Downsville News

Louisiana State troopers arrested a Union Parish man Sunday on a drunk driving warrant.

The state Department of Transportation and Development has closed Louisiana 145 seven-tenths of a mile south of its intersection with Louisiana 15 in Union Parish.

Theresa Frost of Calhoun, La. and Leon Underwood of West Monroe, La. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Underwood, to Eddie Bailey, son of Penny Devincent of Downsville, La.

After all the rain the past few weeks, Twin City Dragway was packed with racers and fans enjoying the great weather during the final Bayou Classic races.

Jackie Woods of Monroe, La. and Ron Woods of North Little Rock, Ark. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Erin Woods, to Andrew Joseph York, son of Joe and Teresa York of Calhoun, La.

James and Brenda Frost Patrick of Downsville, La. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Lynn Patrick, to Justin Clint Williams, son of Sheila Williams of Farmerville and Tim and Mandy Williams of Sibley, La.

BREAKING NEWS: SCHOOL CLOSURES RIGHT NOW--- MOREHOUSE PARISH SCHOOLS LET OUT AT 1PM, EARLIER TODAY--- JUNCTION CITY SCHOOLS, DOWNSVILLE SCHOOLS, AND UNION PARISH SCHOOLS ALL CLOSED EARLY TODAY.

Jessica and David exchanged marriage vows at 3:00 p.m. on October 3 at Tall Oaks Lodge in Farmerville.

John and LaDonna Robeaux of Downsville are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Andrea Lanae Robeaux, to Lane Hal McGaha, both of Ruston.

Louisiana Tech's summer quarter commencement exercises were Aug. 20. Diplomas were awarded to 274 graduates.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal awarded Union Parish $436,855 in Bernice Wednesday while on of his Working Tour of Louisiana.

Several Ouachita Parish Police Jurors voiced displeasure with Ward 6 Constable William "Bill" Matheny's decision to seek election for the position.

At the July Union Parish School Board meeting, two motions were approved that affect student transfers within the district.

At the July Union Parish School Board meeting, two motions were approved that affect student transfers within the district.

Ella Davis of Quitman has registered a trademark for a method of teaching titled, 'A+ Special Education Classroom.' Davis said the program is designed 'to help special students make A's.' Davis has written a book with the same title, which she hopes to have published soon.

Here's a list of the winners for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Karl Wallace,II of Downsville won Groceries for a year.

Students at risk of dropping out after being unable to pass the eighth grade LEAP test now have another alternative on the horizon.

It's hot and dusty with smells of horses and hay, and they would rather be there than any place else on earth.

Mr. and Mrs. David Chop of Winnfield, La. announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Haley Claire Chop, to Mr.

Career Technical College has named the recipients of its inaugural High School Merit Scholarships program.