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As summer approaches families across Avoyelles Parish will have access to multiple programs aimed at making sure children have enough to eat while school is out. SUN Bucks - Provide Direct Grocery Support Families across Louisiana are beginning to receive assistance through the SUN Bucks program which provides a one time

Memorial Day Events in Avoyelles Memorial Day, a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to their country, will be commemorated nationwide on Monday, May 25. Below are scheduled events in Avoyelles: Friday, May 22 10 a.m. - Military Appreciation Event A Military Appreciation event honoring all

Bunkie gears up for 38th annual Louisiana Corn Festival June 11-13 One of Avoyelles Parish’s longest-running festivals is returning this June as Bunkie prepares to host the 38th Annual Louisiana Corn Festival, set for June 11-13, 2026. The festival, known for its longtime slogan “Aw Shucks!

A former employee of the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office has been arrested following an investigation into illegal contraband at a local detention facility. Sheriff David L. Dauzat announced the arrest of 56-year-old Tara Lynn Warren of Marksville, a former corrections Licensed Practical Nurse with the APSO. According

A new student-led effort is bringing important conversations to the forefront in Avoyelles Parish, giving young people a voice while addressing some of the most serious challenges facing the community. The Avoyelles Community & Youth Coalition (ACYC) has officially launched The Insight Initiative, a podcast created and driven by

RLCC staff lend a hand in “Love the Boot” Cleanup Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport staff recently took part in Louisiana’s 2026 “Love the Boot” campaign by helping clean the bayou banks in Cottonport. Led by Warden D. Brent Thompson, employees worked together to remove litter and debris