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The Beacon Bulletin
Click here for a copy of the October 2009 Beacon Bulletin newsletter.Click Here
Forty for Forty Campaign
Join Friends of the Library in 2009 as we celebrate the April 20, 1969 opening of library on the site of the former Smith Hotel. Give to the Forty for Forty campaign by donating $40 to purchase a book in honor, memory, or to recognize a local business/individual. A Fortieth Birthday celebration will be held Thursday, April 16 from 2:00-4:00 at the Union Parish Library. Celebrate forty years of library service and give to make a difference in the next forty years! Download the application here.Click Here
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Friends of the Union Public Library
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Internet Use Policy
Please preview the Internet Use Policy. Computer users that do not follow guidelines in policy will be restricted from computer use. Click Here
Retire Union Parish
Visit the new Retire Union Parish website at www.RetireUnionParish.org and learn about the great quality of life that we call home!
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On the Calendar:  Monday, 11/30/2009
Synergy Brass Band: The Union Parish Arts Council hosts the brass band Synergy for morning and afternoon sessions with the Farmerville High School band. An evening performance will be open to the public. Calendar

News
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Jackson 'moonwalk' glove sells for $350K

The gleaming glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 has been auctioned off for $350,000.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:38:51 GMT
Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear sites

Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:47:07 GMT
Lawyer: Ex-Air Force nurse sped patients' deaths

A prosecutor has told a court martial that a former Air Force nurse killed three terminally ill patients with excessive medication ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:45:07 GMT
Senate votes to move ahead on health care

Democratic leaders secured the last two votes to move ahead on historic health care legislation, clearing the way for a Saturday ...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:54:41 GMT
McCain: 'Enjoyed' reading Sarah Palin book

U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin's new memoir and downplayed any tension ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:39:06 GMT
Rocket hits luxury hotel in Afghan capital

A rocket hit outside the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan's capital late Saturday, wounding at least two, the Interior Ministry ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:30:51 GMT
Italy asks for life in prison for U.S. woman in murder trial

Prosecutors on Saturday were expected to request life in prison for an American student and her former boyfriend accused of killing ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:57:01 GMT
Officials: China mine explosion kills 42, traps 66

A gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 23 people and trapping another 90 nearly a third ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:46:58 GMT
Bangladeshi mom wants twins to stay in Australia

The mother who gave up conjoined Bangladeshi newborn twins for adoption said Saturday she is overjoyed the toddlers have been ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:30:16 GMT
Italian police seize 2 men linked to Mumbai attacks

Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son who allegedly spent just over $200 to set up a reliable and untraceable ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:58:44 GMT
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