The number of cases testing positive of Covid in avoyelles parish grew by only for today.
The total is now 390 positive cases in the parish with 14 deaths
14 more cases were added to the Avoyelles Parish total of Covid cases today
Deaths remain at 14
Avoyelles area results:
Avoyelles: 386 cases (+8) / 14 deaths (same)
Errol Johnson
Ouachita Parish – In the early morning hours of July 5, 2020, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Monroe Field Office (LSP MFO) responded to an officer-invo
The Louisiana Department of Health did not release updated numbers on the coronavirus pandemic today due to the Independence Day holiday.
Bunkie citizens, Avoyelles School District officials and four of the five aldermen believe a property swap of two city-owned ballparks for a former school gym and industrial arts buildi
Gov. Edwards Releases New COVID-19 PSA by Award Winning Singer Amanda Shaw
Only three more positive COVID tests reported in Avoyelles today
That brings the cumulative total of cases to 378 in the parish
The number of deaths here remain at 14
Only three more positive COVID tests reported in Avoyelles today
Obituaries
Private services for Lee Ester Gibson Veal will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Green Baptist Cemetery in Odenburg.
Visitation services for Mr. Will James Clark will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Bordelonville on Saturday, July 11, 2020, beginning at 8:30 am until 11:00am.
A Private Funeral Service for Kellie Neck Brouillette will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 with Father Rusty Rabalais officiating.
A Private Funeral Service for Mrs. Betty Normand Bize will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville with Father Abraham Palakkattuchira officiating.
Funeral services for Gwendolyn “Gwenn” Marie Patton resident of Alexandria native of Hamburg will begin at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville.
Sports
All-Parish Baseball Coach of the Year William Williber, Bunkie Magnet
Several of the parish's baseball and softball teams were just putting things together when the season was cut short by an emergency order to stop the spread of COVID-19.
By Raymond L. Daye
It doesn't take Nostradamus to predict the future of girls high school basketball in AvoyellesParish.
By Raymond L. Daye
St. Joseph sophomore slugger Mackenzie Gauthier awaits the ball during the Lady Eagles 16-1 victory over Bolton in the Grant High tournament on March 7. Gauthier hit a stand-up double. {Photo submitted by Brandi Schexnayder}
This past week was the last baseball/softball action at least until mid-April, due to high schools being closed and sporting events cancelled until April 13.
By Raymond L. Daye
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