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Avoyelles Pages Past

Avoyelles Pages Past

By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our August 8, 1936 editions Superintendent Cliffe Laborde was presented a silver service in recognition of outstanding work in Knights of Columbus activities. The Cottonport and Plaucheville Landreneau cotton gins were completely renovated. Harvey Fiels, Public Service Commissioner visited Marksville. Rapides Sheriff U.

Major Leadership Change Ahead for Avoyelles Schools!

Major Leadership Change Ahead for Avoyelles Schools!

By Avoyelles Today Staff The Avoyelles Parish School Board is preparing for one of the most significant leadership transitions in recent history after three of the district’s highest-ranking administrators announced plans to retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent Karen Tutor, Assistant Superintendent Thelma

Candidates Line Up for Avoyelles November Election📣

Candidates Line Up for Avoyelles November Election📣

Candidates qualify for November election in Avoyelles Parish A number of local, state and federal races will appear before Avoyelles Parish voters in the November 2026 election following the close of qualifying. The following candidates have qualified for offices affecting Avoyelles Parish. U.S. Senator 1 to be elected * “Jamie”

A Historical Look at Alligator Meat Utilization in Louisiana - By Dr. Paul Coreil

A Historical Look at Alligator Meat Utilization in Louisiana - By Dr. Paul Coreil

This weeks Article is sponsored by Jonathan Gaspard Attorney at Law! Home - Jonathan T. GaspardAttorney at LawJonathan T. Gaspard Louisiana alligators have held commercial value for over 150 years, primarily because of their highly prized hides. Since the 1800s, alligator leather has been sought after for manufacturing cowboy boots, belts,

Happening in Avoyelles📣

Happening in Avoyelles📣

Check out these events happening! Paragon’s SIP Fest Returns August 8 🍷 Sip, dine and give back Paragon Casino Resort will host its third annual SIP Wine & Spirit Fest fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mári Showroom in Marksville. The event will feature

Bunkie man faces federal drug and firearms charges

Bunkie man faces federal drug and firearms charges

By Avoyelles Today Staff A Bunkie man faces federal drug and firearms charges following the return of an indictment in the Western District of Louisiana. A federal indictment was returned June 17, 2026, against Rininski Edwards, 33, of Bunkie. He is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute,

$5.3 Million Highway 107 Improvement Project to Begin Aug. 10 in Avoyelles Parish

$5.3 Million Highway 107 Improvement Project to Begin Aug. 10 in Avoyelles Parish

AVOYELLES PARISH — Drivers traveling along Louisiana Highway 107 will soon see construction crews as a major roadway improvement project gets underway next week. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that work will begin Monday, Aug. 10, on a $5.3 million project to improve approximately seven