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NEWSPAPER HEADLINE
Farmers Ready to Hit the Field: New Season, New Coach, and New Energy
August 10, 2026
Friday, August 7th, the Union Parish Farmers football coaches and players welcomed members of the media to the field for a special Media Day as the team prepares to kick off the 2026 football season.
Last season is officially in the rearview mirror, and the Farmers are focused on what lies ahead. With a new head coach, new players stepping into key roles and a schedule packed with tough competition, there is plenty of excitement surrounding Farmers football.
That excitement is especially evident when talking with new Head Coach Dimitri Carr ...READ MORE
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