January, 2024

• 10 January

  Carolyn Ann Gardner Futch

  

  Funeral Services for Mrs. Carolyn Ann Gardner Futch, age 86 of Spearsville, LA, were held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA with Bro. Alan Miller officiating. Burial followed at Spearsville Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.  Mrs. Carolyn graduated from Huttig High School in Arkansas with perfect attendance from grades …

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• 10 January

  News Briefs

  Public invited to UPPJswearing in ceremonyThe public is invited to attend the swearing in ceremony for the newly-elected Union Parish Police Jury.The ceremony will take place Tuesday during the Jury’s first meeting of the new year. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex, 303 E Water St. in Farmerville.The public will have a chance to meet and …

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• 10 January

  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 big bass continue to be caught with some to 11 pounds caught on jigs …

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• 10 January

  Hunters need to adjust to late-season deer behavior

  

  It is often necessary to adjust the game plan at halftime when a football team is engaged in an important game. If the defensive backs are locked in on the receivers every play, consideration is given to a few quick-hitters into the line by the running backs. Conversely, if the defensive linemen are clogging up the middle expecting a run, …

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• 10 January

  Teens record 10-fish, 86-pound haul on Caney

  

  Colby Dark is an 18-year-old first year student at LA Tech from West Monroe. Until recently, his goal in life was to become a success at construction; he wants to be a builder; that’s his college major. Glynn HarrisGlynn Harris is a long-time outdoor writer from North Louisiana and has won more than 50 writing and broadcasting awards during his …

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• 10 January

  Gaza War: Keep an eye on the Suez Canal

  

  Israel is at war and a major concern to this war is the attack on shipping by the Houthis of Yemen. This is critical to the world as the attack on shipping in the Red Sea waterway threatens to disrupt commerce around the globe. Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be …

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• 10 January

  Family saying legacy: Don’t eat they all!

  

  Through the years we Hollises have accumulated a potpourri of sayings that we cherish and never tire of repeating. Some we coined ourselves; some we collected from other sources. Often, I remember them around the holidays, from all those wonderful family gatherings of the past. Sallie HollisSallie Rose Hollis is a native of Rocky Branch and retired Journalism Professer from …

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• 10 January

  Failed resolutions still have value

  

  Happy New Year! And with this fresh start, we have another chance to get our act together. Resolutions are an integral part of New Year’s Day, as iconic as Champagne flutes and funny hats.Resolutions date to the ancient Babylonians of 4,000 years ago who made promises to earn the favor of their gods and, presumably, their neighbors, as some of …

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• 10 January

  Edwards delivers farewell address from hometown

  

  AMITE CITY — John Bel Edwards delivered his farewell address as the 56th Governor of Louisiana at the Florida Parishes Agricultural Event Center in his hometown of Amite on Wednesday.Edwards, who was term-limited after taking office in 2016, will be succeeded by Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, who will be sworn in on the steps of the State Capitol on Jan. 8.“Now …

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• 10 January

  Art is Medicine exhibit on display at museum

  

  Union Museum of History and Art will host a unique collection of art focused on mental illness and addiction created as a project of the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority.The exhibit will be displayed from Jan. 6-26 at the museum, which is located at 211 N. Main Street in Farmerville. An opening reception with the artists will be held Tuesday …

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