Marksville Police have reported two people have died in a shooting Sunday morning.
Dana Smith (right) newly appointed Simmesport fire chief, stands with outgoing chief Jacob Coco.
Dana Smith has been appointed as Simmesport fire chief, replacing Jacob Coco who recently stepped down from that position. Smith had served as assistant fire chief.
For all intents and purposes, Avoyelles Parish has been as desegregated as it could be for the past 30 years.
Hypolite Bordelon Home & Museum, built 1790-1820, is one of the parish’s oldest structures. The tourist attraction is owned by the City of Marksville. The city recently completed minor repairs and improvements to address visitor safety and fire safety concerns. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
One of Avoyelles’ oldest structures will receive some attention to address safety concerns, but the City of Marksville will not be able to make any major repairs or improvements.
Vincent Simmons (left), sentenced in July 1977 to two consecutive 50-year sentences for attempted aggravated rape of 14-year-old twin sisters, is escorted into the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse for a hearing on Oct. 2. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Tuesday afternoons aren’t usually very special in one’s day-to-day life.
Rapides Parish – Earlier today, a crash involving two vehicles killed and woman from Dry Prong, LA.
It’s called the “count that counts.”
The October enrollment count in public schools is used to determine the state Minimum Foundation Program allotment for the school year.
A few hours before the Avoyelles School Board’s monthly meeting last Tuesday (Oct. 2), the final domino fell. The U.S.
Obituaries
Sharon Marchesseault Littleton of Walker was welcomed into heaven on October 12, 2018. She was a selfless daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.
Funeral Mass for Felix “Doc” Bordelon, Jr. of Moreauville will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2018 beginning at 2pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr.
Funeral services for Barbara Carter will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2018 in the chapel of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie with the Bro. Barry Gautreaux officiating.
Funeral with a Liturgy of the Word for Mark Juneau, Sr. will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2018 in the chapel of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home with the Rev. John Wiltse officiating.
Sister María Ester Guerra (formerly Mary Goretti), CDP, born February 10, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas, entered eternal life on October 8, 2018, at the age of 89. She was a former teacher at St.
Sports
Friday, Oct. 12
Final Scores
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Avoyelles 0
Marksville 20
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Bunkie 19
Winfield 3
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A variety of activities are set to celebrate homecoming this week at Bunkie High School.
All three Avoyelles Parish Football Teams won Friday night. It was homecoming in Avoyelles and Marksville.
Columns
The Austin Chalk and Tuscaloosa Marine Shale oil-producing formations -- both of which are located in Avoyelles Parish -- continue to draw attention from drilling and exploration investors.
By Raymond L. Daye
Some recent editorials and news stories have falsely characterized regulatory review efforts currently underway at the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, apparently without having actu
By Scott Angelle Director, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
A Houston-based independent oil company is hoping to breathe new life into an old well in the Bayou Jack oil field in southern Avoyelles.
Lifestyle
Singer-songwriter-musician Rodney Antoon has added the title of restaurateur as the owner of the recently opened Poppa Toon’s Restaurant & Event Center on La. Hwy 107 near Mansura.
Locally owned, country cooking and customer-centered service are the major ingredients in Rodney Antoon’s recipe for success for his new restaurant near Mansura.
By Raymond L. Daye
Dr. Noelle Moreau: awarded 5-year, $2.5 million research grant to improve walking ability for patients with cerebral palsy.
For 22 years, Cottonport native Dr.
By Raymond L. Daye
McKenzie “Mack” Williams, a Marksville Elementary 6th grader, recently attended the Aviation Challenge “Space Camp” in Huntsville, Ala. The program shows students with an interest in aviation and space some real-world applications of the science and math they learn in school.
There was a time when almost every young child dreamed of walking on the moon or traveling by rocket to Mars. Others daydreamed like Snoopy, of being a famous fighter pilot ace.
By Raymond L. Daye
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