Two proposed ordinances -- one to put more teeth in a “saggy pants” law and the other to apply a simpler definition to what constitiutes “loud music” -- were defeated at the Bunkie City Council me
In an effort to meet the needs of the large Native American population in the Houston area and their respective tribal members, the Marksville-based Tunica-Biloxi Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta T
Marksville’s community centers will no longer be available as “pop up” night clubs or other for-profit events, the City Council decided at its Feb. 12 meeting.
Avoyelles Public Charter's Lady Vikings advanced to the quarter-finals of the Class-AA girls basketball playoffs with a 71-57 victory over Independence on Monday. They will play No.
Recently appointed Avoyelles Port Commission members were sworn into office on Feb. 17. From left, are Tony Pierite, Penn Lemoine, James Sampson, Sullivan “Butch” Batiste, Barry Laiche, State Rep. Daryl Deshotel, Scott Williams and Patrick Deshotel. Not pictured is Bryan Naquin, who will represent the Bunkie area in Police Jury District 8. There is a vacancy in Police Jury District 5, which includes part of the Marksville area, that will be appointed in the near future. {Photo provided by Barry Laiche}
There will be six new and three returning members of the Avoyelles Port Commission for the next four years.
Overall enrollment dropped by only four students between the official Oct. 1 and Feb.
Baton Rouge police officer Craig Russell makes a point during the class for local and area patrol officers. The Attorney General’s Office sponsored two half-day workshops on Feb. 3 on how police officers should handle initial contact with victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Police academies do a good job of training law enforcement officers in how to treat suspects of a crime.
Obituaries
Funeral Mass for Marguerite Lemoine of Moreauville will begin at 11:00am on Thursday, February 27th, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Moreauville with Fr. Jose Pallipurath officiating.
Funeral Mass for David Clark of Dupont will begin at 12:00pm on Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Dupont with Fr. Joseph Desimone officiating.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy “Bibby” Scallan Lafargue will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Funeral Mass for Lucille Mose of Mansura will begin at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport with Fr.
Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Brenagh Stafford will be on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Melancon Funeral Home with Rev. Freddie Johnson officiating.
Sports
Avoyelles Public Charter's Lady Vikings advanced to the quarter-finals of the Class-AA girls basketball playoffs with a 71-57 victory over Independence on Monday. They will play No.
Tyler Couvillion, 14, of Hessmer sends the ball down the alley during the state Special Olympics Bowling Tournament on Jan. 11 in Baton Rouge.
Tyler Couvillion, 14, of Hessmer bowled an 89 to earn a gold medal in his division at the Louisiana Special Olympics Tournament in Baton Rouge on Jan. 11.
By Raymond L. Daye
Perhaps THE game in boys basketball last week was the “battle of the M-villes” on Jan. 21.
By Raymond L. Daye
Lifestyle
Tyler Couvillion, 14, of Hessmer sends the ball down the alley during the state Special Olympics Bowling Tournament on Jan. 11 in Baton Rouge.
Tyler Couvillion, 14, of Hessmer bowled an 89 to earn a gold medal in his division at the Louisiana Special Olympics Tournament in Baton Rouge on Jan. 11.
By Raymond L. Daye
Mardi Gras celebrations will be in full swing in Avoyelles Parish next weekend with family-friendly community events including:
Saturday, May 9, will be a very special evening for some very special students. It’s the date of the third annual Special Needs Prom in Avoyelles Parish.
By Donna Culotta
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