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1870 — Windowed Coffin Unearthed in Cocoville A chilling tale of perfect preservation resurfaces from Avoyelles history!

1870 — Windowed Coffin Unearthed in Cocoville A chilling tale of perfect preservation resurfaces from Avoyelles history!

The iron casket of Steamboat Captain Joseph Joffrion was unearthed from the St. Paul Cemetery in Cocoville around 1870 by men working on a nearby road. The coffin was unique — it featured a glass window over his face — and after its discovery, it was brought to Bunkie by a Joffrion

FROM THE RECORD BOOKS.. 80 years ago.. 📚

FROM THE RECORD BOOKS.. 80 years ago.. 📚

80 Years Ago — From our October 26, 1945 Edition The heaviest rainfall in more than forty years visited Ev- ergreen section, according to veteran resident of the com- munity, S.S. Pearce. Mrs. Frances Butler received a letter recently from her husband telling her that he had been promoted to

🐄350 Head Sale & $3,000 Giveaway: Dominique’s Fall Stocker Cow Event!

🐄350 Head Sale & $3,000 Giveaway: Dominique’s Fall Stocker Cow Event!

Post sponsored by Dominique’s Livestock Market Baton Rouge, LA — Dominique’s Livestock Market is hosting its Fall Stocker Cow Sale & Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at their Baton Rouge, Louisiana location and promises one of

The pep in their step was back: Marksville Tigers dominate Vidalia🐯

The pep in their step was back: Marksville Tigers dominate Vidalia🐯

By J.J. Phillips The Marksville Tigers (7-1, 2-1) demolished the Vidalia Vikings (2-6, 0-3) by a score of 48-16 Friday at Warren Douglas Memorial Stadium. “Overall we did a great job on both sides of the football,” said coach Josh Harper. “Offense, defense and

Roads, resolutions and red flags

Roads, resolutions and red flags

Police Jury clarifies funding confusion, approves payment, and sets new oversight measures The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury has moved to correct funding and documentation issues raised earlier this month after confusion at its Oct. 14 meeting revealed that several road projects had advanced without clear, voted resolutions identifying their funding

Faith, family and hope shine at Save Cenla’s 5K

Faith, family and hope shine at Save Cenla’s 5K

More than 300 participants gathered on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, for Save Cenla’s annual Into the Light 5K Walk/Run, a powerful community event dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Hosted on the steps of the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse, the morning was filled with remembrance,

Crime stats tell part of the story

Crime stats tell part of the story

Ronal Serpas, Former New Orleans Police Commissioner We are pleased to reprint this guest column. Mr. Serpas served as the head of the New Orleans Police Department for many years. He is married to the former Jill Roy of Mansura. Over the past few months, there have been conflicting narratives