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Marksville Airport plans $6 million runway extension

Marksville Airport plans $6 million runway extension

Project would extend runway to 5,000 feet; DOTD says airport funds cannot be redirected to parish roads By Amy Ducote A proposed runway extension at Marksville Municipal Airport would increase the airport’s main runway from 3,799 feet to 5,000 feet as part of a project currently

Hometown roots fuel Atchafalaya Metals’ growth

Hometown roots fuel Atchafalaya Metals’ growth

A Simmesport business built on hometown roots is continuing to grow and earning recognition along the way. Atchafalaya Metals has been named RISE’s August 2026 Simmesport Business of the Month, recognizing the locally owned company’s growth, job creation and commitment to keeping business close to home. Owned by

Bay Hills Sports Complex moves from plan to reality!

Bay Hills Sports Complex moves from plan to reality!

Years of planning moved closer to reality Aug. 26 as officials broke ground on the nearly $4 million Bay Hills Sports Complex. The state-funded project will bring four 200-foot ball fields, synthetic turf infields, lighting, scoreboards, concessions and spectator areas to the Bay Hills site. Construction is expected

Healing Tribal Strong 5K Brings Community Together in Support of Those Affected by Cancer

Healing Tribal Strong 5K Brings Community Together in Support of Those Affected by Cancer

For many families, cancer is a journey that impacts not only the individual, but also caregivers, friends, and entire communities. This October, a local event will once again offer Avoyelles Parish residents a way to show their support. The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host its Third Annual Healing

Hard Times In Da Parish

Hard Times In Da Parish

Aug. 17th - Aug. 23rd

Avoyelles Pages Past

Avoyelles Pages Past

By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our August 29, 1936 editions Hurley Campbell of Bunkie earned $116.30 from a half acre of tomatoes. The state’s cotton crop for 1936 was estimated to be 678,000 bales. The winners of the baby contest sponsored by Yvonne Coco were:

Obituary for Harold Joseph Guillot, Sr.

Obituary for Harold Joseph Guillot, Sr.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Harold Joseph Guillot, Sr. will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marksville, with Rev. Wade De Coste officiating. Entombment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum, Fifth Ward, under the direction of Kramer