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By Dr. Jay Callegari Let me start with something that often gets lost in these conversations. Our Police Jurors are true public servants. They are patriots who care about this parish and want the best for their fellow citizens. They are doing the best they can within the system they

Drainage work underway on LA 452 in Marksville Construction is now underway on a drainage improvement project along LA 452, also known as South Preston Street, at its intersection with Caldwell Street in Marksville. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development began work on Feb. 18. The project includes: * clearing

At a special meeting of the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Craig W. Foster was officially sworn in to fill the District 6 seat following the resignation of McKinley “Pop” Keller. Foster will serve Keller’s unexpired term until a special election is held. Foster brings

The Louisiana Public Land Deer Hunter Association recently shared responses from the state’s new head of wildlife, Tommy Tuma, after submitting a series of questions regarding management of deer, turkey, waterfowl and other wildlife on public lands. The association said it emailed Tuma seeking clarity on several issues affecting

A partial federal government shutdown entered its second week as lawmakers in Washington struggled to resolve a standoff over federal funding raising concerns about continued travel disruptions and the broader impact on government services. The shutdown began Feb. 14 when Congress failed to pass full-year appropriations for the Department of