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Lawsuit Filed by Wildlife Groups Over Gulf Oil Exemption!

Lawsuit Filed by Wildlife Groups Over Gulf Oil Exemption!

Several environmental organizations, including the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, have filed a lawsuit challenging a federal decision that would allow oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico to bypass certain protections under the Endangered Species Act. The lawsuit, filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of multiple

Louisiana strengthens focus on reading grammar and cursive in classrooms

Louisiana strengthens focus on reading grammar and cursive in classrooms

Louisiana schools will implement new English language arts (ELA) standards aimed at strengthening students’ reading and writing skills across all grade levels. According to the Louisiana Department of Education, the updated standards for kindergarten through 12th grade were recommended by State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and approved by

Celebration at St. Alphonsus: 11 Children Receive First Holy Communion ✝️

Celebration at St. Alphonsus: 11 Children Receive First Holy Communion ✝️

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church marked a special occasion on April 18, as 11 children received their First Holy Communion during Mass. The ceremony brought together families, friends and parish members to celebrate this important step in the children’s spiritual journey within the Catholic Church. Dressed in traditional white attire,

Summer Ball Brings Community Together in Avoyelles! 🎉

Summer Ball Brings Community Together in Avoyelles! 🎉

This time of year in Avoyelles, you don’t have to look far to find a ball field. Every town’s got one, and just about every evening there’s a game going on. Kids running around, parents in the stands, everybody just glad to be outside again after a

Marksville Police Report - April Highlights 🚓

Marksville Police Report - April Highlights 🚓

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 April 1st - 15th, 2026 Complaints * Complaints: 156 * Vehicle Crashes: 8 * Injuries: 1 ARRESTS * Remaining after being forbidden: 2 * Contempt of court: 1 * 5 counts

Important Avoyelles Fire Report by Chief Milligan 🚒

Important Avoyelles Fire Report by Chief Milligan 🚒

Avoyelles Fire Report From: Retired Fire Chief, Donald Milligan

Obituary for Gordon Francis Guillot

Obituary for Gordon Francis Guillot

Gordon Francis Guillot Mass of Christian burial for Mr. Gordon Francis Guillot will be held on Friday, May 1 st , 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Interment will be at St. Alphonsus Mausoleum. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson