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Voters in Avoyelles Parish will see a significant change when they head to the polls on May 16, 2026. Louisiana is no longer operating under the traditional jungle primary system. Instead, the state now uses a closed primary format for congressional and U.S. Senate races. Voters should also be

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 Jan. 15-31, 2026: * Complaints: 117 * Vehicle Crashes: 4 * Injuries: 1 Arrests include: * 1: Criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace * 1: Felon in

Qualifying has officially ended, and voters in Bunkie and Marksville now have a clear picture of who will appear on the ballot in the upcoming municipal elections. Several races are contested, a few candidates are unopposed, and one position drew no qualifiers. Below is a comprehensive look at the final