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New COVID Variant "Cicada" Under Monitoring

New COVID Variant "Cicada" Under Monitoring

Health officials are monitoring a newly identified COVID-19 variant known as BA.3.2, or “Cicada,” as it appears in multiple countries and shows early signs of circulation in the United States. While the variant currently accounts for a small percentage of cases nationwide, it has been detected through

Across Louisiana: Upcoming Events

Across Louisiana: Upcoming Events

ALEXANDRIA April 11 Kent House Spring Herb Day/Arts & Crafts Show/Yard Sale May 2 Men Who Cook River Oaks Square May 2 Do The Crawl de Mayo June 26-28 Steubenville South Youth Conference BATON ROUGE April 10-12 Hondo Rodeo Fest April 17-18 Blues Festival BOYCE

Setting the Record Straight: "I Am Not Running for Parish President" - A Letter From Dr. Callegari

Setting the Record Straight: "I Am Not Running for Parish President" - A Letter From Dr. Callegari

Let me be as clear as I possibly can, and I mean this in a way that leaves no room for confusion, speculation, or rumor. You can take a picture of this, you can print it out, you can frame it, and you can hang it on your wall if

St. Joe Students Shine at District Literary Rally! 🌟

St. Joe Students Shine at District Literary Rally! 🌟

St. Joseph School (Plaucheville) students Allison DeSoto and Camille Lemoine earned top honors at the District Literary Rally. DeSoto placed second in Physical Science, while Lemoine placed third in English I. Both students will advance to the State Literary Rally in April.

Bunkie Police Investigating Separate Stabbing and Shooting Incidents this week

Bunkie Police Investigating Separate Stabbing and Shooting Incidents this week

BUNKIE, La. — Bunkie police are investigating two separate violent incidents that occurred Monday evening, April 6, including a stabbing and a shooting. Authorities say the cases are not believed to be connected. 🕒 Timeline of Events – April 6, 2026 7:33 p.m. Stabbing reported at the Augustine Apartment Complex on

Avoyelles Past pages

Avoyelles Past pages

By Donna Culotta & Abi Guillot 90 Years Ago From our April 4, 1936 editions * Moreauville and Hessmer Chapters of FFA were the winners in the District Three Public Speaking and Parliamentary contests. * The U.S. Civil Service Commission announced the competitive examination for postmaster in Mansura. * The city of

Louisiana Moves Closer to Replacing Inspection Stickers with QR Code System

Louisiana Moves Closer to Replacing Inspection Stickers with QR Code System

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal that could significantly change how vehicle inspections are handled across the state. House Bill 1085, authored by State Rep. Larry Bagley, has passed the Louisiana House of Representatives and is now headed to the Senate for consideration. The measure