After serving more than 31 years as sports editor, editor and general manager of the Bunkie Record, I must inform readers that I have been promoted to the position of publisher of the Ville Platt
There was some doubt for awhile, but the traditional “Trick or Treat Around the Square” is on for Halloween.
APCS, Louisiana College coaching legend Billy Allgood, a 1999 LSHOF inductee, passes at 87
By John Marcase/For the LSWA
ALL FIRST RESPONDERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL APPRECIATION EVENT Burgers-4-Badges Friday, September 21, 2018 11 am to 2 pm At the following Cottonport Bank branch locations: Mansura,
Avoyelles Parish Police Jury President Charles Jones (forefront) greets representatives of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe and Paragon Casino Resort, who presented a $50,000 grant to the jury at the Police Jury's Sept. 11 meeting. The delegates are (from left) Tribal Council Vice Chairman Marshall Sampson, Paragon General Manager Jody Madigan (holding ceremonial “big check” ) and Tribal Councilman/Police Chief Harold Pierite.
{Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
After a few frustrating years, it seems the long-awaited state capital improvement appropriation for two parish roads has been released and work should begin within six weeks.
School bus driver is one of those jobs that nobody notices -- until the driver isn’t there.
The white house on Hwy. 1192 with the screened-in porch and well kept yard is an anchor in Blue Town.
Another potential buyer for the former Fifth Ward High School property has withdrawn its offer.
Obituaries
Sports
High school football games played on Friday, September 14
Bunkie (1-2)) 24 - Buckeye (2-1) 7
Lutcher (1-2) 42 - Marksville (1-2) 12
Menard (2-1) 21 - Avoyelles (1-2) 6
Mustangs running back Marquis Alexander (in gray) sweeps around the right end, pursued by a pack of Panthers during last Friday’s game between Avoyelles High and Bunkie Magnet. Avoyelles beat Bunkie, 42-7. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
{This article is about two of the parish's three football-playing schools.
By Raymond L. Daye
High school football games played on September 7
Avoyelles (1-1) 42 - Bunkie (0-2) 7
Many (2-0) 49 - Marksville (1-1) 0
Columns
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
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.
Lifestyle
Dr. Noelle Moreau: awarded 5-year, $2.5 million research grant to improve walking ability for patients with cerebral palsy.
For 22 years, Cottonport native Dr.
By Raymond L. Daye
McKenzie “Mack” Williams, a Marksville Elementary 6th grader, recently attended the Aviation Challenge “Space Camp” in Huntsville, Ala. The program shows students with an interest in aviation and space some real-world applications of the science and math they learn in school.
There was a time when almost every young child dreamed of walking on the moon or traveling by rocket to Mars. Others daydreamed like Snoopy, of being a famous fighter pilot ace.
By Raymond L. Daye
This parish was named after a small Native American tribe who lived here when Europeans first explored this area.
By Raymond L. Daye
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