Claiborne Parish School Board meeting July 14. See all (1) Enhance this page - Upload photos! Pam Smelley is a wonderful teacher, and you do not have to own a dulcimer, there are always extra dulcimers available.The Mountain Dulcimer Jam sessions will be held on the last Friday of each month from 2 4 p.m. LAKE POVERTY POINT The crappie bite has slowed but plenty of eating-sized catfish are being caught. Our children deserve a safe and wholesome environment in which to learn. Jessica Williams is the Director at the LUMCFSs Family Counseling Center in Ruston. When I see the client become more relaxed and be more open, thats when change can occur., If youre wondering if you need mental health therapy, Jessica says to be honest with yourself and ask if youre having a hard time getting out of bed or taking care of yourself. This whopper of a Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) was caught on Saturday, August 6, on Corney Lake in the Summerfield/Weldon community by Jules Ellis Colvin. Go get registered to vote, exercise your right to vote, and take someone with you to vote. Not only do I feel my 33 years of classroom experience and my educational background will be of great benefit, but my love of learning is a great asset. I wanted to woodshop a record together that felt like Nebraska, says Canterbury of his first self-produced record. And lastly, a healthy school must have families who value education and engage in their childrens education. Sheriff Sam Dowies Phone (318) 927-2011 Fax (318) 927-2550 Jail. 17 Homer LA Homes for Sale. These windows were covered by the new brick 425 building, which had windows facing southward, which were then covered by the 423 building, and so forth. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707. CANEY LAKE The bass are schooling with some in the 4-5 pound range caught on topwater lures with soft plastics taking some beneath the breaking schools. As the 2022-23 school year is beginning, Louisiana State Police would like to remind motorists to drive with extra care and be especially aware of school zone speed limits, school buses loading or unloading children, and children walking or biking to school. I also obtained an Associate Business Degree from Smith Business School in Dallas, Texas. Understanding that hurt people are often the ones that hurt other people makes a difference. He said, I am excited to welcome our top state official for housing and top federal official for Louisiana USDA Rural Development to Claiborne Parish. We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break. Operation Ice Cream was headed up by the Springhill Police Department with assistance from the Webster Parish Sheriff's Office, Bossier City PD, Bossier Sheriff's Office, Louisiana State . Catfishing has been good on trotlines and set hooks using gold fish or small bream for bait. Amaria recently signed with one of the most prestigious talent agencies in the world, United Talent Agency, where she will be in the company of other talents such as Tori Kelly, DJ Khaled, Machine Gun Kelly, Offset and more. LAKE ST. JOHN Catfishing is good, bream fishing is fair while crappie and bass are slow. I was fishing in an area off the bank, but not too far from the docks, he said. Jenkins will be speaking at First Baptist Church in Homer later this month. We have lost another community leader and advocate for education. Box 659, Junction City, AR - Unopposed. This event is recognized as the most prestigious educational event in the state. Such brings up a good questionwhen we hold a door open for someone else, do we do so for us or for them? For more than 40 years, Main Street America has provided a practical, adaptable, and impactful framework for community-driven, comprehensive revitalization. This would not be possible without the kind and generous support of Claiborne Parishs honorary members. Email HYPERLINK to: NAACP6053.ClaiborneParish@gmail.com; NAACP6053.Scholarship@gmail.com or call Sadie Flucas, 318-927-6411. The annual meeting of the Summerfield Water System, Inc. will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, June 21st at the Summerfield Fire Station. I felt the bite and it woke me up and I set the hook. To purchase prior to the day of the event, contact David Robinson, Alma Malone, James Ridley, Sonya Webb and Janell Brown. . That money goes straight to this facility.. This is another example of the historic efforts taken to preserve the wonderful historic treasure that is our courthouse. 