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Remembering a Hero: New Sign Honors Lester Paul Fontenot at VFW Post 3841

Remembering a Hero: New Sign Honors Lester Paul Fontenot at VFW Post 3841

A new sign now stands outside Gerard Joseph VFW Post 3841 in Mansura, serving as a lasting tribute to one of its most dedicated members. The sign was recently donated in memory of the late Lester Paul Fontenot, a Mansura native who served as Post Commander and was known for

🐍 Springtime Snakes: What Avoyelles Residents Need to Know!

🐍 Springtime Snakes: What Avoyelles Residents Need to Know!

As warmer weather returns across Louisiana, residents in Avoyelles Parish may begin seeing more snakes in yards, gardens, wooded areas, ditches, fields and near waterways. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds the public that most snakes found in the state are not dangerous. Louisiana has 47 native snake

Avoyelles Arts Council’s 15th annual 2026 Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival is underway

Avoyelles Arts Council’s 15th annual 2026 Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival is underway

Scroll to bottom for flyers! The countdown to the Avoyelles Arts Council’s 15th annual 2026 Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival is officially underway, and community members of all ages are invited to become part of this year’s celebration. We are bringing back all the things that we have

Obituary for Laura Jean Dauzat

Obituary for Laura Jean Dauzat

Laura Jean Dauzat Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Jean Dauzat will be held on Thursday, May 28 th , 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Fifth Ward Baptist Church with Reverend Keith Lamartiniere officiating. Interment will be held at the Lamartiniere Cemetery in Fifth Ward, Louisiana. Arrangements are under the

A Note From The Newspaper⚠️

A Note From The Newspaper⚠️

We understand that many readers are frustrated, and we want to address those concerns clearly and with the truth. Some subscribers have not received their weekly newspaper in a timely manner. Some have received papers days late, and others have reported receiving older papers after newer ones should have already

Join the Spinning Babies Workshop on June 22! 🌟

Join the Spinning Babies Workshop on June 22! 🌟

Spinning Babies Workshop Planned June 22 in Alexandria Professionals who support pregnancy, birth and family care are invited to attend a Spinning Babies Foundational Workshop on Monday, June 22, in Alexandria. The one-day workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central Louisiana

Showcase Your Talent at the Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival!

Showcase Your Talent at the Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival!

Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Youth Art Competition Young artists across Avoyelles Parish are invited to showcase their creativity as part of the upcoming Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival’s 4th of July celebration. The Youth Art Competition is open to children and teens ages 3 to 17, with artwork