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Avoyelles Parish School Board to Issue Fall Surplus Stipend

Announcement October 21, 2025- Avoyelles Parish School Board employees will soon see an extra boost in their paychecks. During its October meeting, the Board unanimously approved a Fall Surplus Stipend for eligible employees, funded through the 2024–2025 General Fund surplus. Additional Stipends & Funding Source This stipend comes in

Obituary for Joseph Raymond Meche, Jr.

Obituary for Joseph Raymond Meche, Jr.

Joseph Raymond Meche, Jr. April 21, 1961 — October 19, 2025 Funeral Mass for Joseph Raymond Meche, Jr. of Morrow will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport with Fr. Charles Ray officiating. A rosary will be said at 12:

Obituary for Frank Thomas Edmond

Obituary for Frank Thomas Edmond

In Loving Memory of Frank Thomas Edmond September 4,1962 - October 20,2025 Memorial service for Frank Thomas Edmond, of Lettsworth will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 beginning at 11:00 am in the Lower Latanache Baptist Church in Batchelor with Reverend Davey Kelone officiating. Frank Thomas

T-ALPHONSE SEZ

T-ALPHONSE SEZ

Tee Alphonse Sez Now lemme clear it up right here at the start. I ain’t my daddy, Alphonse. He was so liberal he thought a tax cut was when you got a coupon from the Dollar Store. Me, I’m more conservative. Not because I read no book, but

Happening Tonight! Orionid Meteor Shower: Share your photos in the comments🌌

Happening Tonight! Orionid Meteor Shower: Share your photos in the comments🌌

🌠 Look up, Avoyelles! Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks TONIGHT The Orionids — tiny bits of Halley’s Comet — will light up the sky tonight (Oct. 21) with up to ~25 meteors/hour. Expect bright streaks, long-lasting trails, and vibrant colors! 🗓 Peak Night: TONIGHT — October 21 🌍 Where: Visible worldwide 🌌 Origin: Halley’s Comet

Obituary for Mike Jude Dufour, Sr.

Obituary for Mike Jude Dufour, Sr.

Mike Jude Dufour, Sr. May 1, 1964 — October 14, 2025 Moreauville Memorial service for Mike Jude Dufour Sr. will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville, LA on October 24, 2025, beginning at 10:30a.m. with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Rosary will be recited at 10:00a.

High school seniors invited to apply for Ducks Unlimited Scholarships

High school seniors invited to apply for Ducks Unlimited Scholarships

Ducks Unlimited (DU) has opened its 2025–2026 National Scholarship Program, offering 61 one-time scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are DU members and demonstrate outstanding dedication to wetlands conservation. The program awards: 50 Varsity Scholarships at $500 each, ten Conservation Scholarships at $1,000 each, and one National