December, 2023

• 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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• 14 December

  Defending our holidays year round

  

  Jim BrownJim Brown is a former Louisiana state senator, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Insurance and a regular contributor to The Gazette. This should be my favorite time of year. The special season beginning at Thanksgiving and extending through the Christmas holidays. But there are disturbing signs of change and not for the better, as a movement continues to grow …

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• 14 December

  A few thoughts on a busy week

  Luke Britt The Union Parish High School Farmer’s are on their way to the dome, yet again. A chance to play for a state championship is a rare thing for most high school teams, but in Union Parish, it’s just what we do in December. With the changes in college sports – specifically pay to play and the full-on embrace …

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• 14 December

  Christmas and a return to Mayberry

  

  The residents of North Louisiana are fortunate to live in a location that allows us to greet each other with Merry Christmas and celebrate the holiday in any manner that we feel appropriate. We have all ways celebrated Christmas with all the colors and flavors of the season. Today we have a beautiful Christmas tree lighting following the Christmas parade …

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• 13 December

  Naughty or nice?

  

  During Saturday’s Christmas on the Square celebration, Santa Claus quizzed Mayor John Crow on whether he’s been naughty or nice this year. Several hundred people gathered around the courthouse during the celebration to enjoy Christmas music, games and to see Santa fly in on Pafford One, the ambulance service’s med-evac helicopter.

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• 13 December

  Retired teachers hosts museum, Brokers

  The Retired Teachers Association of Union Parish recently held two meetings, one in October and one in November. The group would like to thank Mrs. Jean Jones from the Union Museum of History & Art for providing a meeting location in October and for her report on the progress of the museum. Union Parish is very fortunate to have this …

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