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It’s simple math.That was the explanation of state senators Tuesday when asked why they are considering an increase in the state sales tax rate – already the highest in the country.It’s a proposal that would hit all consumers in the pocketbook, but especially the poor.The idea emerged Monday because raising the state portion of the sales tax from 4.45 cents …

BLACK BAYOU – No report. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information. BUSSEY BRAKE – Bass fishing is best fishing the wind rows and tree lines early with topwater lures. Later, flipping soft plastics around the brush is picking up some good fish.Crappie are still hitting shiners and jigs around deep brush. For latest information, contact the Honey …

I’m a big fan of catfish. I like to catch them and I especially love to sit down to a platter of crispy fried and tender catfish filets. I have a favorite spot where I go when my appetite is poking me in the ribs and telling me it’s time for a catfish meal.There is a favorite eatery where catfish …

Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be reached by email at thelouisianaexplorer@yahoo.com. I am writing this on November 2, 2024 while sitting in my hotel room in Austin, Texas and attending the Explorer’s Club meeting. Election day is three days away and there is no clear front runner. By the time …

Jim BrownJim Brown is a former Louisiana state senator, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Insurance and a regular contributor to The Gazette. As you read this, it’s a matter of hours before voting in the presidential election is over. That’s not to say that a final verdict will be determined. As we saw four years ago, if the election is …

Each year in October, the Union Parish Library highlights “Teentober”, as we partner with U-ACT Union-Alliance for Community Transformation to recognize the TEEN READER OF THE YEAR at each school as selected by school academic instructors and the Union Parish Library. Students receive a prize package valued at over $100 with a book, plaque, cookie cake, and book bag full …

Local Election Results and Louisiana Voting With a current 51% lead, and 277 electoral votes, Donald Trump has been declared President Elect 2024. by the Associate Press.As polls continue counting, the current trends project that the Donald Trump, JD Vance Republican campaign will win the popular vote for President Elect 2024. Trump Vance is followed by the Kamala Harris, Tim …

BLACK BAYOU – No report. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information. BUSSEY BRAKE – Bass fishing is best fishing the wind rows and tree lines early with topwater lures. Later, flipping soft plastics around the brush is picking up some good fish. Crappie are still hitting shiners and jigs around deep brush. For latest information, contact the …

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. Amazing, isn’t it, what half a century of time can do to a place. I grew up in rural Natchitoches Parish near the village of Goldonna and I’ve been gone from there over five …

Thomas FieldsThomas “Tuffy” Fields is an author and regular contributor to The Gazette. He can be reached by email at thelouisianaexplorer@yahoo.com. By the time this is read America will be in the last couple of days before our national election. For us in North Central Louisiana a mayorship, a congressional seat that could determine the speaker of the house of …