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Alphonse Funeral Fundraiser Arrangements

Alphonse Funeral Fundraiser Arrangements

Tuesday, October 28 • 6 p.m. • Broken Wheel Brewery, Marksville Avoyelles Parish will gather to bid a fond and slightly suspicious farewell to one of its most colorful characters, Alphonse, the paper-bag-wearing commentator who has spent the past 50 years giving Avoyelles something to laugh about, argue over, and occasionally

Construction Near LSU Causes Major Delays on I-10 Eastbound

Construction Near LSU Causes Major Delays on I-10 Eastbound

What Happened * On Wednesday morning, Oct. 22, 2025, drivers on Interstate 10 eastbound through Baton Rouge experienced significant delays near the LSU exits. * A lane closure between Lori Burgess Avenue and Perkins Road, part of emergency repairs at the City Park Lake approach, reduced traffic to a single lane, causing

Two-Alarm Fire Near St. Roch Engulfs Airbnb and Daycare, No Injuries Reported

Two-Alarm Fire Near St. Roch Engulfs Airbnb and Daycare, No Injuries Reported

Two-Alarm Fire Near St. Roch Engulfs Airbnb and Daycare, No Injuries Reported Incident Overview * A two-alarm fire broke out on Oct. 22, 2025 in New Orleans near the St. Roch neighborhood. * The blaze involved three structures: an occupied Airbnb on North Villery Street, a daycare center in the 1400 block

State Staffing Up but Vacancies Persist Across Louisiana Agencies

State Staffing Up but Vacancies Persist Across Louisiana Agencies

Overview * A new report from Louisiana’s Legislative Auditor shows that the number of state employees increased by about 5.4 % between 2021 and 2024 (lailluminator.com). * Even with this growth, most agencies are operating with a vacancy rate of roughly 14 % (lailluminator.com). Staffing Gains * Departments such as the

Overturned Murder Conviction Denied Bail in St. James Parish

Overturned Murder Conviction Denied Bail in St. James Parish

Case Background * In 1993, businessman Ralph Flowers was stabbed in St. James Parish, and local man Keith Ezidore was convicted for the killing and sentenced to life in prison. He has maintained his innocence. Appeals Court Overturns Conviction * On October 22, 2025, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal reversed Ezidore’

SAVE BIG This Week at Harvest Foods!

SAVE BIG This Week at Harvest Foods!

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Marksville High School Prepares for 2025 Homecoming Week – October 21–25

Marksville High School Prepares for 2025 Homecoming Week – October 21–25

🐯 Marksville High School Prepares for 2025 Homecoming Week – October 21–25 Tiger Pride will be on full display this October as Marksville High School celebrates Homecoming 2025 with a week full of events, spirit days, and the crowning of its homecoming court. 🎉 Homecoming Week Schedule The week of Oct. 21–