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Obituary for Bobby Ray Dauzat

Obituary for Bobby Ray Dauzat

Bobby Ray Dauzat Bobby was born on February 2, 1948, in Marksville, LA to Gaston Joseph and Lessie Broussard Dauzat. He passed from this life on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in his residence in Marksville, at the age of 77. Bobby graduated from Marksville High School. He was a longtime

🦆Massive Migration Incoming? What BirdCast Data Reveals About Ducks Headed for Louisiana🦆

🦆Massive Migration Incoming? What BirdCast Data Reveals About Ducks Headed for Louisiana🦆

As the crisp air of fall settles over the bayous and marshes, duck hunters in Louisiana are gearing up for another exciting season. The 2025-2026 waterfowl hunting period, regulated by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), features zone-specific dates to align with federal frameworks and local bird populations.

Avoyelles Parish Powerhouses Climb the State Rankings — Find Out Who’s on Top!

Avoyelles Parish Powerhouses Climb the State Rankings — Find Out Who’s on Top!

🏈 LSWA TOP 10 POLL 🏆 CLASS 5A 1️⃣ Edna Karr (11) — 9-0 2️⃣ St. Augustine — 8-1 3️⃣ John Curtis — 7-1 4️⃣ West Monroe — 7-2 5️⃣ Alexandria — 8-1 6️⃣ Ruston — 7-2 7️⃣ Catholic (BR) — 7-2 8️⃣ Destrehan — 7-2 9️⃣ Evangel — 7-2 🔟 Central — 7-2 Others receiving votes: Neville (22), Parkway (19), Zachary (12)

🏐 TIGER VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF ALERT!

🏐 TIGER VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF ALERT!

The Marksville High Tigers are hosting a home volleyball playoff game on Wednesday, November 5th at 5:30 PM in the Jackie Small Gymnasium! Come out and cheer on our Lady Tigers as they fight their way through the playoffs! 🎟️ Presale Tickets: $10 🎟️ At the Door: $12 Let’s pack

Bunkie Blasts Vidalia 60–0, Improves to 8–1 Ahead of Marksville Showdown

Bunkie Blasts Vidalia 60–0, Improves to 8–1 Ahead of Marksville Showdown

This post is sponsored by Cypress Social Cypress Socials is here to help Avoyelles Parish businesses grow online with content that clicks and strategy that sticks! Email: "Discovery" to aliyadeshotel@gmail.com to learn more! The Bunkie Panthers kept their momentum rolling Friday night, putting up a season-high

Think You Can Cook? Prove It — Get Your Cooking in the Paper!

Think You Can Cook? Prove It — Get Your Cooking in the Paper!

Cook Some Rice... Avoyelles Parish Food Critic If there's one thing Avoyelles Parish knows, it's food. From backyard boils to Sunday gumbo, most folks around here can cook better than just about any restaurant — and we're proud of it. That’s why we’re

Obituary: Jeanette Henderson Dugas, 90, of Marksville — Beloved Teacher, Mentor, and World Traveler

Obituary: Jeanette Henderson Dugas, 90, of Marksville — Beloved Teacher, Mentor, and World Traveler

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Jeanette Henderson Dugas will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Homes with Pastor Billy Tingle officiating. Burial will follow at Cushman Cemetery in Marksville, LA. Services are entrusted to Hixson