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See ‘ya, sucka

Remember Mr. T on the old “A Team” television show? Right before he was getting ready to pound somebody to teach them a lesson, he’d call them “Sucka”. Well, Sterlington City Councilman Matt Talbert turned the tables on a different Mr. T recently. The growing feral hog population in this area is made even worse … Continue reading →

Folding shirts and scoring deer

Greg Hicks is good about making people happy. He does it quite often, especially when a big trophy buck measures out like you expect it to. But he can also let the air out of your deer hunting balloon in a hurry. Greg is to deer hunting what digital scales are to lunker bass. They … Continue reading →

The most important season

Bells, frost and yard mowed

In the movie that I watch at least once every Christmas with my wife, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, one of the key sound bites centers around old Clarence the Angel-in-waiting. Finally at the end, Clarence gets his wings. And the famous quote is fulfilled as a bell on the Christmas tree jingles. Jimmy Stewart smiles. … Continue reading →

Senses of Thanksgiving

What are you thankful for? My list is long and one thing on it is this great piece of writing from Union Parish resident Kelby Ouchley, who wrote the following Thanksgiving message. Writing from the heart is easy to spot. This is it. Thanks for letting us share it, Kelby. He has written several books … Continue reading →

Get out and fish!

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering a unique, incentive-based fishing experience with its 2020 Get Out and Fish! Derby during Thanksgiving week. Anglers can catch and report tagged catfish beginning Saturday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 29, at a Get Out and Fish! site to receive a fishing prize pack from LWDF. … Continue reading →

K&M scoring big time!

K&M Coffee, Corks and Camo isn’t just a bait stand on the shores of Lake D’Arbonne where you can stop and pick up some shiners, crickets and a bag of ice. Oh sure, you can do that, too. It’s a one-stop sportsman’s shopping spot plus a great place to eat. It’s the kind of place … Continue reading →

Crappie.com weekend

Don’t forget this weekend’s big crappie.com gathering at the Lake D’Arbonne State Park. Even if you don’t want to fish, grab a little something to eat and come visit with some of the area’s crappie fishermen and have a good time. The gathering is Nov 12..13..14, 2020 at Lake Darbonne State Park! Every year on … Continue reading →

Keeping an eye on the deer

Are you keeping an eye on the deer? Game cameras have changed the way we hunt deer for the most part. Some think they give the hunters an unfair advantage when you can see what deer are coming to your feeder or stand and at what time. But for the most part, they can help, … Continue reading →

We need the truth