The “civil war” between Hessmer’s police department and its municipal government went to the next level at the March 4 Village Council meeting when aldermen unanimously approved introducing an ord
The Avoyelles Parish School system is proud to be the state public school district with the highest rise in academic improvement from 2015-2018.
Avoyelles Parish’s newly elected school board did not waste time keeping their promise of change to the school system.
ALEXANDRIA, La. – United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced today that the former warden of the Avoyelles Correctional Center in Cottonport, Louisiana, pleaded guilty before U.S.
The following photo was submitted by Bunkie Alderman Travis Armand of the Hoop Mill on Hwy 71 in Bunkie.
In only their third meeting as a new board, the Avoyelles Parish School Board has approved a 4 day school week.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Bunkie Service League, the City Council has declared 2019 a “year of celebration” in the organization’s honor.
Giving up on students who run afoul of school rules is not an option, but the Avoyelles School Board is now faced with choosing an option to serve its expelled/long-term suspended students.
Obituaries
Private family services for Keith Anthony Ducote of Cottonport will take place at a later date.
John Lewis 'Bubba' Vaccaro III , 67, passed away on March 16, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital after a long battle with diabetes.
Therether “Terri” Sumner departed this life to begin her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 5, 2019.
Marion David Bordelon was a native of Marksville, Louisiana and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on March 14, 2019 at Baton Rouge General Hospital at the age of 80.
Irma Couvillion Thibodeaux passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the age of 86.
Sports
Avoyelles Charter Vikings Varsity defeated Delta Charter 9-0 on Saturday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Jackson Ragusa struck out Trey to finish off the game.
By Darryl Deshotel
There are three Avoyelles Parish boys teams in the state high school basketball playoffs. The playoff bracket was released Monday.
By Raymond L. Daye
'TOO FAST TO PASS'
11-year-old racer Maddie Chesne holds the trophy she won at Emerald Coast Dragway in Holt, Fla., in her purple dragster, “Too Fast to Pass.” {Photo by C.J. Chesne}
Maddie Chesne is a little young to be called a “fast woman” -- but she’s faster than most girls -- or boys -- her age.
By Raymond L. Daye
Columns
Scott Angelle
The Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Scott Angelle will now serve as the chairman of the Royalty Policy Committee (RPC). Appointed by U. S.
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Director Scott Angelle told attendees of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Conference, held at the Port of New Orleans Tuesday, that
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
Lifestyle
To mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Bunkie Service League, the City Council has declared 2019 a “year of celebration” in the organization’s honor.
The seventh annual Lundi Gras celebration, benefiting the Moncla Community Center and Theatre, will be held at Bailey’s on the Square in downtown Marksville at 7 p.m. Monday (March 4).
'TOO FAST TO PASS'
11-year-old racer Maddie Chesne holds the trophy she won at Emerald Coast Dragway in Holt, Fla., in her purple dragster, “Too Fast to Pass.” {Photo by C.J. Chesne}
Maddie Chesne is a little young to be called a “fast woman” -- but she’s faster than most girls -- or boys -- her age.
By Raymond L. Daye
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