District 2 fire departments urge renewal of 10-mill property tax
Most of Avoyelles Parish is protected by volunteer fire departments who have banded together under one tax-supported district -- Fire District 2.
Most of Avoyelles Parish is protected by volunteer fire departments who have banded together under one tax-supported district -- Fire District 2.
It is that time of year when “political correctness” rears its -- can we say “ugly” or should we say “less beautiful” -- head.
Supporters of the oft-denied Red River Charter Academy are hoping next week’s trip to the Board of Elementary & Secondary Education will be their last.
“Political games” in Baton Rouge could harm many state programs, but it will not delay the opening of the Acadiana Center for Youth, state Rep. Robert Johnson said.
BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE CHRISTMAS
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse and throughout the parish. Several holiday events have already been held and more will occur this week and in the rest of the month leading up to day set aside to celebrate Christ’s birth -- the greatest gift of all. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Upcoming Christmas events this week include: