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Obituary for Van Keith Neck

Obituary for Van Keith Neck

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in St. Mary Mother of the Church for Van Keith Neck, 74, who passed away on August 30, 2026. Reverend Cedric Sonnier, Pastor, was Celebrant of the Mass and conducted the funeral services. Burial

Hard Times In Da Parish

Hard Times In Da Parish

Sept. 1 - Sept. 6. 2026

Avoyelles Pages Past

Avoyelles Pages Past

By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our Sept. 12, 1936 editions Avoyelles Superintendent C.E. Laborde resigned and announced his intentions of opening a Ford dealership with L.P. Roy, Jr. Hazel Lee Neck of Marksville was on the committee that welcomed newcomers to LSU. The Wise Truck and

Parishwide roundup: Rates, repairs, projects and elections

Parishwide roundup: Rates, repairs, projects and elections

By: Staff Contributor Local governments and public boards across Avoyelles Parish handled a wide range of business during August, from utility rate increases and bridge repairs to water-system projects, school improvements and upcoming elections. Cottonport Cottonport residents and businesses will see higher water and sewer rates beginning Oct. 1

Monroe Fabre Bridge reopens after replacement

Monroe Fabre Bridge reopens after replacement

The Monroe Fabre Bridge over Bayou Des Glaises has reopened to traffic following the completion of a nearly $1.85 million replacement project. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Sept. 3 that work on the bridge, located on Big Bend Road, had been completed and the roadway reopened.

When the Endangered Species Act hit close to home in Cameron

When the Endangered Species Act hit close to home in Cameron

The Cameron Turtle Excluder Device Blockade of 1989 Some experiences in a career are carefully planned, while others arrive unexpectedly and leave an impression that lasts a lifetime. For me, one of those unforgettable experiences occurred in July 1989, when a group of commercial shrimpers completely blockaded the Calcasieu Ship

Louisiana Tech honors Avoyelles Parish students

Louisiana Tech honors Avoyelles Parish students

Louisiana Tech University in Ruston has announced its Summer 2026 graduates as well as students named to the President’s and Dean’s Honor Lists for the Summer Quarter. Several Avoyelles Parish students were among those earning degrees during commencement ceremonies held Aug. 15. From Bunkie, Lucy Kathleen Clement earned