In an attempt to control and monitor the use of heavy-load vehicles on parish roads, the Avoyelles Police Jury will be developing a “road use permit” ordinance.
Rodney Barnett (back right) is escorted from the Mansura Town Council meeting by police officer Kelly Jones, at Mayor Kenneth Pickett’s order, after Barnett expressed support for a proposed ordinance to reduce the mayor’s monthly salary from $3,000 to $1,500 a month, effective Jan. 1, 2019. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
When Alderwoman Judy James introduced an ordinance that would cut the Mansura mayor’s salary in half during the next four-year term, nobody would have imagined it would lead to an armed police off
DOWN HOME EATIN'
Actor/Singer John Schneider (left) snags a piece of hogshead cheese while talking with KAPB production manager/radio host Niles Laborde (center). Gatlin Kinman, 10, of Echo waits his turn. He has a model of the "General Lee" -- the car Schneider drove in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series -- in his other hand. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
In a career that has taken him around the world, this was his first visit to Marksville -- and John Schneider liked what he found here. “I love it here,” Schneider said.
John Schneider talks about his life, acting career, music and the show that still defines him to many -- the Dukes of Hazzard -- during a radio interview in Marksville earlier this month. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
During his recent visit to Marksville, actor/singer John Schneider shared facts about his life, tragedies and triumphs -- and some behind the scenes tidbits about those rascally Duke boys from the
A historic home in Long Bridge was destroyed by fire on Friday morning, May 18. The cause of the fire has not been released as of Friday afternoon and no one was hurt in the blaze.
Louisiana Teacher of the Year Kimberly Eckert (left) visits with Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence during the National Teachers of the Year gala in Washington, D.C. Eckert is a Marksville native teaching at Brusly High in the West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Louisiana Teacher of the Year Kimberly Guillot Eckert, a Marksville native teaching at Brusly High in West Baton Rouge Parish, traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of the National Teacher of the
Road or Lane Status
US 71; St. Landry/Avoyelles Parish Line
Thursday, May 17, 2018 8:45 AM
US 71; Avoyelles Parish
Mile Post 30.526; Control Section 008-07
Any chance of selling the old Fifth Ward School to Houston-based Gauntlet Film & Media Entertainment (GFME) died last week when the company pulled its offer to buy the property.
Obituaries
Malcolm “T-Mac” Janet
BORDELONVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Malcolm “T-Mac” Janet are currently pending with Escude Funeral Home.
Sports
D'Anthony Batiste, Marksville native and long-time pro football veteran offensive lineman, retired from the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos to accept a position as the Oakland Raiders' assistant coach for strength/fitness.
D’Anthony Batiste played football and played it well.
By Raymond L. Daye
Last Friday (April 27), the Avoyelles Public Charter School Lady Vikings made their first trip since 2011 to the Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Softball State Tournament at Frasch Park in Sulphur.
By Garland Forman
Class-AA Quarterfinals
#4 Mangham (22-11) 7 - #6 Avoyelles Public Charter School (19-10) 2
Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Softball State Tournament at Frasch Park in Sulphur
Columns
Some recent editorials and news stories have falsely characterized regulatory review efforts currently underway at the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, apparently without having actu
By Scott Angelle Director, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
A Houston-based independent oil company is hoping to breathe new life into an old well in the Bayou Jack oil field in southern Avoyelles.
It may be a few years from now before the first paycheck would be cashed, but there are “serious discussions” underway that would locate a new oil refinery at the Port of Avoyelles in Simmesport.
By Raymond L. Daye
Lifestyle
DOWN HOME EATIN'
Actor/Singer John Schneider (left) snags a piece of hogshead cheese while talking with KAPB production manager/radio host Niles Laborde (center). Gatlin Kinman, 10, of Echo waits his turn. He has a model of the "General Lee" -- the car Schneider drove in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series -- in his other hand. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
In a career that has taken him around the world, this was his first visit to Marksville -- and John Schneider liked what he found here. “I love it here,” Schneider said.
By Raymond L. Daye
John Schneider talks about his life, acting career, music and the show that still defines him to many -- the Dukes of Hazzard -- during a radio interview in Marksville earlier this month. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
During his recent visit to Marksville, actor/singer John Schneider shared facts about his life, tragedies and triumphs -- and some behind the scenes tidbits about those rascally Duke boys from the
By Raymond L. Daye
The 4th annual Cajun Crossroads Festival will begin at 6 p.m. this Friday (May 4) and continue Saturday with fun, food, music and baseball.
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