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Possible Fatal Hit-and-Run Under Investigation in Avoyelles Parish

Possible Fatal Hit-and-Run Under Investigation in Avoyelles Parish

Please contact news@avoyellestoday.com with any breaking news! AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (April 12, 2026) — Authorities are investigating a possible hit-and-run incident in Avoyelles Parish, though details remain limited at this time. The incident is believed to have taken place on April 10 along LA Highway 451 in

Join Us for Allons Souper a’ Lourdes – Food Tasting and Raffle Event!

Join Us for Allons Souper a’ Lourdes – Food Tasting and Raffle Event!

The Allons Souper à Lourdes Committee invites you to Allons Souper a’ Lourdes., a delicious food tasting, raffle and live auction event featuring dishes prepared by talented local chefs. Date: May 9, 2026, following the 4:00 PM Mass (5:00 – 7:00PM) Location: Parish Hall (1325 Eggbend Rd, Marksville

Obituary for David Lance Theriot

Obituary for David Lance Theriot

David Lance Theriot Mass of Christian burial for Mr. David Lance Theriot will be held on Tuesday, April 14 th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville, Louisiana with Father Wade DeCoste officiating. Interment will be held at St. Joesph Cemetery #2. Arrangements are

Join the Fun at LDWF's Boating Education Day!🚤

Join the Fun at LDWF's Boating Education Day!🚤

Upcoming Events April 25 LDWF to Host Boating Education Lagniappe Day The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will host its 15th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on Saturday, April 25, at locations across the state. Participating areas include: * Caddo * Ouachita * Rapides * Lafayette * Calcasieu * Terrebonne * Ascension * Tangipahoa * St. Tammany

Celebrating Our 2026 New Teachers of the Year! 👩‍🏫

Celebrating Our 2026 New Teachers of the Year! 👩‍🏫

The Avoyelles Parish School Board recognized several outstanding educators as 2026 New Teachers of the Year during its March 17 meeting highlighting the early impact they are making in classrooms across the parish. Jessica Gauthier, Federal Programs Supervisor, announced the honorees recognizing teachers at both the elementary and high school

The Quiet Cost of Doing Something, Avoyelles Edition

The Quiet Cost of Doing Something, Avoyelles Edition

By Dr Jay Callegari In Avoyelles Parish, there is a pattern that repeats itself more often than we care to admit. Good people, capable people, people who have built something in their own lives, begin to feel a responsibility to give back. They step into public service because they believe

Tee Alphonse Asks: Who Are the “Elites,” and Why Is the Whole State Voting on Our Judge?

Tee Alphonse Asks: Who Are the “Elites,” and Why Is the Whole State Voting on Our Judge?

Now Tee Alphonse has been hearing a whole lot of talk lately, and the more he listens, the more questions he’s got. Because in about a month, the people of Avoyelles Parish are going to vote on something that could completely change how parish government operates. And depending on