January, 2025

• 16 January

  Look at the substance, not the wrapping

  

  Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be reached by email at thelouisianaexplorer@yahoo.com. America is losing a certain edge that has made it such a unique place to live, such a wonderful example for other countries to aspire to be.In the 1770s America was made up of 13 colonies; 13 colonies that …

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• 16 January

  Creed – Letter to the Editor

  Dear Editor: Well, it looks like the decision has been made. Keeping the public informed and allowing them to view the monthly meetings appears to be a thing of the past now.After spending $21,000 in public funds to make that possible, that equipment can now be sold at auction as surplus property, I suppose, since the UPPJ apparently has decided …

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• 16 January

  Serve your county – then get swiftboated?

  

  Jim BrownJim Brown is a former Louisiana state senator, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Insurance and a regular contributor to The Gazette. Well here they go again.  Political extremists who work behind the scenes in both national political parties have dusted off their old playbook by attacking the military record of both vice presidential candidates. Such attacks even have a …

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• 16 January

  Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program

  The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program.According to Program Chair, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne, “This Scholarship Program is a meaningful expression of the Program’s respect for education. It demonstrates our confidence in Louisiana’s youth…our …

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• 16 January

  Metz Motel Update

  

  The Gazette continues to follow the issues surrounding the demolition and removal of the Metz Motel and other uses of public resources on private property by the town.Inquiries by the Gazette to the Town of Farmerville and the Union Parish Police Jury have produced less than substantive or meaningful replies as to who made these decisions and why they were …

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• 16 January

  Union Parish Police Jury – bad decision

  The Union Parish Police Jury has failed to live feed the last three of its’ public meetings.The regular December meeting had a capacity crowd questioning why the jury voted to impose a $2,200,000 increased reassessment tax a year earlier than required. No live feed.The December 30 “Special Meeting” to approve the audit before year end is normal; but ordinarily election …

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• 8 January

  New book published by Amazon out this month

  

  Glynn Harris I’m as excited as a kid with a new toy. My third book, “Fathers, Sons and Old Guns” was recently released by Amazon and is now available for purchase from Amazon.com with book signing sites to be announced and shared. The book is a revised edition of my “Talking Outdoors” released in 1995 and includes articles I have …

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• 8 January

  Happy New Year

  

  Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be reached by email at thelouisianaexplorer@yahoo.com. We are launching not into a new year but a new era for America. For some it will be an arduous undertaking. For others it will be like a breath of fresh air. For the world in general it …

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• 8 January

  Fresh starts in 2025 without the pressure

  

  Sallie HollisSallie Rose Hollis is a native of Rocky Branch and retired Journalism Professer from Louisiana Tech University. Contact her at sallierose@mail.com. Statistics indicate that you probably have not made any New Year’s resolutions for 2025.If you have, that’s great. I applaud your efforts and wish you well.But if you haven’t, take heart. You’re in the majority.It depends on your …

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• 8 January

  Letter from the Farmerville Fire Department

  

  The Farmerville Fire Department is starting 2025 off with a bang!! We received our Property Insurance of Louisiana assessment rating! This digs deep into everything from 911 communications, Engine companies, Service companies, Response times, Personnel response, ALL forms of training, Water Supply, SOPs, Public Fire Safey Education, and Fire Investigations to list a few. With that, The Farmerville Fire Department …

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