After years of being told they meet all educational criteria, only to be told “No,” Red River Charter Academy finally heard “Yes” to their request to open a state-chartered middle school in Avoyel
Red River Charter supporters Jessica Couvillion, Stanley Celestine Jr. and Allen Holmes react to BESE’s approval of the proposed charter school at a meeting in Baton Rouge on Dec. 11. {Photo by Tiffany Trichell}
Garland Forman (third from left) was awarded the 2018 Bunkie Citizen of the Year by the Bunkie Rotary Club last Thursday (Dec. 6). At the presentation, from left, were (bottom row) family members Ray and Carmen Forman, Jason Forman (back), Garland and Debbie Forman; (third row) Jackie Joseph, Keara Joseph, Colin Forman and James Forman and (on staircase, from bottom) Susan Forman, Patrick Forman, Karen Forman and Ethan Forman. {Photo by Elizabeth West}
Bunkie Councilman-At-Large Greg Prudhomme described long time Bunkie Record editor Garland Forman as a man who “has always been available and willing to help” as he honored Forman with Bunkie Rota
Among the several “teams” announced at the end of the season -- all-state, all-district, all-Cenla and all-parish -- the local one is the one many football fans look for.
This week we are leaving the field of politics and the grown-up world and visiting the carefree world of high school athletics.
A new part-time port director could be hired at the Avoyelles Port Commission meeting this coming Monday (Dec. 17).
Simmesport has approved working with the Humane Society of Louisiana (HSL) to rescue abused dogs and horses in the town limits.
When seven new board members take office in January, it will complete a historic event for the Avoyelles School Board.
Voter rejection of a proposed 8-mill property tax to support the parishwide solid waste program “is not a disaster,” Avoyelles Police Jury President Charles Jones said.
Obituaries
Funeral services celebrating the life of Jimmy Otis Voorhies will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 17, 2018 in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Pastor John Spann officiating.
- A memorial mass for David Edwards James will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 1 PM at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mary Newcomb Price will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Holloway Baptist Church, Holloway with Dr. Jack West officiating.
Willie B. Saucier, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 8:30 a.m.
Sports
Among the several “teams” announced at the end of the season -- all-state, all-district, all-Cenla and all-parish -- the local one is the one many football fans look for.
By Raymond L. Daye
Robert Lewis (right, in pre-game warm-ups) was an imposing force on the Avoyelles Mustangs' offensive and defensive lines during his high school football career. The 6-6, 295-pound senior plans to go to college and hopes football can still be a part of his life at that level. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
If the Avoyelles Mustangs football team could be considered a “pod,” these two would definitely not be considered “two peas.”
By Raymond L. Daye
All three Avoyelles Parish football-playing high schools were bumped from the state playoffs this past Friday night.
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
Wednesday Dec. 12
5:30 p.m.- Moreauville Christmas Caroling
Ben Stanford of Hessmer was “eight or nine years old” when he started getting headaches. He was misdiagnosed because what he was afflicted with “starts off as a cold.”
By Donna Culotta
BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE CHRISTMAS
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse and throughout the parish. Several holiday events have already been held and more will occur this week and in the rest of the month leading up to day set aside to celebrate Christ’s birth -- the greatest gift of all. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Upcoming Christmas events this week include:
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