Discipline improving in Avoyelles public schools
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 5:00am
Discipline in the schools appears to have “turned the corner,” based on improved figures from the parish’s alternative school.
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Members of the Cajun Santas non-profit organization gathered prior to the holidays to distribute toys to children of Avoyelles Parish. Those participating in the new organization’s first event included (from left, bottom row) Jaime Lucas, Santa (Bobery Bordelon), Kasi Ducote, (middle row) Brian Stephens, Kecia Stephens, Samantha Voinche, Gayle Edwards, Summer Anderson, Brooke Anderson, (top row) Jarvis Jacob, Austin Bordelon, Larry Asbra, Michelle Asbra, Jamie Ducote and Nick Jacob. Not pictured are Sean Brouillette, Ashley Jefferson, Katie Quebedeaux and Madeline Dauzat. {Photo courtesy of Jamie Ducote}
Cajun Santas will keep Christmas alive all year
Sat, 01/25/2020 - 5:00am
There is a saying about “keeping Christmas in your heart all year.”
DayeTime: Marksville's 'missing penny'
Sat, 01/25/2020 - 5:00am
For at least the next few months, items bought in Marksville will cost a little less.
Marksville police investigating fatal shooting
Fri, 01/24/2020 - 12:47pm
As of noon today (Jan. 24), an early-morning shooting death in Marksville is still under investigation and no arrests had been made, Marksville Police Chief Elster Smith said.
Avoyelles Charter girls unbeaten in first two weeks of 2020
Fri, 01/24/2020 - 5:00am
It has been smooth sailing for the Lady Vikings basketball team of Avoyelles Public Charter so far this season.