Editor

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the 219th birthday of Avoyelles Parish during a community gathering on Tuesday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bailey’s on the Square in downtown Marksville. Avoyelles Parish was officially declared a parish of the State of Louisiana

Simmesport State Bank is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, offering a $500 technical college or college scholarship to graduating seniors across Avoyelles Parish. One scholarship will be awarded to a senior from each of the following schools: * LaSAS * Avoyelles High School * Marksville High School * Bunkie Magnet High

Residents of Avoyelles Parish are invited to gather in remembrance as the community honors those who served and those who never returned on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. American Legion Post 130, along with the CENLA Honor Guard, will host the ceremony on Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m.