Avoyelles Schools celebrate love, laughter and Laissez Les Bons Temps Roulez

FEBRUARY EVENTS FEB. 27 5 to 7 p.m. - Annual Lenten Fish and Shrimp Fry Dinner Knights of Columbus of Belledeau Location: St. Martin of Tours Church Hall, 1981 LA-114, Hessmer Donation: $12 Contact: Call KC Council at (318) 240-0007 FEB. 27 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Lawmakers propose new Missing Child Alert Systems in Louisiana Two bills before the Louisiana Legislature would make changes to how missing child alerts are issued statewide following a high-profile case involving a New Orleans boy. House Bill 74, authored by Michael Echols, proposes the creation of a “Spectrum Alert” system

Paragon Casino’s Joan Botts re-elected to State Tourism Board By Lenox Hill Joan Botts, Vice President of Marketing for Paragon Casino Resort, was reelected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Travel Association following the organization’s 2026 annual meeting. A Marksville resident, Botts continues her