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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–

Exciting SEC Showdown: #10 LSU Tigers vs #17 Vanderbilt Commodores

Exciting SEC Showdown: #10 LSU Tigers vs #17 Vanderbilt Commodores

The college football world is buzzing as the #10 LSU Tigers head to Nashville to face the #17 Vanderbilt Commodores in a pivotal SEC matchup. Both teams enter with identical 5-1 records, promising a hard-fought battle that could shake up the conference standings. With playoff implications on the line, this

Cottonport Park shut down over social-media threats; police arrest suspect on terrorizing

Cottonport Park shut down over social-media threats; police arrest suspect on terrorizing

Sarah Williams Memorial Park was closed until further notice last week after Cottonport Police received social-media threats referencing the public space, town officials said. The precautionary step paused all park activities while officers investigated and determined when it would be safe to reopen. Mayor Terry Jeansonne emphasized that the move

Pets abandoned at record rate, Humane groups overwhelmed

Pets abandoned at record rate, Humane groups overwhelmed

Headline image taken in NOLA by nola.com Article By: Humane Society of Louisiana For the past three days, motorists had noticed a puppy lying near a cane field next to the railroad tracks coming out of Bunkie. The puppy was dirty and mangy. On the third day, after reading

Avoyelles Parish Teams Shine in Week of Oct. 10 Football Action

Avoyelles Parish Teams Shine in Week of Oct. 10 Football Action

By Avoyelles Today Sports Staff Avoyelles Parish football delivered another exciting Friday night under the lights on October 10, with standout performances across the board and plenty of momentum heading into next week’s matchups. The Avoyelles Mustangs powered their way past Port Barre with a decisive 36–14 victory.