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Avoyelles Parish 4-H had four teams compete in the Southern Regional Food Challenge, where students demonstrated their cooking, teamwork and food preparation skills. Ethan and Jacques were recognized as Division III Heat I finalists. Local 4-H leaders praised the students for the time and effort they put into preparing for

Students in Christel Voorhies’ third grade class at Sacred Heart School in Moreauville recently completed Black History projects after researching notable historical figures. The students created posters highlighting individuals such as Harriet Tubman, Mary McLeod Bethune and former President Barack Obama, learning about their contributions and impact on history. Class

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 Mar 1st-15th 2026 Complaints - 173 Vehicle Crashes - 4 Injuries - 2 Arrests - 8 - Contempt of court - 1 - Poss.

Avoyelles Agenda March 28 * 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Seventh Annual Bass Tournament, Knights of Columbus Council 1217, Spring Bayou, Boggy Bayou Landing. Tournament entry fee $90 per boat. For more information contact Jordan Bordelon at (318) 359-2406 * 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - 4th