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Avoyelles Send club, non-profit meetings to: Agenda, The Journal, PO Box 36, Marksville, LA 71351 or email to news@avoyellestoday.com Upcoming Events MAY 1 & 2 The St. Alphonsus Lady’s Altar Society, garage sale Location: St. Alphonsus Rateau Center, 3659 Main St., Hessmer. Community members wishing to

Graduation season is here in Avoyelles Parish, with ceremonies set throughout mid-May to honor the Class of 2026 as they complete high school and prepare for the next chapter. All Avoyelles Parish School District graduations will be held at the Mari Center at Paragon Casino in Marksville, beginning with

Travelers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport faced long lines and extended wait times Monday as federal staffing shortages continued to affect security operations. Airport officials said the delays are tied to the ongoing federal funding dispute, which has left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents working without pay for

Several environmental organizations, including the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, have filed a lawsuit challenging a federal decision that would allow oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico to bypass certain protections under the Endangered Species Act. The lawsuit, filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of multiple

Louisiana schools will implement new English language arts (ELA) standards aimed at strengthening students’ reading and writing skills across all grade levels. According to the Louisiana Department of Education, the updated standards for kindergarten through 12th grade were recommended by State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and approved by