Being elected to a public office even once is tough. Mansura Alderman Gaon Escude received a diamond pin from the Louisiana Municipal Association for accomplishing that feat 12 times.
Mansura Alderman Gaon Escude (right) receives a diamond lapel pin from LMA Executive Director John Gallagher in recognition of Escude's 12 terms of service on the Mansura Town
Council. {Photo by Alissa Piazza Tassin}
When the Louisiana Department of Health noted today's COVID update included a backlog of test results dating back to Nov. 9, it was understandable to expect sky-high numbers for Avoyelles Parish.
Wednesday was another light day of test results for Avoyelles Parish's war on COVID, with only 11 new cases in 129 tests.
Avoyelles continued its trend of high Tuesday COVID counts following low-count Mondays, with 65 new cases of the virus diagnosed in 687 test results since Monday's report.
Parents who wish to change their children's instruction from virtual to in-school, or from in-school to virtual, must contact the school by Thursday (Jan.
After a heavy few days of rising COVID numbers, Monday was another light update for Avoyelles Parish.
From Waste Connection Jermaine Williams:
As of right now it’s confirmed we will not run today, (Monday). We will run a day behind through Saturday
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The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury office is closed today due to wintry weather conditions. Police Jury President Kirby Roy announced the closure on Sunday night.
Obituaries
Henry Prescott of Moreauville, age 78, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 14, 2021.
A gravesite service for Joseph Lionel Guice will begin at 11:00am on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Holy Ghost Catholic Cemetery in Marksville.
Graveside services for Wilbert Lee Dempsey will be Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Old Christian Cemetery in Cheneyville.
Graveside services and burial for Terry Lee McGee will be Friday, January 8, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bayou Jacque Church of Christ Cemetery with Rev. Jason Huffman officiating.
Memorial services for Dana Faye Desselle will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 beginning at 11:30 a.m. in St.
Lifestyle
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When he was in high school, people called him "psycho," carved insults into the side of his vehicle and bullied him incessantly.
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Krysten Bennett, owner of The Prep healthy lifestyles business in Marksville, stirs up a tasty and healthy dish for her pre-prepared meals customers. Bennett also operates a women-only gym featuring several programs designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
It has been said, only partly in jest, that “if it tastes good, it must be bad for you.”
By Raymond L. Daye
Dual-enrollment for high school students in Avoyelles Parish is offered through LSUA.
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