water temperatures falling, best to slow down retrieve . Some nice sized crappie are hitting shiners and jigs around deep brush along the flats. For latest information, contact the …

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• 19 December

  Winter weather means bird feeding time

  The weather is starting to turn cold, skies are gray and we’re finding ourselves looking for a warm fire and a good meal. There’s nothing like settling down in front of the fireplace in a favorite recliner with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate to take the edge off the weather.While you’re sitting in that recliner by the …

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• 19 December

  Finding the love of the season

  

  I recently attended an open town hall meeting and to be honest it was the worse example of humanity communicating among itself. While growing up I witnessed up front and personal navy boot camp, army officer candidate school, two session on the Louisiana Legislature and literally hundreds of projects meetings around the world. Nothing compared to what was witnessed last …

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• 19 December

  Judge dismisses lawsuit over ethics board hire

  A Baton Rouge judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday from state lawmakers meant to block the Louisiana Board of Ethics from hiring its new administrator.The decision paves the way for the board to move forward with selecting its new top staff member at its Friday meeting. It is replacing longtime administrator Kathleen Allen, who retires Dec. 27.Judge Kelly Balfour of the …

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