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Cajun Santas 5K and 1-mile walk return to Hessmer Nov. 21

Cajun Santas 5K and 1-mile walk return to Hessmer Nov. 21

Runners and walkers are invited to kick off the Christmas season at the 8th Annual Cajun Santas 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Hessmer Gym. The event will begin at 8 a.m., with both the starting and finishing locations at the gym.

The Journal: Bringing Avoyelles Parish together for 48 years

The Journal: Bringing Avoyelles Parish together for 48 years

My Light Is Always On

My Light Is Always On

Avoyelles 4-H plans Achievement Day and Fall Into Fun workshop in November

Avoyelles 4-H plans Achievement Day and Fall Into Fun workshop in November

Avoyelles Past Pages: November 6, 2026

Avoyelles Past Pages: November 6, 2026

A Buck Worth the Wait

A Buck Worth the Wait

Avoyelles Charter announces first nine weeks Honor Roll

Avoyelles Charter announces first nine weeks Honor Roll

News

Cottonport approves litter enforcement agreement, police appointment

Cottonport approves litter enforcement agreement, police appointment

The Cottonport Town Council approved an agreement allowing parish litter enforcement within town limits and named an assistant police chief during its Oct. 14 meeting. The litter agreement authorizes Avoyelles Parish Police Jury Litter Abatement Officer Barry Lemoine to enforce parish litter ordinances in Cottonport. The measure passed 4-0,

State plans $4.7 million construction project at Acadiana Center for Youth

State plans $4.7 million construction project at Acadiana Center for Youth

LDH urges safe water use after rare amoeba infections

LDH urges safe water use after rare amoeba infections

Landry Sets New Protections for Ratepayers on Data Center Tax Break

Landry Sets New Protections for Ratepayers on Data Center Tax Break

Marksville approves new water, sewer rates effective Nov. 1

Marksville approves new water, sewer rates effective Nov. 1

Hard Times In Da Parish: October 26–November 1, 2026

Hard Times In Da Parish: October 26–November 1, 2026

$100 Entergy bill credit program includes Avoyelles customers

$100 Entergy bill credit program includes Avoyelles customers

Lifestyle

My Light Is Always On

My Light Is Always On

By Patrick Mustang Rabalais The clock on the wall says it’s two in the morning The world is asleep, but the heavy hearts wake A fresh drip pot of coffee is ready to make I walk to the garage door, unlock the dead bolt I'll leave the

Serving the homefront: peace time service just as important as time of conflict

Serving the homefront: peace time service just as important as time of conflict

Coreil’s Career Corner: Evolution of Aviation Degree opportunities at LSUA

Coreil’s Career Corner: Evolution of Aviation Degree opportunities at LSUA

Dale Bordelon honored for keeping Louisiana’s waterfowl heritage alive

Dale Bordelon honored for keeping Louisiana’s waterfowl heritage alive

From a Bunkie flower shop to Houston landscapes: Johnny Steele’s story

From a Bunkie flower shop to Houston landscapes: Johnny Steele’s story

Coreil’s Career Corner: Working offshore during the summer of 1974

Coreil’s Career Corner: Working offshore during the summer of 1974

Lafargue Beta students shine at national convention in Nashville

Lafargue Beta students shine at national convention in Nashville

Community

Cajun Santas 5K and 1-mile walk return to Hessmer Nov. 21

Cajun Santas 5K and 1-mile walk return to Hessmer Nov. 21

Runners and walkers are invited to kick off the Christmas season at the 8th Annual Cajun Santas 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Hessmer Gym. The event will begin at 8 a.m., with both the starting and finishing locations at the gym.

The Journal: Bringing Avoyelles Parish together for 48 years

The Journal: Bringing Avoyelles Parish together for 48 years

Avoyelles 4-H plans Achievement Day and Fall Into Fun workshop in November

Avoyelles 4-H plans Achievement Day and Fall Into Fun workshop in November

Avoyelles Charter announces first nine weeks Honor Roll

Avoyelles Charter announces first nine weeks Honor Roll

Know a young leader in Avoyelles? John Lewis award nominations close Nov. 20

Know a young leader in Avoyelles? John Lewis award nominations close Nov. 20

Marksville High School Celebrates 2026 Homecoming with Week of Tiger Pride

Marksville High School Celebrates 2026 Homecoming with Week of Tiger Pride

Christmas in Avoyelles: Shop local, celebrate and give back. Green holiday graphic with ornaments, lights and wrapped gifts.

Christmas in Avoyelles: Holiday markets, festive events and ways to give back

Sports

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A Buck Worth the Wait

75 Catskin games, generations of memories

Friday Night Lights: Week 9 football roundup

Avoyelles wins four-overtime thriller at Oakdale, 42–40

Marksville holds off Grant, 30–22

Obituaries

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Obituary for Charles “Chuck” Barnhart

Obituary for Alvin Lane Pitts

Obituary for Ralph S. Bordelon

Obituary for Avia “Avie” Sayes

Obituary for Paul Allen Crenshaw

Archives

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Avoyelles Past Pages: November 6, 2026

Avoyelles Past Pages: October 30, 2026

1979 election ads bring back familiar Avoyelles names and faces

A Halloween tale from Avoyelles’ past

Avoyelles Past Pages: October 23, 2026