Cases top 800 in Avoyelles
Today's update from the Louisiana Department of Health was the largest increase for Avoyelles Parish.
Today's update from the Louisiana Department of Health was the largest increase for Avoyelles Parish.
A WONDERFUL WIZ .......
The cast of Bunkie Magnet Beta Club's Wizard of Oz pose after completing an award-winning performance. The students' performance at the state convention qualified them for the national competition. The Bunkie club won 1st place in Performing Arts. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the national convention was canceled and competitions were judged virtually with photos and videos . Cast members are (from left, standing) Kylie Gagnard, Leah Borrel, Julia Henie, Mia Hukins, Grace Brasseaux, Chiara Sartorato, Madeline Ducote, Kelsey Spencer, McKenzie Juneau, Amelia Quirk, Brooke Stevens, Isabelle Vasquez, Stevie Matthews, Sophie Gagnard, Allie Joffrion, Andie Belt, Airia Hall, Ella Venable, Madison Lemoine, Kyra Christmas, Blake Longlois, Hanna Couvillion, Sa’Maia Prater, Lacie Tagliarino, Jordyn Davis, (kneeling) Kelsey Robertson,Sophie Madrigal, Gracey Madrigal, Shea Jordan, Lindsey LaPrairie, Kallie Madrigal, Liby Borrel, Brinasia Guillote, Aiyauna Anderson, Bailey Wright and (front center) Jensen Gremillion. {Photo submitted by Kaitlyn Glorioso}
Bunkie Magnet's Beta Club members weren't going to let a little thing like a global pandemic keep them from taking their state convention honors on the road to the national conventio
There are few things more capable of evoking strong emotions than issues involving dogs. Hearts melt at the sight of a stray dog or puppy.
A Ville Platte man was arrested in Bunkie Friday (July 24) and charged with attempted murder in connection with the non-fatal shooting of his brother earlier that day.
After qualifying ended Friday, 28 of the 48 local offices on the Nov. 3 ballot had been decided without a single ballot being cast. Most, but not all, of those 28 winners were incumbents.