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The importance of mosquito control in coastal Louisiana parishes

The importance of mosquito control in coastal Louisiana parishes

Living in Cameron Parish for 14 years, from 1978 to 1992, taught me many valuable lessons about life in coastal Louisiana. One of the most important was just how essential mosquito control programs are to maintaining quality of life for all residents. Mosquito control is about much more than reducing

Hard Times in Da Parish!

Hard Times in Da Parish!

September 7th - September 13th

Social media post leads to Hessmer Animal Cruelty Case

Social media post leads to Hessmer Animal Cruelty Case

A Hessmer man was arrested Sept. 13 in connection with an animal cruelty investigation that began two months earlier after photographs posted on social media raised concerns about several puppies and adult dogs. Desmond Pierre was taken into custody after Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies identified him during a

Internet access expands across Avoyelles, though gaps remain

Internet access expands across Avoyelles, though gaps remain

By: Amy Ducote Internet access has expanded substantially across Avoyelles Parish in recent years, although Census estimates indicate some children still live in homes without a dedicated internet subscription. The most recent U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimate shows about 845 children under age 18 in Avoyelles Parish

🚧 Wondering what’s happening on North Main Street in Marksville?

🚧 Wondering what’s happening on North Main Street in Marksville?

🚧 Wondering what’s happening on North Main Street in Marksville? In front of the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse! The roadwork currently underway on LA 107 in Marksville is part of a $5.3 million DOTD improvement project stretching from W. Mark Street toward the Red River Bridge. The project includes full-

One Year Later, Avoyelles Publishing looks ahead.

One Year Later, Avoyelles Publishing looks ahead.

One year of growth under Building a Better Avoyelles. By Aliya Deshotel: One year after Avoyelles Publishing came under the nonprofit stewardship of Building a Better Avoyelles, the organization is marking the anniversary by looking not only at how far it has come, but at where it hopes to take

LSUA honors Dr. Paul Coreil as Chancellor Emeritus!

LSUA honors Dr. Paul Coreil as Chancellor Emeritus!

Retired LSU of Alexandria Chancellor Paul Coreil was honored Saturday, Sept. 5, at Tiger Stadium with the honorary title of Chancellor Emeritus, recognizing more than four decades of service to LSU and Louisiana. The recognition came during the first quarter of LSU’s season opener against Clemson, when LSU President