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Be still
Wow. David Owen of the Honey Hole in West Monroe has a great tackle shop and a great ministry. When he shared this on Facebook this week, I really needed it. I hope it helps you sort out the insanity around us right now. Thanks for the message, David: “The Lord will fight for you; … Continue reading
D’Arbonne gets legislative approval!
Thanks to a group of folks that aren’t afraid to think out of the box — led by Lincoln/Union State Rep. Chris Turner, D’Arbonne resident and pro fisherman Steve Adams and Farmerville Mayor John Crow — Lake D’Arbonne got a great legislative shot in the arm and some positive statewide recognition last week. Letting people … Continue reading
Back to the basics
We’re in dire straits as a country right now. People are worried, confused and often without direction. But things are looking up when you know that God knows. It’s not about a country or a disease or politics, as bad as things may seem there. It’s about you first, and those that you love, lead … Continue reading
Bussey Big Bass Challenge
Last year about this time, the big bass in the newly opened Bussey Brake were producing a “WOW FACTOR” for area fishermen. Tyler Stewart landed a lake record at 12.74 pounds. More than three 10-pound plus largemouth were weighed in and verified. As pressure mounted on the reservoir, word was that even more were caught, … Continue reading
ICAST: Orlando’s “reel” Magic Kingdom
This is long, but so was “War and Peace”. So grab a cup of coffee and your credit card…. Recently I got to go to Orlando and the Magic Kingdom on a business trip. No, not the one with Mickey Mouse. The one where the seven million square foot Orlando Exhibition Hall was full the … Continue reading
Fishing for a license…
I haven’t been fishing in Louisiana since my license expired at the end of June, but I plan on going next week. So I went to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries webpage and clicked on the buy a license tab. I’ve been buying a Louisiana fishing license for more than 50 years, so … Continue reading
Watermelon time!
The past year has been crazy and affected a lot of events, including the classic Lake D’Arbonne Country celebration of the Watermelon Festival in Farmerville. Well, wait no more. It’s here. This is Watermelon Festival week! The festival is a 3 day event, beginning with the Little Miss Watermelon Pageant Thursday and ending Saturday night … Continue reading
Blog gone fishin’
Blog gone fishin’. That’ll give the keyboard a little time to cool off and us to re-energize. Maybe some fish will be harmed, maybe they won’t. Either way, ya’ll be safe and remember to patronize and say thanks to our sponsors. We wouldn’t be here without them. You can find out more about them by … Continue reading
Seeking Happy
Proverbs 10:28 “The hope of the righteous will be gladness, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.”
Welcome, Benoit Ford North
We bid two good friends, Joe and John Preaus, a fond goodbye and happy retirement wishes for the decades of service and sales they helped provide at Preaus Motors in Farmerville. They were also one of our ground level sponsors of lakedarbonnelife.com and constant supporters from year one. There’s good news, too, from the new … Continue reading
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