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The Police Jury of the Parish of AVOYELLES met Tuesday, January 13, 2026, for its regular meeting at the Parish Courthouse in Marksville, where jurors conducted annual organizational business, heard departmental reports, and approved several infrastructure and administrative actions. One of the key items of business was the election of

Marshall Bordelon of Moreauville has begun his service in the United States Navy, enlisting at the age of 17. Bordelon is the son of Chad Bordelon of Moreauville. After completing basic training, he was assigned to the assault aircraft carrier USS Bataan (LHD-5), homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. Bordelon serves as

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB), joined by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, is urging residents in all 64 Louisiana parishes to make litter prevention part of their 2026 resolutions. KLB is promoting 10 simple New Year’s resolutions aimed at reducing litter and keeping Louisiana’s communities, roadways and waterways clean. Officials

New restrictions on purchases made with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are taking effect in several states, including Louisiana, as part of a broader effort to encourage healthier eating among recipients. Beginning this year, SNAP benefits in Louisiana can no longer be used to purchase: * Soft drinks * Energy drinks