Category: Articles
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Gun Shots Ring Out Before Christmas
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
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One Year and Counting
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
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Senator Talks Taxes
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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Press Release
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Broadband Services Completes Construction of First Tower
Matt Williams and Chad Kennedy with Broadband Services of Union Parish were in attendance at the June Union Parish Police Jury meeting. During the meeting, Matt had the opportunity to speak to everyone in attendance, and those who were watching the Union Parish Police Jury’s meeting on the Facebook Live video. These men and their staff… Read more
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Downsville Community Charter School Advances to Phase 2 of Construction
Executive Director Tony Cain is enthusiastic about the ongoing developments at Downsville Community Charter School. This past year, both the baseball and softball teams celebrated their seasons on newly constructed fields, inaugurated with ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Additionally, a state-of-the-art agriculture building was completed during the last school year. Phase 2, which will be announced soon, includes… Read more
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Farmers Focus on 2024 Season
Coming back this year after a Championship win the Farmers and Staff are focusing on maintaining their skills, and being focused on being physically and mentally fit! “Our men are currently attending summer workouts beginning at 5:30 am each weekday morning! I want our men disciplined on getting up early, getting in our work outs… Read more
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Splash Pad Opens for Summer
June 6, 2024 Summertime means kids are out of school and looking for things to do to enjoy their break. Thursday, May 23rd the ‘Splash Pad’ opened for children to enjoy for FREE. The Splash Pad is located behind the Boys and Girls Club on 606 Bernice St, Farmerville, La. Families can drop by between… Read more
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Downsville Man Blesses Veterans
Brad Lowe of Downsville is the proprietor of Porch Gliders for Veterans, an organization dedicated to providing free gliders to Veterans. Each month, Lowe conducts a Facebook drawing to select a recipient for a free glider. For the month of April, the lucky winner was Kenneth Boyett of Bernice, who was thrilled to receive the… Read more
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2024 Gold Award Winner
Alan Futch, proprietor of Dean of Flowers in Farmerville, Louisiana, was recently presented with the prestigious ‘Gold Award’ during the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce Banquet, an esteemed recognition marking the pinnacle of excellence in the local business community. While chatting with Alan about the history of the flower shop he told a few things… Read more