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Union Parish Courthouse Environmental Inspection Update     During the initial HVAC inspection at the Union Parish Courthouse—conducted prior to the start of the replacement project—inspectors identified small amounts of asbestos in a few areas of the building. Before construction on the new HVAC system can begin, these areas must be fully remediated.    During the asbestos Read more

By: Danielle Harkins On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Union General Hospital (UGH) in Farmerville, Louisiana, hosted a special celebration in honor of its 50th Anniversary. The event opened with a welcome from UGH Board President Tim Tettleton, followed by an invocation from Bro. Kurt Auger of First Baptist Church of Farmerville. A special recognition from Read more

“Since John Belton‘s announcement that he would not be seeking re-election as the DA of the Third Judicial District, I have been encouraged by law-enforcement, community leaders, and members of the business community to run for that District Attorney position,” Cary Brown said. Brown is scheduled to have a campaign kickoff event on July 29 Read more

By: Danielle Harkins To understand the value of the Transitional Work Program (TWP) at the Union Parish Detention Center, it’s important to look back at its origins and impact over the years. The TWP is a vital program that allows qualifying inmates—after a thorough application and vetting process—to work outside the detention center at approved Read more

By: Danielle Harkins In 1839, Union Parish constructed its first courthouse as the central hub of the newly forming parish. As the years passed and the community evolved, the need for an updated facility became evident. In 1962, a new courthouse was built on the same historic square, honoring the community’s request to keep the Read more

By: Danielle Harkins. (January 2nd Edition) Investigation Underway After Gunshots Reported in the Courthouse Area     On the night of December 22, at approximately 11:00 PM, eleven gunshots were heard near the Union Parish Courthouse.   Deputies from the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office (UPSO) and officers from the Farmerville Police Department (FPD), who were patrolling nearby, Read more

By: Robin Adams. (January 9th Edition) Reeves Memorial Medical Center Prepares for New Era with Anticipation of New Facility’s Completion     Excitement is building at Reeves Memorial Medical Center as staff and board members eagerly anticipate the completion of their state-of-the-art hospital facility, with a substantial completion date set for December 1, 2025. The project Read more

By: Danielle Harkins     Senator Stewart Cathey addressed the Union Parish Police Jury regarding upcoming funding opportunities and changes to the tax code. He began by expressing his gratitude to the jurors for allowing him to speak.    “This is the time of year I want to come to you concerning extra funding we may have Read more

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