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The Possum, the Tick, and the Truth

The Possum, the Tick, and the Truth

By: Dr. Jay Callegari A few days ago, I saw yet another social media post making the rounds. It featured a picture of a possum and proudly proclaimed that possums are one of nature’s greatest allies because they eat thousands of ticks each year. As an avid outdoorsman the

Obituary for Sandra Cecelia Sampson

Obituary for Sandra Cecelia Sampson

Mass of Christian burial for Mrs. Sandra Cecelia Sampson will be held on Saturday, June 13 th , 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Father Joseph Desimone officiating. Interment will be held at Holy Ghost Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Marksville,

Help T-Alphonse Name the Judges! Winner Gets Free Sac-A-Lait!

Help T-Alphonse Name the Judges! Winner Gets Free Sac-A-Lait!

📣Dr. Paul Coreil to Launch New Weekly Column, “Coreil’s Career Corner,” in The Avoyelles Weekly

📣Dr. Paul Coreil to Launch New Weekly Column, “Coreil’s Career Corner,” in The Avoyelles Weekly

By Aliya Deshotel Avoyelles Publishing is excited to announce that Dr. Paul D. Coreil will soon begin writing a new weekly column for The Avoyelles Weekly titled “Coreil’s Career Corner.” Upon his retirement as Chancellor of LSU of Alexandria, Dr. Coreil will bring his years of experience in education,

Four Candidates Qualify for U.S. Senate Race in Louisiana!

Four Candidates Qualify for U.S. Senate Race in Louisiana!

Four candidates are in a run off for U.S. Senator in Louisiana, with both the Democratic and Republican parties drawing contested races. If you are registered a democrat you must choose between the two democratic candidates, if you are registered republican you must choose between the two republican candidates.

Obituary for Carmen Moncla Hiott

Obituary for Carmen Moncla Hiott

Carmen Moncla Hiott, daughter of Alfred Marie and Virginia Gray Moncla, was born on October 22, 1928, in Moncla, LA and died on June 3, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC after a long illness. Carmen, or “Titter” as she was known as a child, cherished growing up on the family

Not New Taxes: Avoyelles Voters to Decide Future School Funding This Month

Not New Taxes: Avoyelles Voters to Decide Future School Funding This Month

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Avoyelles Parish voters will decide whether to renew three existing taxes that help fund the Avoyelles Parish School System. These are not new taxes. The ballot asks voters whether to continue taxes that are already in place and currently support local schools. ½-Cent Sales Tax