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📣Dr. Paul Coreil to Launch New Weekly Column, “Coreil’s Career Corner,” in The Avoyelles Weekly
By Aliya Deshotel
Avoyelles Publishing is excited to announce that Dr. Paul D. Coreil will soon begin writing a new weekly column for The Avoyelles Weekly titled “Coreil’s Career Corner.”
Upon his retirement as Chancellor of LSU of Alexandria, Dr. Coreil will bring his years of experience in education,
Four Candidates Qualify for U.S. Senate Race in Louisiana!
Four candidates are in a run off for U.S. Senator in Louisiana, with both the Democratic and Republican parties drawing contested races.
If you are registered a democrat you must choose between the two democratic candidates, if you are registered republican you must choose between the two republican candidates.
Obituary for Carmen Moncla Hiott
Carmen Moncla Hiott, daughter of Alfred Marie and Virginia Gray Moncla, was born on October 22, 1928, in Moncla, LA and died on June 3, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC after a long illness.
Carmen, or “Titter” as she was known as a child, cherished growing up on the family
Not New Taxes: Avoyelles Voters to Decide Future School Funding This Month
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Avoyelles Parish voters will decide whether to renew three existing taxes that help fund the Avoyelles Parish School System.
These are not new taxes. The ballot asks voters whether to continue taxes that are already in place and currently support local schools.
½-Cent Sales Tax
ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: LA 452 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN MARKSVILLE
The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office shares an important traffic advisory from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development regarding the ongoing drainage improvement project in Avoyelles Parish.
Beginning on Monday, June 8th, 2026 at 7 am, Louisiana 452 (Preston Street) will be fully closed to traffic at its intersection
DA BOOT Cuts & Styles in Mansura is already working to make a difference beyond the barber chair
The barbershop, located at 160 Golden Rod Road, opened Jan. 8, and
recently hosted a food drive to help local families and individuals in need.
The event was held Sunday, May 17, and provided hot meals to residents.
The outreach brought together barbers, supporters and local partners
with one shared