For more than 10 years, five parcels of land have sat idle as property of the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury, waiting to be useful again.
THERE GOES THE SUN
The sun is almost covered by the moon in this file photo of a previous solar eclipse. While some areas of the nation will experience a total eclipse on Aug. 21, the moon will only cover about 80 percent of the sun in Avoyelles Parish.
If you look into the sky on Aug. 21 and it looks like some evil monster is eating the sun, don’t be alarmed -- except that you shouldn’t be looking at the sun during an eclipse.
IN AFGHANISTAN
David Lemoine, a Cottonport native (left), and interpreter Fraidoon “Fred” Akhtari pose for a photo at their outpost in Afghanistan in 2008. Lemoine worked for several years to secure immigration visas for the long-time interpreter and his family. “Fred” was targeted for execution by Taliban insurgents after he was instrumental in tracking, identifying and apprehending a high-ranking Taliban officer.
{Photo courtesy of David Lemoine}
One man can make a difference in many lives if he cares more about those lives than he does his own. Fraidoon Akhtari, an Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military, is one such man.
Caleb Roy, 12, (left) and his 8-year-old brother Connor Roy, who live in the Spring Bayou community, display the MK2 hand grenade Caleb found at his step-grandfather Cleveland Lachney’s home in Blue Town and an online photo of an intact grenade. {Photo by Crystal Fuqua}
Chasing chickens around a grandparents’ home is one of the “perks” of living in a rural community.
LUTCHER- Dallas Dupuy, Jr., age 73, of Couvington, originally of Marksville, passed away at his home on Monday, August 14, 2017.
Funeral services for Barbara Lee Davis of Baton Rouge will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 beginning at 11am at Baptist Faith Mission Church Outreach in Marksville with Pastor Percy Joseph of
Funeral Mass for Cecilia Bordelon Laborde of Mansura will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017 beginning at 11am at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Irion St.
Funeral services for Mr. Terry Joseph Deshautelle will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services for historian and cultural preservationist Daniel Edmond Michel, will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Sometimes a lot of money can be saved when loans are refinanced.
MARKING TRIBE'S FIRST MOVIE
Tunica-Biloxi officials mark the tribe’s first film premiere with a photo, taken by Dominique Ellis of the Ehrhardt Group public relations firm. The officials are (from left) Economic Development Committee board member Raymond Bertalotto Jr., Tribe Vice Chairman Marshall Sampson, EDC President Tony Pierite and Paragon Casino public relations agent Darrian Pierite. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Hollywood came to Marksville on Aug. 12 when three noted Native American actors attended the local premiere of the critically acclaimed film Wind River.
Jurors in Norris Greenhouse Jr.’s murder/attempted murder trial will be able to hear testimony from the then-girlfriend of one of his alleged victims, but the state will not be able to present wit
Prison to offer more programming to prepare offenders for release
When someone steals a street sign, it is more than just an added expense to replace it.
Funeral services for historian and cultural preservationist Daniel Edmond Michel, will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10:00 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville with R
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LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPS, 10-AND-UNDER
The Avoyelles 10-and-Under All-Star team won the Louisiana state title on July 12. The team members are (kneeling, from left) John David Smith, Matthew Lacassin, Brayden Tanner, Kyle Johnson, Colin Lemoine, Jonah Chatelain, (standing) Peyton Bordelon, Lucas Mose, Kamron Johnson, William Miller, Ross Gaspard, Wesley Lacour and Cy Wixson. Coaches, (back row) are Alan Miller, holding “junior coach” Michael Miller, Ashley Miller, Lee Clay and John Lacour. Not pictured is Brenner Joffrion.
The Avoyelles 10-and-Under Little League team captured the Louisiana state title July 12, with a thrilling 8-7 win over Mid-City of Lake Charles.
By Garland Forman
ON THE FIRING LINE
Roland “Gator” Scallan (center, white hat) watches for the signal to draw and fire during the Louisiana Fast Draw Championships lin Natchitoches last month.
{Photo courtesy of Roland Scallan}
Some may see the participants as grown men and women just playing cowboys.
By Raymond L. Daye
Four high school athletes from Avoyelles Parish were named first team All-State in their class while another was an All-State honorable mention.
By Garland Forman
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MARKING TRIBE'S FIRST MOVIE
Tunica-Biloxi officials mark the tribe’s first film premiere with a photo, taken by Dominique Ellis of the Ehrhardt Group public relations firm. The officials are (from left) Economic Development Committee board member Raymond Bertalotto Jr., Tribe Vice Chairman Marshall Sampson, EDC President Tony Pierite and Paragon Casino public relations agent Darrian Pierite. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Hollywood came to Marksville on Aug. 12 when three noted Native American actors attended the local premiere of the critically acclaimed film Wind River.
By Raymond L. Daye
The Kansas City Southern Railroad track still runs past the vacant Mansura Depot that served train passengers and freight trains for many years, including welcoming a number of orphans to the state during the so-called Orphan Train program in the early 20th Century. The depot will have a new life as a community center and museum. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
It might take a bit of imagination to see a tourist attraction where an empty shell of a building now stands, but there are definitely indications of good things to come.
By Raymond L. Daye
This Friday (July 14), the Fox Theater will hold its 2nd annual Bastille Day celebration with “Waiters Races” and the showing of another movie in its French Film Series.
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