Library To Hold Literature Program On Louisiana In the Civil War 03/19/2008 COMMUNITY The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- The Union Parish Library at 202 West Jackson Street in Farmerville will be co-sponsoring with the Bernice Historical Society, a six-week series of readings and discussions about the Civil War as it was experienced within Louisiana.  The program, entitled, "Battleground Louisiana: Civil Wa... View
	Meet Your Neighbor 03/19/2008 PEOPLE The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- This  week The Banner would like to introduce you to  Ashley Bowman and Logan Puckett.... View
	Stolen car recovered 03/18/2008 CRIME The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- Bernice resident Federico Zuniga came by  the Bernice police department at approximately 9:25 PM Saturday night to report the theft of his 1997 Chevy Camero. Early Sunday morning a vehicle, matching the description of the stolen Camero, was spotted in the woods just off US Hwy. 167 in Mid... View
	Draw-down hot topic at Lake Commission meeting 02/28/2008 ENVIRONMENT The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- The Lake Commission members had a very busy meeting discussing the pros and cons of the Draw down of Lake D'Arbonne for drinking water purposes.... View
	Area Firefighter and EMT Take State Honors 02/28/2008 ACCOMPLISHMENT The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- Firefighters, law enforcement officers and those who cover medical emergencies are viewed as heroes by those they serve.... View
	It?s On to the LHSAA Class 1A Playoffs for BHS Boys Basketball 02/28/2008 SPORTS - BOYS BASKETBALL The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- For the first time in 28 years the BHS boys defeated Grambling in a District game. The Bears ended their regular season with a 19-7-0 record. They are ranked 6-4-0 in district which put them in the playoffs for the first time since 2003-04. They suffered only one loss at home and that was against A... View
	FHS Class responds to questionable conduct 02/19/2008 LETTERS The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- I am writing in response to a letter that was published a week ago in The Gazette concerning the material content and conduct presented at the Farmerville High School Talent Show on January 31, 2008. It seems that certain persons may have taken an offense to some of the acts presented, and while, w... View
	Rebel League in danger of folding 02/14/2008 SPORTS - BASEBALL The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- The Bernice Youth Program needs your help. The Rebel League, one of the oldest Dixie Youth summer baseball programs in Louisiana, is in danger of folding with only two teams remaining in the league. Bernice has long been one of the six teams composing this league, and a decision must be made as to ... View
	UCA Girls Basketball 02/06/2008 SPORTS - GIRLS BASKETBALL The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- Congratulations to both the Union Christian Academy girls and boys junior varsity basketball teams for finishing second in the Arkansas-Louisiana Christian Athletic League (ALCAL). Pictured here are the Lady Lions. They finished the season at 9-2 in conference play and 4-2 in district play. They wi... View
	The Teacher Applicant 02/06/2008 COLUMNIST The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching prospect said, let me see if I've got this right:... View
	Vote ?Yes? on Hospital Tax Renewal... 02/05/2008 GUEST OPINION The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- Union Parish is buzzing with YELLOW BULLDOZIERS ? ORANGE BARRELS ? CONSTRUCTION SIGNS ? SURVEY TEAMS ? NEW BUSINESSES? NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION ? LOW UNEMPLOYMENT... View
	Bernice Nursing & Rehab?s New Executive Director Sonya Ott is the new Executive Director of Bernice... 02/05/2008 HEALTH The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- Sonya was born in El Dorado, AR. to Alfred and Annette Cates. Her grandparents were Harmon (Cotton) and Ruby I. Groves. They all lived in the Mt. Union, Faircrest Community. ... View
	Former Marion Police Chief, looking for a fresh approach to technical training 02/05/2008 PEOPLE The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- There?s just something about ?coming home?. Marion?s former Police Chief, Lum Farr, has once again returned to his native Union Parish, not to retire, but to begin yet another new career as Assistant Dean of Farmerville?s Technical College.... View
	Area family shares St. Jude story as Radiothon approaches 02/05/2008 HEALTH The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- At age six months, he had surgery for cancer.... View
	Bernice High Student has poems published 01/29/2008 ACCOMPLISHMENT The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- When Jon Eric Bowman was killed in service, Cee-Cee Rocket wrote a poem for his mother Jill Puckett and gave it to her. The poem was later printed in The Banner. ... View
	INFORMATION ABOUT DERKSEN 01/29/2008 SMALL TOWN BUSINESS The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- Our company was founded by Mennonite craftsmen who established a tradition of excellence in construction and workmanship.... View
	My View on the Sparta Aquifer 01/29/2008 GUEST OPINION The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- Plus or minus fifty years ago an artesian well was not too uncommon. At that time the Sparta Aquifer was under pressure. If the surface elevation were low enough, when the driller punched into the Aquifer, water would flow to the surface without a pump. Those days are gone.... View
	Maxine Crow ?Yoohoo? Gillum Obituary 01/29/2008 OBITUARY The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- Funeral service for Maxine Crow Gillum, 90, of Farmerville, LA, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating was Rev. Kurt Auger and Rev. Roger Johnson. Interment followed in Farmerville City Cemetery.... View
	Meet Your Neighbor 01/29/2008 PEOPLE The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- It is apparent that 19 year old Zack Dudley?s biggest fan is his mom. Cathy Dudley contacted me not long ago proudly telling me all about her teenage son.... View
	What does BIDCO and Tina Turner have in common? 01/29/2008 FESTIVE EVENT The Banner / STPNS Bernice, Louisiana (STPNS)- Last year it was Cher, this year it will be Tina. Once again the members of Bernice Industrial Development Corporation will offer an evening of fun and entertainment at their annual BIDCO Business Appreciation Banquet.... View