EFFIE LIBRARY GROUNDBREAKING
The long-awaited groundbreaking for the new Effie branch of the Avoyelles Parish Library and the new Cottonport Bank branch took place on Nov. 18. The bank donated the property adjacent to the new bank branch for the new library. Those participating in the event included, from left, (front) Library Board member Marina Gagic, Library System Director Theresa Thevenote, Library Board member Jean Lemoine, Cottonport Bank President A.J. Roy III, State Rep.-Elect Daryl Deshotel, Shane Stout of Cottonport Bank, Police Juror Marsha Wiley, Library Board President Pete Riche, and (back row) Ducote Construction representatives Grant Ducote, Craig Ducote and Adam Ducote, Parish Engineer Ron Bordelon and Police Juror Mark Borrel. {Photo courtesy of Cottonport Bank}
Groundbreaking held for Effie library, bank branches
Effie area residents have been anticipating the construction of their first local library branch for the past few years. Now the project is in the home stretch.
