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Traffic along Highway One near the intersection of Hwy. 1192 north of Marksville was temporarily shut down after two vehicles collided on Monday afternoon.
Photo courtesy of Kristen Bordelon
Mansura Man Killed in Head-On Crash
Avoyelles Parish – Earlier today, a crash involving two vehicles killed a man from Mansura, LA and injured four others. All the occupants, in both vehicles, were restrained.
Avoyelles School Board may change ‘no-nit’ policy on head lice
It may come with a call from the principal’s office, a note sent home from school or the discovery of a white speck in your child’s hair while you are getting him ready for school.
IS THAT JESUS?
A man said to be Jesus of Nazareth stands near the open entrance of the borrowed tomb where the noted healer had been placed after being executed two days ago. Jesus’ body was missing when officials went to the scene this morning after rumors were spreading that the Nazarene carpenter had risen from the dead. {Artwork by Constantin Hansen (1804-1880)}
8 Days in Jerusalem: Day 8 - Jesus’ body missing from tomb
{Editor’s Note: This series depicts how the events of Jesus Christ’s last week in Jerusalem could have been reported by a newspaper.
BUILT IN AVOYELLES
Detel Computer Solutions owner Daryl Deshotel (right) checks out a recently finished laptop built by Detel employee Jacob Leger (left) of Hessmer. Leger puts the finishing touches on a new laptop built at the Mansura site.
{Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Deshotel disregarded doubters to open Detel in Avoyelles
Avoyelles Parish is known for its fertile fields, abundant hunting and fishing areas and a love of life displayed in its food and festivals.