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By Donna Culotta
90 Years Ago
From our July 25, 1936 editions
Congressman-elect Leonard Allen visited Avoyelles Parish.
The Simmesport baseball team was victorious over Moreauville.
Mr. J.M. Brouillette purchased the Cash Store.
Land in Avoyelles was opened to resettle farm families in a special enterprise of the
Avoyelles of yesteryear
Little Theatre cast prepares for ‘Plaza Suite’
In the July 29, 1984, edition of The Greater Avoyelles Journal, Little Theatre Des Bon Temps announced its upcoming
production of Neil Simon’s comedy Plaza Suite. Directed by Merkel Dupuy, the three-act play featured Kitty Melancon
of Marksville and Frith Harwood
Many life lessons and experiences lead to writing a young adult novel
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Every microsecond of our life’s experiences has an affect on something else in
our lifetime. That’s not some great philosopher, that’s just me. It’s what I believe and if it sounds like something you studied in college
🐾 Big Step for Avoyelles: $350,000 Funding for Animal Shelter! 🏡
Avoyelles Parish may be closer than ever to establishing its first parishwide animal shelter after $350,000 in state funding was secured during the 2026 legislative session.
State Rep. Daryl Deshotel said the money is available to help establish what has been described as a modest shelter. The funding could
Hard Times 🔒 7/20/26
Avoyelles Cannot Build Its Economy Backward
By Dr. Jay Callegari
Avoyelles Today recently asked residents what they thought about the possibility of a data center locating in Avoyelles Parish. Many of the responses were strongly opposed. The newspaper then asked a reasonable follow-up question: If we do not want a data center, what kind of
Alissa Piazza Tassin announces her candidacy for Avoyelles Parish District Court Judge in Division “A.”
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Alissa Piazza Tassin announces her candidacy for Avoyelles Parish District Court Judge in Division “A.”
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SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Plaucheville for Storm Arthur Recovery
By Avoyelles Today
PLAUCHEVILLE, La. — Businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Avoyelles Parish affected by Tropical Storm Arthur now have a local place to receive assistance with disaster loan applications.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a Business Recovery Center on July 16 at the Plaucheville Community
Unique Experiences at the “Cajun Riviera” - Holly Beach, LA
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Growing up on the “Cajun Prairie” in Ville Platte, my family always looked
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
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
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 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