Avoyelles Parish's COVID rate for the daily updates returned to under 3 percent in Thursday's report from the Louisiana Department of Health.
In a year that has seen almost 1,700 Avoyelleans infected and over 60 killed by the coronavirus, that kept students out of their schools for the last two months of the school year, that forced many
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Language and Cultural Revitalization Program (LCRP) will host its 5th Annual Intertribal Basketry Summit from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (Oct.
Everyone likes to talk politics this time of year -- especially when the choice of President is on the table.
Hurricane Zeta had a surprise up its windy sleeve Wednesday afternoon as it headed to the Louisiana Gulf Coast.
Simmesport police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred during an argument between rival groups of juvenile males, Police Chief Glenn Hall said.
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A suspect wanted for crimes in Bunkie and Jennings was arrested in Lafayette Tuesday (Oct. 27) by U.S. Marshals, with assistance from the Bunkie Police Department.
Avoyelles Parish's COVID rate appears to be inching higher, based on recent test results.
Obituaries
Funeral service for Margaret Ann Brown of Mansura are currently pending.
Funeral Mass for Rena Mae Morse will begin at 2:00pm at St. Michael Catholic Church in Rexmere. Burial will be held at St. Michael Cemetery.
Graveside services for James Lee Reeves will be Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Brandon Smith officiating.
Joseph C. (JC) Carmouche passed away on October 26, 2020 at 2:20 a.m. at his home.
Funeral services for Mr. Harris “Pickle” James Desselles, 91, of Hickory Hill, will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in St.
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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.”
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Dual-enrollment for high school students in Avoyelles Parish is offered through LSUA.
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