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🚓 Marksville Police Activities Report (Jan 2026)

🚓 Marksville Police Activities Report (Jan 2026)

Marksville Police Report From the office of Chief Elster Smith Jr. Chief of Police Elster Smith released the following activities of the Marksville Police Department for Jan. 15-31, 2026: * Complaints: 117 * Vehicle Crashes: 4 * Injuries: 1 Arrests include: * 1: Criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace * 1: Felon in possession

Qualifying Closes, Field Set for Bunkie and Marksville Municipal Races

Qualifying Closes, Field Set for Bunkie and Marksville Municipal Races

Qualifying has officially ended, and voters in Bunkie and Marksville now have a clear picture of who will appear on the ballot in the upcoming municipal elections. Several races are contested, a few candidates are unopposed, and one position drew no qualifiers. Below is a comprehensive look at the final

Avoyelles Past pages

Avoyelles Past pages

By Donna Culotta & Abi Guillot 90 Years Ago From our Feb. 22, 1936 editions - The USS Arkansas visited New Orleans during the Mardi Gras celebration. - The Gremillion Bus Line announced that it would operate its buses on a daily basis between Marksville and New Orleans. - The

Avoyelles Upcoming Events: Mark Your Calendars!

Avoyelles Upcoming Events: Mark Your Calendars!

Avoyelles Agenda FEBRUARY 20 - 5 to 7 p.m. Annual Fish Fry, St. Alphonsus Knights of Columbus, 3659 Main St., Hessmer, drive-thru pickup available, $12 donation. Call 318-563-4550. 20 & 21 - 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. 2026 Communion of Reparation Vigils in observance of the 100th

🎣 Marksville Anglers Reel in the Big One!

🎣 Marksville Anglers Reel in the Big One!

Landen Daigrepont (left) and Carson Gagnard of Marksville show off their limit of trout caught at Lake Pierson at Forts Randolph and Buhlow with plenty of fish still biting on a beautiful day on the water.

🌼 Marksville Garden Club Honors Titan Value Equities with Civic Award for February

🌼 Marksville Garden Club Honors Titan Value Equities with Civic Award for February

The Marksville Garden Club has selected Titan Value Equities Group Financial Services as the recipient of its Civic Award for February. Located at 131 Cocoville Road, the business was recognized for its well-maintained and attractive landscaping. Owner Alexis Gaspard is pictured with two landscaped areas surrounding the property that enhance

Legislative Youth Advisory Council accepting applications

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) is now accepting applications from high school students interested in representing youth voices across the state during the 2026–2027 school year. LYAC is an annually appointed, student-led council that studies issues affecting Louisiana’s youth, including: * education * mental health * civic engagement * the