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By: Glynn Harris When a particular buck stepped out this time last year, Rick Guillot, who lives in Elm Grove, decided he needed to be taken out because a strangely formed seven points labeled him as an obvious cull; his genetics needed to be removed from the herd. “I hunt on a 2,000 acre private piece of property three other …

By: Dr. Gary Stokley  To the Editor: I am writing to express my concern about Lewis Jones’ handling of the Louisiana Tech stabbing prosecution and what that record means for voters considering his candidacy for district judge. On November 13, 2023, four women were brutally attacked with a knife on the campus of Louisiana Tech. One died; two were critically …

By: Kenneth Auger To the Editor: My letter to the editor last week received dozens of favorable comments, along with some criticism.I appreciate everyone who took the time to respond. I take this opportunity to address those criticisms and make sure readers understand that my trucking business already pays substantial road-use taxes and permit costs. The Union Parish Police Jury …

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 …

Kolby Wilkerson KSLA 12 Foster Campbell honored for 50 years of public service SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – Former state senator and current Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell was honored for 50 years of public service to the state of Louisiana. Campbell’s career in public service began in 1976 when he was elected to the Louisiana Senate at 29 years …

STAFF REPORT editor@fgazette.com Property Taxes Supply Only Part of Union Parish Road Funding Audit shows substantial support from other revenues and transfers; fuel taxes reach parish through state formula As Union Parish voters consider the proposed road tax, the Police Jury’s financial records show that dedicated property taxes provide only part of the money supporting parish road maintenance and construction. …

STAFF REPORT editor@fgazette.com Part One of Three Union Parish should begin the process of replacing its police jury with a parish president and council under a locally written home rule charter. The amount of public money moving through this small parish warrants a government organized around clear executive responsibility and effective public oversight. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Union Parish …

By: Glynn Harris “Puppy Love is an informal term for feelings of love often felt during childhood and adolescence. It is named for its resemblance to the adoring, worshipful affection that may be felt by a puppy.” (Copied)  I have been on the receiving end of such love for much of my life as a child, teenager and as an …