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Upcoming events announced across Avoyelles Parish

Upcoming events announced across Avoyelles Parish

Several community, church and summer events are scheduled across Avoyelles Parish in the coming weeks. David Haas Methodist plans Summer Fest David Haas Memorial Methodist Church will host its Summer Fest on Saturday, July 18, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 208 W. Church Street in Bunkie.

Van Roy named Building a Better Avoyelles’ first Avoyellean of the Year

Van Roy named Building a Better Avoyelles’ first Avoyellean of the Year

Van Roy, a well-known businessman, real estate agent, civic leader and supporter of the arts, has been named the official 2026 Avoyellean of the Year by Building a Better Avoyelles and Avoyelles Publishing. The announcement was made by Aliya Deshotel of Avoyelles Publishing during a special presentation recognizing Roy’

🎨 Join the Fun at the Indoor Children’s & Young Entrepreneur Arts and Craft Fair!

🎨 Join the Fun at the Indoor Children’s & Young Entrepreneur Arts and Craft Fair!

The Village of Moreauville is calling all young entrepreneurs, artists, bakers and creative minds to take part in its first annual Indoor Children’s and Young Entrepreneur Arts and Craft Fair. Children ages five through 16 are invited to showcase and sell their handmade arts, crafts and homemade foods during

Obituary for Gwendolyn “Gale” Knoll Jeansonne

Obituary for Gwendolyn “Gale” Knoll Jeansonne

Gwendolyn “Gale” Knoll Jeansonne Mass of Christian burial for Mrs. Gwendolyn “Gale” Knoll Jeansonne will be held on Monday, June 1 st , 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Wade DeCoste officiating. Entombment will be held at St. Joseph Mausoleum #2. Arrangements are under

June 27 election brings key deadlines for Avoyelles voters

June 27 election brings key deadlines for Avoyelles voters

Avoyelles Parish voters will return to the polls Saturday, June 27, for Louisiana’s Second Party Primary and Municipal General Election, with several important deadlines approaching for registration, early voting and absentee ballots. For voters who have not yet registered, the deadline to register in person, by mail or at

Annual Wellness Screening on June 4!

Annual Wellness Screening on June 4!

The Avoyelles Parish School Board will host its annual wellness screening for active and retired employees on Thursday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marksville Elementary School library. The screening, provided by Ochsner Health, is offered to help employees and retirees qualify for a

Remembering a Hero: New Sign Honors Lester Paul Fontenot at VFW Post 3841

Remembering a Hero: New Sign Honors Lester Paul Fontenot at VFW Post 3841

A new sign now stands outside Gerard Joseph VFW Post 3841 in Mansura, serving as a lasting tribute to one of its most dedicated members. The sign was recently donated in memory of the late Lester Paul Fontenot, a Mansura native who served as Post Commander and was known for