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Pictured on left: A 2006 advertisement from the Bunkie Record. The Cingular Wireless advertisement highlights a time when flip phones ruled the market, offering basic calling and texting features for as little as free after rebate. Today’s smartphones have replaced not only those early devices, but also cameras, radios,

Students at Sacred Heart School in Moreauville put their faith into action this Lenten season through service and reflection. Jenni Smith’s fifth grade class selected a project to clean the Sacred Heart Church graveyard, located adjacent to the school. Students worked together to remove debris and tidy the area,

To Whom It May Concern, We, members of the St. Richard’s Chapel community in Hickory Hill, are deeply saddened by the Diocese’s decision to close the church on Sunday, March 22. The reason provided for the closure was financial strain related to insurance costs. However, many in our

Four Avoyelles educators were recognized by the Avoyelles Parish School Board for completing the Aspiring Leaders Program through The Rapides Foundation and The Orchard Foundation, an initiative focused on developing leadership skills and strengthening instructional practices. The recognition highlights the district’s ongoing commitment to developing strong leadership across Avoyelles

Applications are now open for the 2026 Louisiana Corn Festival Pageants, with contestants from across the region invited to participate in this year’s events scheduled for Sunday, April 19, at Haas Auditorium, located at 208 Pershing Avenue in Bunkie. The day will begin with the Niblet Pageant at 10