1890-current Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1777-1963 or use the U.S. Andrew believes the answers to these questions are yes. The crappie bite has slowed but plenty of catfish and bream can be caught. Songs about liquor stores, truck stops, low-rent motels, and the grifters and transients that frequent them. Those who donated school supplies included Pafford EMS, Adreya Burks, Tiera Bursey, Community Coordinating Council, Inc, Meisha Franklin, Toni Butler, Jackie Roberts, Terrance Thompson, Essie Winzer, Lakeasha Harris, Patricia Amos, Tonya Amos, Adarian Williams, Linda Mozeke, Tommy Sanders, Amid Hill, Alonzo and Rita Mitchell, Samuel Seals, Deterise Addison, Timika Robinson, Latausha Butler Eddings and Coca Cola. The Mailing Services filing is Docket No. A Father's Day Edition of a Flag Football Game was held June 19, 2022 at Mayfield Park, sponsored by Homer Parks & Recreation. Pam Camp Suggs, Ronald Day, Linda Volentine, Vince Ory, Bill and Kathy Hightower, Wesley Harris, Jaquelyn Tripp, Mary Wynn, and others Im sure Ive omitted, collaborate on and published an annual Historic Claiborne book that contains vignettes of the history of our area. At registration, that person will need to present a letter on the organizations letterhead and signed by the leader of the organization naming them as the representative for the organization. Catfish are still biting cold worms fished off the banks. According to Garden Medias 2022 Garden Trends Report, people are creating zones for optimal use of space. The fear of the unknown is even worse, because were afraid of something and we dont even know exactly what were afraid of. He suggested reading the news and being aware, but told TG-J, dont let yourself get enmeshed with the news. 14:95(M) may carry and conceal such handgun while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled dangerous substance., Also of note, Act 680 clearly explains that, A permittee armed with a handgun in accordance with this Section or a person carrying a weapon pursuant to R.S. There are a number of deer repellent sprays on the market that will repel deer when you spray them on your plants. 3, Homer, LA, Roger Smith, No Party, 414 W. Sixth St., Homer, LA, Ann Brown - Incumbent, Republican, 124 Jackson Ln., Athens, LA - Unopposed, Aldermen - Village of Athens - Three to be elected, Brenda S. English - Incumbent, Republican, P.O. A.D. said they could've all been shot or put in a Nazi prison camp. He was never in the combat zone. But this year, everyone involved seemed more moved and emotional. If they fail in their instructional endeavor, they not only fail the students but our society as well. OUACHITA RIVER The river has started falling and this should create some good fishing over the next week or so. Love The Boot cleanup set for Saturday, June 25 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Auburn has the number 1 engineering school in Alabama, Seals told TG-J. Electric fences are helpful but will not be as effective as an eight foot tall woven wire fence. If you are struggling with addiction or simply need support and encouragement, Claiborne Parish Krewe will be offering AA/NA meetings every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Homer City Hall located at 400 East Main Street. Williams received his bachelors degree in 1950 and his masters degree in 1963, both from Southern University. Fees are $100 per team. Claiborne Memorial Medical Center is excited to announce Julys Employees of the Month - Sissy Estep and Juanita Faulkner from the Homer Medical Clinic. $50 will be given to the first 50 persons receiving the vaccine. Appointments must be made to receive the vaccine. In recent years, the worlds 42 billion doors have been drawing sharp criticism. Bass are in the cuts and run-outs with spinners working best. Review. Scammers often pretend to be contacting you on behalf of the government. The Department of Veterans Affairs recently estimated there to be 292,586 Veterans living in Louisiana. So dont let anyone hinder you from achieving your goals or tell you that you cant be great, Bennie concluded. But change is imminent in medical care for female veterans using the VA. Every time a mom dies from a preventable cause related to pregnancy or childbirth, it's shameful in the richest nation on the face of the Earth," Army National Guard veteran and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth told Military.com in late 2021 after sponsoring the PROTECTING MOMS WHO SERVE ACT. We believe the teachings of Christ, and it doesnt matter if youre Christian or not, those are the guiding principles that allow us to help those that are hurting. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. LAKE DARBONNE Bass fishing has been fair to good with topwater lures taking fish early with soft plastic working best later in the day. Evergreen, Louisiana, the sleepy little community in Webster Parish bordering the line of Claiborne Parish, is home to a residential recovery program that helps women with children, pregnant women, and women who dont have children, with their life-controlling addictions. The primary member on the account must be the one to register and present identification. Very rude employees. Playing all the classics from the 60's to the 90's! Others from Homer Lodge #152 in the photo and their office are; (left to right); Wayne Hatfield, Chaplain; Steve Risner, Secretary; Most Worshipful Jay McCallum; Jim Slaton; Worshipful Master of Homer Lodge #152; Michael Allen, Senior Deacon and Tony Allen, Treasurer. Representing the Class of 99 were Coach Marcus Jackson and Antwan Cato, who brought basketballs to be donated to area children in memory of Derwin Lewis. LAKE POVERTY POINT Bream and catfish have been good while bass and crappie are slow to fair. If youre hurt by someone, can you look past that and see the hurt in that person?. Homer, LA. What child or adult for that matter doesnt love digging in and playing with dirt? 604 N Main St, Homer, LA 71040. We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break. Claiborne Academy Board of Directors is proud to announce the hiring of Mr. Eric E. Carter as our new head of school. Figuring out the best plants for your garden may be trial and error but many of these plants are Louisiana Super Plants and are tested and proven to do well in our climate. 