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Bunkie man faces federal drug and firearms charges

Bunkie man faces federal drug and firearms charges

By Avoyelles Today Staff A Bunkie man faces federal drug and firearms charges following the return of an indictment in the Western District of Louisiana. A federal indictment was returned June 17, 2026, against Rininski Edwards, 33, of Bunkie. He is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute,

$5.3 Million Highway 107 Improvement Project to Begin Aug. 10 in Avoyelles Parish

$5.3 Million Highway 107 Improvement Project to Begin Aug. 10 in Avoyelles Parish

AVOYELLES PARISH — Drivers traveling along Louisiana Highway 107 will soon see construction crews as a major roadway improvement project gets underway next week. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that work will begin Monday, Aug. 10, on a $5.3 million project to improve approximately seven

Mark Jeansonne asks for your vote for Judge!

Mark Jeansonne asks for your vote for Judge!

Paid for by the committee to elect Mark Jeansonne Judge

New Youth Ministry Launches to Empower Young Men in Deville!

New Youth Ministry Launches to Empower Young Men in Deville!

New Youth Ministry launches in Deville to mentor young men By Amy Ducote A powerful new faith-based initiative is coming to Central Louisiana, aimed at filling a critical gap for young men growing up in single-parent households. Joshua “Josh” Brevelle has announced the launch of the Deville chapter

Happening in Avoyelles!

Happening in Avoyelles!

Below is a list of things happening in Avoyelles! Email us at News@avoyellestoday.com to add any upcoming events! B-Free Class held Thursdays at Centerpoint Pentecostal Church Centerpoint Pentecostal Church will host B-Free at CPC every Thursday night. * When: Thursdays at 7 p.m. * Where: Centerpoint Pentecostal

With his hot sauce collection he’ll never run out of heat!

With his hot sauce collection he’ll never run out of heat!

By Donna Culotta Perhaps you’ve noticed that hot sauce has become a very popular item in the last decade. People are not just buying it, using it, cooking with it, they’re creating their own. For Noah Deshotel of Hessmer there’s no denying he loves his hot sauce.

HARD TIMES IN DA PARISH

HARD TIMES IN DA PARISH

* July 20th - July 26th