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Avoyelles Parish 4-H Youths Make Educational Visit to LSU — circa 1940

Avoyelles Parish 4-H Youths Make Educational Visit to LSU — circa 1940

The Junior 4-H Club winners of Avoyelles Parish are pictured above in front of the Agricultural Extension Building during their visit to Louisiana State University, receiving final instructions before touring the university’s new agricultural center. Kneeling from left: Junior Brouillette, Reven St. Romain, and Raymond Laborde. Standing: Marian

Avoyelles Charter Vikings Cross Country teams dominate Johnny Miller Memorial Run

Avoyelles Charter Vikings Cross Country teams dominate Johnny Miller Memorial Run

The Avoyelles Charter School Vikings Cross Country teams turned in an impressive performance at the 31st Annual Johnny Miller Memorial Run held October 15 in Oak Hill. Both the Viking boys’ and girls’ teams captured championship titles, showcasing the depth and determination of the program. In the boys’ division, Lawson

$50 Million to Say Goodbye: Would You Have Fired Brian Kelly?

$50 Million to Say Goodbye: Would You Have Fired Brian Kelly?

What happened On Sunday, October 26, 2025, the Louisiana State University announced that Brian Kelly had been fired from his role as head football coach of the LSU Tigers. The immediate trigger was a 49-25 home loss to Texas A&M Aggies (ranked No. 3 at the time)

🚨 HAPPENING NOW: Your Voice. Your Parish. Your Future — Join Us for Lunch Today at Paragon!

🚨 HAPPENING NOW: Your Voice. Your Parish. Your Future — Join Us for Lunch Today at Paragon!

Sponsored by - Marksville Chamber On behalf of Louisiana Central, the Marksville Chamber would like to remind everyone of the lunch & listening session today at the Paragon. This session is crucial in getting your voice heard for Avoyelles Parish in the central Louisiana strategic plan. We encourage you to come,

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,

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