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Obituary for Jessie P. Lachney

Jessie P. Lachney, age 86, of Marksville, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1939, in Pineville, Louisiana to Alsey and Ada Laborde Lachney. A distinguished professional and respected member of his community, he was recently recognized as a Special Louisiana Citizen in acknowledgment

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BREAKING NEWS: One Dead Following Early-Morning Shooting in Marksville🚨

MARKSVILLE, La. — One person is dead following a shooting reported around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, in Marksville.Marksville Police Chief Elster Smith Jr. has reportedly confirmed the fatal shooting, and an investigation is underway.The shooting may have occurred in the Overton Avenue area, although the exact

From Bunkie to the Hall of Fame

Warren Patterson Jr. to be inducted into Northwestern State University’s N-Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 24. By Amy Ducote From leading the Bunkie High Panthers to district championships to guiding the Northwestern State Demons to the national stage, Warren Patterson Jr. has always been a winner. Patterson,

Obituary for Gerald Mayeux

Funeral Mass for Gerald Mayeux of Cottonport will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on Monday, October 12th, 2026 beginning at 9:00am with Fr. Charlie Ray officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery # 2. Chief Gerald, age 87,

Hard Times In Da Parish

$102,000 available for Avoyelles opioid abatement projects

Applications due Oct. 16; Police Jury has received $670,000 in settlement funds since 2023 By: Amy Ducote The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury has $102,000 available for distribution through its latest round of opioid abatement funding, with organizations seeking funding required to submit proposals by Oct. 16. The money

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There’s a whole lot of educational experience on display at SHS

There are several teachers at Sacred Heart School (SHS) in Moreauville who have many years in the classroom. This story, which is in two parts, is about two of them: Carla Bordelon Moreau and Dan Soldani. Teaching is something that Carla Moreau of Bordelonville just can’t stay away from.

The impact of major hurricanes on Southwest Louisiana

Home | Y-Not StopThe Y-Not mission is to refuel and refresh communities of Louisiana with fast and freshly prepared food.SRO Support Center 293 Industrial Blvd Mansura, LA 71350 318-240-9494 hello@stromainoil.com Throughout my career working and living in or near coastal Louisiana, hurricanes and tropical

Avoyelles Pages Past

By Donna Culotta * Sponsor this Article Here!! Email news@avoyellestoday.com :) 90 Years Ago From our Oct. 10, 1936 editions Joseph Herman Rachal and Levy Paul Lemoine of Longbridge enlisted in the United States Marines. Mr. Jules Escude opened a new Shell gas station in Marksville. Purdie Guillot and Ivory

#5 Lady Tigers Battle Through Challenging Week

The Marksville Lady Volleyball Tigers aren’t shying away from tough competition as they continue building toward their ultimate goal, playing for a championship in November. Marksville went 4-2 during a demanding six-match stretch, improving to 17-4 overall while currently sitting at No. 5 in the Division

Avoyelles Church Directory

If you see a mistake, please email us at news@avoyellestoday.com. We gather all of this information from church pages and community members, so please let us know if anything needs to be corrected! BELLEDEAU ST MARTIN OF TOURS Ph. 318-563-9097 Father Kenneth Michiels Sun. 8:45

Obituary for Terrell Paul Ducote

Terrell Paul Ducote, Jr., age 45, of Marksville, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 1, 2026, in Deville.  Visitation for Terrell will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Gallagher Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Services will begin at 4:00 p.