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Obituary for Maxine Carolyn Burrs

Obituary for Maxine Carolyn Burrs

Ms. Maxine Carolyn BurrsDecember 21, 1943 - April 09, 2026 BUNKIE, LA – A funeral service to honor the life of Maxine Carolyn Burrs was held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 12:00 Noon, at Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church in Saint Joseph, LA., with Pastor Anthony Watson officiating. Interment followed in

Woods family named Garden of the Month for April

Woods family named Garden of the Month for April

The Marksville Garden Club has named the home of Aaron and Sophie Woods, as its April Garden of the Month. Woods, along with her children, has created a vibrant spring landscape filled with a variety of plants and blooms. Her children enjoy helping in the garden, with Zoey especially taking

Playoff Season in Avoyelles is Heating Up! ⚾🥎

Playoff Season in Avoyelles is Heating Up! ⚾🥎

The calendar may say April, but across Avoyelles Parish, it’s playoff season. For the past several weeks, local ballparks have stayed busy well into the evening, with fans filling the stands and teams competing with one goal in mind, keep the season alive. From Bunkie to Marksville to Moreauville,

Upcoming Events in Avoyelles: Mark Your Calendars!

Upcoming Events in Avoyelles: Mark Your Calendars!

Avoyelles Send club, non-profit meetings to: Agenda, The Journal, PO Box 36, Marksville, LA 71351 or email to news@avoyellestoday.com Upcoming Events MAY 1 & 2 The St. Alphonsus Lady’s Altar Society, garage sale Location: St. Alphonsus Rateau Center, 3659 Main St., Hessmer. Community members wishing to

Class of 2026 set to graduate across Avoyelles Parish!

Class of 2026 set to graduate across Avoyelles Parish!

Graduation season is here in Avoyelles Parish, with ceremonies set throughout mid-May to honor the Class of 2026 as they complete high school and prepare for the next chapter. All Avoyelles Parish School District graduations will be held at the Mari Center at Paragon Casino in Marksville, beginning with

Long Lines and Delays at New Orleans Airport Amid Federal Shutdown

Long Lines and Delays at New Orleans Airport Amid Federal Shutdown

Travelers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport faced long lines and extended wait times Monday as federal staffing shortages continued to affect security operations. Airport officials said the delays are tied to the ongoing federal funding dispute, which has left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents working without pay for

Obituary of Robin Debbie O'Brien

Obituary of Robin Debbie O'Brien

May 4, 1953 ~ April 25, 2026 (age 72) Robin O'Brien, who was lovingly known for her gentle spirit and steadfast devotion to those around her, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Erie, Colorado, at the age of 72. Born on May 4, 1953, in Grantham, North Carolina,