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10/29/25 Edition My great grandparents drank water straight from the bayou and only spoke Cajun French. My grandparents drank water from a well and spoke both Cajun French and English. My parents drank from the faucet and only knew a few phrases in French. I drink bottled water

Avoyelles Parish 4-H Youths Make Educational Visit to LSU — circa 1940

Avoyelles Parish 4-H Youths Make Educational Visit to LSU — circa 1940

The Junior 4-H Club winners of Avoyelles Parish are pictured above in front of the Agricultural Extension Building during their visit to Louisiana State University, receiving final instructions before touring the university’s new agricultural center. Kneeling from left: Junior Brouillette, Reven St. Romain, and Raymond Laborde. Standing: Marian

Gaza man in Louisiana arrested by federal task force

Gaza man in Louisiana arrested by federal task force

By Nolan McKendry The Center Square Federal agents have arrested a Gaza man living in Louisiana, saying he lied to obtain a visa in the United States after having taken part in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Mahmoud Amin

Federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits in Louisiana

Federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits in Louisiana

Agriculture secretary warns food stamp funding could dry up within two weeks as state faces deep food insecurity The ongoing federal government shutdown is putting Louisiana’s food assistance network at severe risk, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture warning that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could run

Rising Beef Prices Bring Mixed Results for Local Ranchers

Rising Beef Prices Bring Mixed Results for Local Ranchers

By Dr. Jay Callegari AVOYELLES PARISH, La. — Beef prices across the United States have climbed to their highest levels in years, creating both opportunities and challenges for local ranchers. While consumers are paying more at grocery stores, cattle producers in Avoyelles Parish are finally experiencing a period of profitability—though

Avoyelles Hospital’s Comeback: Exclusive with CEO Rock Bordelon on Past Struggles and a New Day

Avoyelles Hospital’s Comeback: Exclusive with CEO Rock Bordelon on Past Struggles and a New Day

After years of financial struggles that nearly forced Avoyelles Hospital to close its doors, the rural community facility in Marksville is poised for a comeback. In an exclusive interview with Avoyelles Publishing, Rock Bordelon, President and CEO of Allegiance Health Management — which manages Avoyelles Hospital — opened up about the hospital’

Trick-or-Treat Times Announced for Avoyelles Parish Municipalities🎃

Trick-or-Treat Times Announced for Avoyelles Parish Municipalities🎃

Get your costumes ready, Avoyelles! Local towns have announced official trick-or-treat times for Halloween 2025, giving families a safe and fun way to enjoy the spooky holiday. 👻 Thursday, October 30 * Bunkie: 5:30–7:30 p.m. * Moreauville: 5–7 p.m. 🎃 Friday, October 31 * Hessmer: 5–7: