Bunkie Industrial Park still waiting for a tenant
Fri, 10/27/2017 - 4:00am
What was once thought to be the birthplace of a new era of prosperity for this area now lays fallow.
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Eagles Ranch well producing oil, gas in Goudeau
Mon, 10/23/2017 - 4:00am
The Eagles Ranch well near Goudeau has reported its first production numbers, giving oil industry observers cause for optimism concerning the once-lucrative Austin Chalk formation.
PARAGON'S '3 R's': REMODEL, REVAMP, REFRESH
Paragon Casino Resort now sports big-screen TVs, new carpeting and several other changes aimed at enhancing guests’ gaming experience while they are visiting the Marksville casino and other sites in Avoyelles Parish.
Paragon Casino Resort embarks on ‘refresh’ campaign
Sun, 10/15/2017 - 4:00am
As part of an overall effort to improve its appeal to potential guests, Paragon Casino Resort and its consultant partner Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment recently rolled out several updates to
MARKING TRIBE'S FIRST MOVIE
Tunica-Biloxi officials mark the tribe’s first film premiere with a photo, taken by Dominique Ellis of the Ehrhardt Group public relations firm. The officials are (from left) Economic Development Committee board member Raymond Bertalotto Jr., Tribe Vice Chairman Marshall Sampson, EDC President Tony Pierite and Paragon Casino public relations agent Darrian Pierite. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
"Wind River" sheds light on overlooked issue of missing women on Native American reservations
Thu, 08/17/2017 - 4:00am
Hollywood came to Marksville on Aug. 12 when three noted Native American actors attended the local premiere of the critically acclaimed film Wind River.
Mansura hears info on ‘Sewer Sentry’ system
Sat, 07/22/2017 - 4:00am
Several municipalities around the parish have complained about the problem they have with rainwater entering the sanitary sewer line, forcing pumps to work harder and costing the towns money in ch