September, 2026

• 22 September

  Stretching muscles and learning lessons 

  By: Sallie Rose Hollis Physical therapy, I’ve decided, can teach us a few things about life.  I’ve been going because of pain around my sacroiliac joint, and somewhere among the leg lifts, repetitions and instructions about how to move, I began to learn more than how to get better physically. As I’ve gone through exercises at therapy and dutifully – …

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• 22 September

  CHURCH NEWS 

  Antioch Baptist Church  3501 Hwy 828  Farmerville  318-368-3591  Early Worship – 8:30 a.m.  Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.  Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.  Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church  2144 Hwy 33 N.  Marion  Sunday School -11 a.m.  Sunday Worship -12 p.m.  318-608-6766  Canaan Baptist Church  502 Canaan Church Rd.  Spearsville  Sunday School -10am  Sunday Worship -11am  870-312-3440  Bro. Brian Williams  Conway …

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• 22 September

   32 Arrested in weekend crime sweep 

   Destiney Sutton  KNOE 8 News   MOREHOUSE PARISH, La. (KNOE) – A targeted weekend enforcement operation across Morehouse and Ouachita parishes resulted in 32 criminal arrests and the seizure of illegal narcotics and firearms, according to the Louisiana State Police.  Detectives from the LSP Criminal Investigation Division Monroe Field Office partnered with Troop F troopers for the two-day detail. Officials said …

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• 22 September

   Farmerville Pedestrian hit by vehicle 

   Destiney Sutton  KNOE 8 News   UNION PARISH, La. (KNOE) – The Farmerville Police Department announced emergency crews have shut down South Main Street in Farmerville after a vehicle struck a pedestrian Thursday.  Officers with the Farmerville Police Department and deputies from the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated the crash at the intersection of South Main Street and Thomas Street.  According …

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• 22 September

   Gov. Landry wants a ban on diesel  exports. Industry leaders aren’t happy. 

   Mark Ballard  The Advocate   WASHINGTON – Gov. Jeff Landry is calling for a ban on exports of diesel fuel, saying it’s a way to lower historically high prices, but is facing pushback from oil industry leaders who say that idea could actually drive prices up.  Joining Republican candidates, especially those representing agricultural districts, who have stepped up the pressure because …

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• 15 September

  Spencer’s new book is his last one – if you can believe him 

  By: Glynn Harris As a long-time outdoor writer, my paths have crossed with many others in the same profession. Before outdoor writing organizations ceased to exist, my membership in the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA) and the more regional group, the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA), were extremely valuable to me.  Not only was I able to learn from more …

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• 15 September

  Recent escalation of the middle east conflict and its potential ramifications 

  By: Tuffy Fields The United States has been under attack from the People’s Republic of Iran for 47 years. Though the average American citizen did not realize it, a silent hidden war has been ongoing for decades. Iran partnered with the Taliban, Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, Iraqi Shia militias, and Syrian militias, These groups have two things in common; the …

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• 15 September

  A lack of criminal justice in Louisiana! 

  By: Jim Brown A good part of the nation was mesmerized recently over the six-week long Lindsey Clancy murder trial. You will recall that Clancy faced charges for the 2023 deaths of her three children. Her defense argued she suffered from severe postpartum psychosis. The prosecution argued she acted with criminal intent.  The jury had reached an 11–1 consensus, but …

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• 15 September

  CHURCH NEWS 

  Antioch Baptist Church  3501 Hwy 828  Farmerville  318-368-3591  Early Worship – 8:30 a.m.  Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.  Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.  Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church  2144 Hwy 33 N.  Marion  Sunday School -11 a.m.  Sunday Worship -12 p.m.  318-608-6766  Canaan Baptist Church  502 Canaan Church Rd.  Spearsville  Sunday School -10am  Sunday Worship -11am  870-312-3440  Bro. Brian Williams  Conway …

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• 15 September

   Clarification: DWI Charges  

   STAFF REPORT   CLARIFICATION: WHO MAY DISMISS A DWI CHARGE?  Last week’s Gazette article concerning DWI arrests and dismissals has prompted several telephone calls, including questions about who has the authority to dismiss a DWI prosecution.  Under Louisiana law, the district attorney’s office controls the prosecution of criminal charges, including DWI charges. In the Third Judicial District, the current district attorney …

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