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Marksville Police Report: January 2026

Marksville Police Report: January 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. 1-15, 2026 Complaints - 183 Vehicle Crashes - 7 Injuries - 1 Arrests include: - 1 - Disturbing the peace - 6 -

Avoyelles Pages Past: 90 years ago.. 80 years ago....70..60..50..40..30..20

Avoyelles Pages Past: 90 years ago.. 80 years ago....70..60..50..40..30..20

90 Years Ago From our Jan. 25, 1936 editions Judge Richard Leche was elected governor of Louisiana. Senator Overton eulogized Huey P. Long before the Louisiana Senate. C.R. Bordelon and Samuel Moreau won elections for district judge and district attorney. The Marksville American Legion Auxiliary entertained State Department President

Cook Some Rice: Grandpa’s Catch, Island Style: Tropical Baked White Perch

Cook Some Rice: Grandpa’s Catch, Island Style: Tropical Baked White Perch

Grandpa’s Catch, Island Style: Tropical Baked White Perch Sometimes the best meals come from what’s already in your kitchen — and what your grandpa brings home. This tropical-style baked white perch was light, healthy, colorful, and packed with flavor. 🐟 The Fish I used 12 pieces of white perch that

Hessmer Man Arrested in AT&T Copper Wire Theft Investigation

Hessmer Man Arrested in AT&T Copper Wire Theft Investigation

A Hessmer man has been arrested following an investigation into multiple thefts of AT&T copper wire in the Echo-Poland area near LA-1 South according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s detectives investigated a series of incidents in which suspects cut telephone service lines from utility

📢 Here’s What Changed at the Latest Avoyelles School Board Meeting

📢 Here’s What Changed at the Latest Avoyelles School Board Meeting

The Avoyelles Parish School Board elected new leadership during its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20, unanimously selecting Aimee Dupuy as board president and Dr. Jay Callegari as vice president for the 2026 calendar year. Dupuy was elected president on a 7–0 vote, with no opposition and two members absent.

Death Notices

Death Notices

Death Notices Glen Joseph Juneau Hessmer, Dec. 17 Janice Patricia Armand Gauthier Cottonport, Jan. 1 Joe Smoot Alexandria, Jan. 8 Richard John Chaisson Marksville, Jan. 10 Barbara Marie Nelson Bayou Jacques, Jan. 10 Herman Scott Mississippi, Jan. 10 William Ira Strange Simmesport, Jan. 13 Charles Anthony Blank Plaucheville, Jan. 13

Faith on the Table: Foods of the Bible & Why Our Bodies Still Need Them Today

Faith on the Table: Foods of the Bible & Why Our Bodies Still Need Them Today

By Aliya Deshotel These lifestyle articles seem to be a hit, so I’ll continue writing them whenever I can. I learn so much while researching them, and I hope you feel just as inspired when you read them. This week’s article focuses on foods found in the Bible