Marksville seeks 'good homes for good dogs' at city pound
Wed, 02/01/2017 - 4:00am
The City of Marksville’s “dog pound” facility usually has a number of “really good dogs” needing good homes.
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Several student groups performed during the Parent & Family Engagement Fair on Jan. 26. The Avoyelles High Mustang Marching Band, under direction of Anne Lemoine, presented the Star Spangled Banner to start the event and entertained the crowd with the school’s fight song, “The Horse” later in the evening. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
The floor of the Avoyelles Plaza banquet/reception hall in Mansura was packed with an estimated 1,000 students and their parents and family members during the Avoyelles School District’s annual Parent & Family Engagement Fair. The district’s 10 schools and several early childhood education centers in the parish had informational booths on the activities at the schools. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Avoyelles School District holds 'party' for families
Wed, 02/01/2017 - 4:00am
Educators for generations have urged parents to take an active interest and role in their children’s education.
Rep. Abraham announces satellite office hours
Tue, 01/31/2017 - 3:04pm
WASHINGTON - Congressman Ralph Abraham, M.D., (R), announced the following satellite office hours for Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, East Feliciana, Grant, LaSalle, St. Helena, St.
BESE ties, 5-5, on Red River Charter application
Tue, 01/31/2017 - 4:00am
In baseball, a tie goes to the runner. In government votes, a tie means nothing changes.
La. Hwy 1176 in Eola closed for for emergency bridge repairs
Mon, 01/30/2017 - 4:15pm
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that bridge number 805-09-0045-1 will be closed to all traffic for emergency repairs beginning immediately and