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America at 250: Avoyelles looks back at its story

America at 250: Avoyelles looks back at its story

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Travel Avoyelles invites the community to look at the role Avoyelles Parish has played in the larger story of Louisiana and the nation. Louisiana’s Legacy: Avoyelles and America’s 250-Year Journey will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.

Obituary for Donald J. Bringol

Obituary for Donald J. Bringol

LTC (ARNG Ret) Donald J. Bringol Services for LTC (Ret) Donald John Bringol will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, with Father Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Visitation will be from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM on

Obituary for Van Keith Neck

Obituary for Van Keith Neck

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in St. Mary Mother of the Church for Van Keith Neck, 74, who passed away on August 30, 2026. Reverend Cedric Sonnier, Pastor, was Celebrant of the Mass and conducted the funeral services. Burial

Hard Times In Da Parish

Hard Times In Da Parish

Sept. 1 - Sept. 6. 2026

Avoyelles Pages Past

Avoyelles Pages Past

By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our Sept. 12, 1936 editions Avoyelles Superintendent C.E. Laborde resigned and announced his intentions of opening a Ford dealership with L.P. Roy, Jr. Hazel Lee Neck of Marksville was on the committee that welcomed newcomers to LSU. The Wise Truck and

Parishwide roundup: Rates, repairs, projects and elections

Parishwide roundup: Rates, repairs, projects and elections

By: Staff Contributor Local governments and public boards across Avoyelles Parish handled a wide range of business during August, from utility rate increases and bridge repairs to water-system projects, school improvements and upcoming elections. Cottonport Cottonport residents and businesses will see higher water and sewer rates beginning Oct. 1

Monroe Fabre Bridge reopens after replacement

Monroe Fabre Bridge reopens after replacement

The Monroe Fabre Bridge over Bayou Des Glaises has reopened to traffic following the completion of a nearly $1.85 million replacement project. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Sept. 3 that work on the bridge, located on Big Bend Road, had been completed and the roadway reopened.