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☕🎉 C’est la Vie Coffee Shop Opens in Marksville! 🎈

☕🎉 C’est la Vie Coffee Shop Opens in Marksville! 🎈

C’est la Vie Coffee Shop celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Dec. 5, 2025, marking an exciting new addition to the historic square in downtown Marksville. The shop has quickly grown in popularity, becoming one of the newest hot spots for residents and visitors. Nestled in the

🎄 Simmesport Welcomes the Holiday Season with RISE Christmas Parade! 🎉

🎄 Simmesport Welcomes the Holiday Season with RISE Christmas Parade! 🎉

The holiday season officially arrived in Simmesport on Sunday, Dec. 7, as families lined the streets for the annual RISE Christmas Parade and Park Celebration. The festive event brought together local organizations, churches, schools, and community groups for an afternoon filled with Christmas cheer. The parade began at Christ the

🔥 Don't Miss the Winter Revival at First Union Baptist Church! 🙌

🔥 Don't Miss the Winter Revival at First Union Baptist Church! 🙌

First Union Baptist sets Winter Revival First Union Baptist Church, 1537 Bordelon Rd. in Bunkie, will hold its Winter Revival on Jan. 8 and 9 at 6 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers for each night: * On Thursday, Jan. 8: Pastor Marshall Green * On Friday, Jan. 9: Pastor Brett Simien Rev.

🎄 Kids' Christmas Wishes: Letters to Santa ✉️

🎄 Kids' Christmas Wishes: Letters to Santa ✉️

Santa Letters from the Avoyelles Journal’s Santa Mailbox Our youngest readers have signed sealed and delivered their Christmas lists to Santa May all of their holiday wishes come true! Letters to Santa Dear Santa My name is Jasmine Church and I’m 12 years old I have been a

🎄 Holiday Closure Alert: Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office 🚨

🎄 Holiday Closure Alert: Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office 🚨

HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE: CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S Sheriff David L. Dauzat would like to inform the public of the upcoming holiday closure schedule for the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office Administration. CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE: The Administration Offices will be CLOSED on the following dates in observance of Christmas: * Wednesday, December

🎄 A Nostalgic Christmas Tradition at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 🎄

🎄 A Nostalgic Christmas Tradition at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 🎄

Christmas at Our Lady of Lourdes Church: A Look Back A cherished Fifth Ward tradition captured in this vintage holiday photograph This archival photograph offers a glimpse into a beloved Christmas tradition at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Fifth Ward, where parishioners once gathered around an elaborately crafted

🎄 Marksville's Magical Christmas Tree Lighting Returns! 🎉

🎄 Marksville's Magical Christmas Tree Lighting Returns! 🎉

A cherished holiday tradition continued in historic downtown Marksville on Dec. 6 as the Christmas Tree Lighting at the courthouse drew a large crowd of families, children and community supporters. The event featured: * Music * Student performances * Food vendors * Christmas characters * The lighting of the tree on the courthouse steps There