24 hr NA Helpline # 1-585-DONT-USE (1-585-366-8873) About Narcotics Anonymous: NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Deer are such graceful creatures. I am inspired by their steadfast leadership and innovative solutions to drive essential local recovery efforts, support small businesses, and nurture vibrant downtown districts.. Single-piece letter, additional ounce - $0.20 to $0.24. For information, call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259. ! And according to everyone she works with and comes into contact with - Heather Brooks is a tiny but mighty package of fun. The very first ever Collaboration of Vendors is set for August 6, 2022 from 10am-4pm at Homer City Hall in Homer. He served in World War II and had a remarkable story about his treatment in a foreign land during battle and how things were here when he came back home. Where did they get oysters in North Louisiana? He then attended Louisiana Tech University, and upon receiving bachelors and masters degrees in music education, incidentally served as the director of music at First Baptist Church in Bernice for forty years. Dont forget this Saturday 7/23 Back to School Bash at Mayfield Park. (Photo courtesy of Jackie Roberts). The rodeo starts at 8 p.m. General Admission for the rodeo is $10 and children 10 and under get in free. For latest information, call Misty at Kels Cove at 331-2730 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498. Qualifying for the November 8, 2022 election concluded Friday with the following candidates filing for positions open in Claiborne Parish: Member of School Board District 1 - One to be elected, Chris Bailey, No Party, 2798 Bailey Town Rd., Haynesville, LA, Patrice "Pat" Lee, No Party, 2229 Barber Creek, Bernice, LA, Patricia Shirey Stevens, Independent, 14189 Hwy. HOMER, La. Scammers tell you to PAY in a specific way. Homer News author Connect Homer's annual Burning Basket event, not open to public during pandemic, will be streamed online People still will have an opportunity to see the completed basket in. No report on bass. BATON ROUGE The Louisiana Department of Education (the Department) today announced the 2023 Teacher and Principal of the Year state-level winners. Claiborne NAACP Chapter #6053 hosted the Annual Juneteenth Adult Fit Camp Sat., June 18, 2022 at Mayfield Park. There are a lot of really good apps out there. The cops didnt like me; the cops didnt like them, Wilkerson wrote. In 2021, Claiborne Parish hired me to teach the Gifted Program. Some folks opt for an electric fence because they are cheaper. Scott Martin, Twyla Hilton, Janet Holland and Homer High Principal William Simms assisted with the ceremony. On the opposing extreme fringe of domineering sexism, a woman who holds doors open for a man can be sometimes viewed as trying to diminish traditionally male roles. 1509 N 3rd St Jena, LA 71342. a weekly newspaper dedicated to the progress and growth of LaSalle Parish. For latest information, call Misty at Kels Cove at 331-2730 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498. It is now recommended that seniors have a second Covid booster. 40:1321(K). Please remember Quez, his mom, family and friends in your prayers that God may ease the pain of his absence. Act 680 states, No individual to whom a concealed handgun permit is issued or a person carrying a weapon pursuant to R.S. Members who bring their registration card will be entered into a drawing for a $500 gift card. I currently serve as pastor of Athens Community Church and Mt. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707. Lewis said fishing for him was slow as well, but he got the right bite at the right time. The guest speaker will be Rashid A. Claiborne Parish Sheriff Sam Dowies has secured certified/trained instructors who now work for the CPSO. Volunteers included Homer High FBLA and sponsor David Robinson, Town of Homer workers, Memorial Funeral Home employees and a host of volunteers from the community. Wow, what a feeling! We have traumatic events in our lives where we have car accidents and crime and rape, but we have small traumas where we get inundated with bad things, little things that we often dismiss. This is a fun two person scramble with food and drink, door prizes, cash payouts to three places in three flights, and the coveted Golden Shaft award for the winners. This is a fun two person scramble with food and drink, door prizes, cash payouts to three places in three flights, and the coveted Golden Shaft award for the winners. We can see who you are and what your struggles are and begin to personalize your education. Mrs. Brooks is a recent graduate of the Louisiana Superintendents Academy. 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