Building a Better Avoyelles Combines Two Parish Newspapers Into One: Introducing Avoyelles Weekly

Building a Better Avoyelles is proud to announce the merger of The Marksville Weekly News and The Bunkie Record into one stronger, parish-wide newspaper called Avoyelles Weekly.

This change reflects our continued commitment to providing quality local journalism while adapting to today’s economic realities. Like many small newspapers across the country, rising printing costs and reductions in local advertising have made it difficult to sustain multiple weekly publications. By uniting these two long-standing papers, Avoyelles Weekly will be able to deliver broader coverage, stronger stories, and more efficient use of resources.

Readers can continue to count on the same trusted local reporting they have relied on for decades, including:

• Community news
• Sports
• Public notices
• School events
• Stories about the people who make Avoyelles Parish unique

“Our goal is simple,” said the team at Building a Better Avoyelles.
“We want to keep local news alive and thriving for the people of Avoyelles Parish. This merger helps ensure that the community continues to have a reliable, hometown paper that represents all corners of our parish.”

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to take advantage of advertising opportunities in Avoyelles Weekly, reaching readers across every community in the parish.

For advertising, subscriptions, or story ideas, contact:
news@avoyellestoday.com.