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Unique Experiences at the “Cajun Riviera” - Holly Beach, LA

Unique Experiences at the “Cajun Riviera” - Holly Beach, LA

Shawn’s Supercenter | Hessmer LAShawn’s Supercenter, Hessmer. 5.200 vind-ik-leuks · 13 personen praten hierover · 304 waren hier. Deli number 318-597-9941Facebook Want to sponsor an article by Dr. Coreil? Email Aliya@avoyellestoday.com Growing up on the “Cajun Prairie” in Ville Platte, my family always looked

Obituary for Charles Anthony Laborde

Obituary for Charles Anthony Laborde

Charles Anthony Laborde, a good, gentle, and kind man who built his life in service to others, died in his home on July 16, 2026. He was 68 years old. The cause was pancreatic cancer, which he fought bravely and humbly for eight months. Born on September 10, 1957, Charles

“The flood”: a moment by moment encounter of a disaster

“The flood”: a moment by moment encounter of a disaster

By: Donna Culotta If there’s one thing you think will be a constant in your life, it is the home you live in. The Flood of 2026 changed that thinking as the good people of lower Avoyelles watched water seep unrelentingly into their house. One such couple is Angie

Yellow Bayou Beef grows family business near Simmesport

Yellow Bayou Beef grows family business near Simmesport

By Aliya Deshotel Yellow Bayou Beef, operated by Todd and Tyler Voiselle near Simmesport, offers locally raised and locally sourced beef to customers in Avoyelles Parish and surrounding areas. The business sells hanging beef in quarters, halves and whole calves and recently expanded to offer individual retail cuts through private

La Petite Affaire Café Expands Lunch and Dinner Service in Marksville

La Petite Affaire Café Expands Lunch and Dinner Service in Marksville

La Petite Affaire Café in Marksville is expanding its dining program with new seasonal menus, permanent lunch service and dinner three nights a week. The café will now serve breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Friday, with dinner offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. A monthly Sunday brunch will also be

Louisiana Announces Special October Season for Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks🦆

Louisiana Announces Special October Season for Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks🦆

Louisiana waterfowl hunters will have a new opportunity this fall with the approval of a special statewide season for black-bellied whistling ducks. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the experimental nine-day season will run from Oct. 3 through Oct. 11. The season will give hunters

Hard Times in Da Parish

Hard Times in Da Parish