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Community Leader and Former Allen Parish Police Juror Buddy Farris Passes Away at 80

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Oakdale, LA — The community of Allen Parish is mourning the loss of a prominent public servant, Allie Marvin “Buddy” Farris, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Farris, a longstanding member of the Allen Parish Police Jury and one-time president of the jury, was remembered for his devoted service spanning two decades. Farris’s tenure as a police juror was marked by significant contributions to the region, including his advocacy for local infrastructure projects such as the development of a reservoir, the construction of a new parish jail, and securing the establishment of the … Read more

Little Rock’s Two Rivers Bridge Renamed to Honor Visionary ‘Buddy the Builder’ Villines

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Little Rock, Arkansas – In a ceremonial event at Two Rivers Park, local officials announced the renaming of Two Rivers Bridge to honor the legacy of the late Floyd G. “Buddy” Villines, a dedicated public servant known for his significant contributions to the community. The bridge, a popular local landmark opened to the public in the summer of 2011, will now carry the name of a man remembered for his dedication to enhancing infrastructural connectivity in Central Arkansas. Villines, who was fondly referred to as “Buddy the Builder,” played a pivotal role in the development … Read more

Beloved Mississippi Circuit Judge “Buddy” McDonald Passes Away at 75

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PICAYUNE, Miss. – Claiborne “Buddy” McDonald IV, a respected judge and long-serving prosecutor in south-central Mississippi, has passed away at the age of 75. McDonald, who sat on a circuit court and was known for his fairness and adherence to the law, died on Monday at Forrest General Hospital after battling an undisclosed illness. McDonald, commonly referred to as “Buddy,” had been described by his colleague, Judge Prentiss Harrell, as a compassionate and fair judge who upheld the law firmly. His dedication and commitment to justice will be sorely missed, according to Harrell. McDonald was … Read more