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🐊 Exciting Wildlife Presentation at Lafargue Elementary!
Wildlife Presentation brings Learning to Life at Lafargue Elem
Lafargue Elementary Pre-K students had a hands-on learning experience April 1 as they welcomed biologist Jose Enriquez with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
During the presentation, students explored a variety of mammal pelts while learning about native
Obituary for Mattie Jean Guillory
Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Mattie Jean Guillory will be held on
Wednesday, May 13 th , 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church
in Marksville, Louisiana with Father Luke LaFleur officiating. Entombment
will be at St. Joseph Mausoleum #2.
Mrs. Guillory, age 91, of
📰 Avoyelles Pages Past: A Look Back Through the Decades
Avoyelles Pages Past
By Donna Culotta
90 Years Ago
From our May 9, 1936 editions
Narcis Couvillion was appointed registrar by the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury.
Cottonport was preparing for a very competitive election for mayor. The candidates were Dr. A.L. Bordelon and Henry A. Gauthier.
Cottonport High School
🚨 U.S. House Races Suspended: What You Need to Know for May 16! 🗳️
U.S. House Races Suspended, May 16 Election Still On
The May 16 election will still take place as scheduled, but voters will not be selecting a U.S. Representative at this time.
According to Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry, all races and propositions will remain on the ballot
Avoyelles Parish School Board Meeting Highlights
Avoyelles Parish School Board conducts April meeting, addresses key operations
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, April 21, at the School Board Office in Marksville, with all members present.
The meeting opened with an invocation by Dexter Compton and the Pledge of Allegiance led by
Marksville High Wins Civic Award for Stunning Landscape!
Marksville High earns Garden Club Award
Marksville High School has been recognized by the Marksville Garden Club as the recipient of the April 2026 Civic Award, honoring the school’s beautifully refreshed landscape along W. Bontemps Street.
The campus features blooming pink and white roses accented by Sunshine ligustrum, loropetalum,