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Early Childhood Development Center receives blessing Marksville City Councilman Danny Smith surprised four children at the Early Childhood Development and Family Center of Avoyelles in Mansura with new bicycles for Christmas. Pictured with Smith are: * William Tyler * Khaleb Augustine * Magnolia Robison * Roxeigh Bradford Center officials expressed appreciation for Smith’s

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) introduced the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act, which would direct Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to pay $38.5 million from the interest on anti-dumping duties received from Chinese imports

Leading the way in education Valois and Normand earn top parish awards for 2026 Avoyelles Parish Schools are celebrating two standout educators whose leadership, instructional excellence, and commitment to students have earned them top district honors for 2026. Morgan Valois of Marksville Elementary School has been named the 2026 New

The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office in Marksville, Louisiana, with the following members present: Rickey Adams, President Robin Moreau, Vice President Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Keith Lacombe, Jay Callegari, Chris Robinson, Jill