Simmesport park renamed to honor Ehrhardt
Mon, 06/26/2017 - 5:00am
Raymond Daye
Leo Ehrhardt served as mayor of Simmesport for most of five decades.
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Simmesport renaming downtown park in long-time mayor's honor
Simmesport park renamed to honor Ehrhardt
Mon, 06/26/2017 - 5:00am
Raymond Daye
Leo Ehrhardt served as mayor of Simmesport for most of five decades.
Avoyelles was 'prepared for the worst' from Cindy
Sun, 06/25/2017 - 5:00am
Raymond Daye
Avoyelles Parish prepared for the worst but was pleasantly surprised with only a moderate impact from a short visit by Tropical Storm Cindy this past week.
8-year-old Addison Gormsen and dad Wesley Gormsen of Marksville (at left) check out the rock painting table in the Kids Corner of the Marksville Farmers Market on a recent Saturday. The painting activity along with a bounce house was a popular attraction for kids while parents visited local produce and arts & crafts vendors. There are activities for kids each Saturday in June at the market. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Marksville Farmers Market Week 2 had 'bayou' theme
Sat, 06/24/2017 - 5:00am
Raymond Daye
There was a definite “bayou” theme to the Marksville Farmers Market on June 10. The event is held every Saturday in June, but each one has special attractions.
Avoyelles School Board hires ERS for schools study
Fri, 06/23/2017 - 5:00am
Raymond Daye
Education Resource Strategies (ERS) has been contracted to prepare a report to help the Avoyelles School Board use its personnel and financial resources more effectively.