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Avoyelles Parish AI Company Gains Growing Recognition: Subterra Technologies Leads the Future of Innovation

Avoyelles Parish AI Company Gains Growing Recognition: Subterra Technologies Leads the Future of Innovation

A local success story is putting Avoyelles Parish on the national technology map. Subterra Technologies, founded by Avoyelles native Noah Deshotel, is gaining recognition across the country for its advanced artificial intelligence systems—proving that major innovation doesn’t have to come from Silicon Valley. After graduating from LSU, Deshotel

Obituary for Gilbert Maillet

Obituary for Gilbert Maillet

Gilbert “Pappy” Maillet, native of Marksville, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the age of 78. Born November 28, 1947 to Gilbert and Corrine Maillet. Pappy had a full life, graduating from Marksville High School in 1965. He served in the Louisiana Army National Guard, using the Veteran

🎉 Bunkie's Ronterrian Patterson Joins the Elite 1,000-Point Club! 🏀

🎉 Bunkie's Ronterrian Patterson Joins the Elite 1,000-Point Club! 🏀

Ronterrian Patterson, a senior from Bunkie, poses on the court after reaching the 1,000-career-point milestone for Bunkie Magnet High School. Reaching 1,000 points places Patterson among an elite group of high school scorers and reflects years of consistency, dedication and leadership. The milestone highlights his impact on Panther

🚑 Huge Health Partnership Announced for Avoyelles Hospital! 🤝

🚑 Huge Health Partnership Announced for Avoyelles Hospital! 🤝

Allegiance Health System, the management company for Avoyelles Hospital, announced this week that it has signed a Letter of Intent to enter into an affiliation with Ochsner Health, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the Gulf South. According to information released by Allegiance Health System, the agreement is

Avoyelles Pages Past

Avoyelles Pages Past

By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our Jan. 5, 1936 editions * The New Years Eve celebrations in Marksville were the most quiet ever spent. * Mrs. E.J. Joffrion passed away. * Gerald L.K. Smith, the national “Share the Wealth” organizer, was to speak in Marksville. * The entire Leche-Ellender-Long ticket

🚨 🦠Health Alert: Avian Flu and Salmonella Outbreak Warnings in Louisiana!

🚨 🦠Health Alert: Avian Flu and Salmonella Outbreak Warnings in Louisiana!

State and federal health officials are warning the public about two ongoing health concerns affecting Louisiana residents: the continued spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) among wild birds and a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters. Wildlife officials report that H5N1 is causing illness and death in waterfowl

Celebrating Creativity: APSB Holiday Card Art Contest Winners Announced! 🎨

Celebrating Creativity: APSB Holiday Card Art Contest Winners Announced! 🎨

Avoyelles Parish School Board announced the winners of its Second Annual Holiday Card Art Design Contest, recognizing student creativity and artistic talent across all grade levels. The contest invited students throughout the district to submit original artwork celebrating the holiday season. Winners were selected in three divisions: * Zaniya Alexander of