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Many life lessons and experiences lead to writing a young adult novel

Many life lessons and experiences lead to writing a young adult novel

Sponsor this article online by emailing aliya@avoyellestoday.com! Every microsecond of our life’s experiences has an affect on something else in our lifetime. That’s not some great philosopher, that’s just me. It’s what I believe and if it sounds like something you studied in college

🐾 Big Step for Avoyelles: $350,000 Funding for Animal Shelter! 🏡

🐾 Big Step for Avoyelles: $350,000 Funding for Animal Shelter! 🏡

Avoyelles Parish may be closer than ever to establishing its first parishwide animal shelter after $350,000 in state funding was secured during the 2026 legislative session. State Rep. Daryl Deshotel said the money is available to help establish what has been described as a modest shelter. The funding could

Hard Times 🔒 7/20/26

Hard Times 🔒 7/20/26

Avoyelles Cannot Build Its Economy Backward

Avoyelles Cannot Build Its Economy Backward

By Dr. Jay Callegari Avoyelles Today recently asked residents what they thought about the possibility of a data center locating in Avoyelles Parish. Many of the responses were strongly opposed. The newspaper then asked a reasonable follow-up question: If we do not want a data center, what kind of

Alissa Piazza Tassin announces her candidacy for Avoyelles Parish District Court Judge in Division “A.”

Alissa Piazza Tassin announces her candidacy for Avoyelles Parish District Court Judge in Division “A.”

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Alissa Piazza Tassin Alissa Piazza Tassin announces her candidacy for Avoyelles Parish District Court Judge in Division “A.” Committee to Elect Alissa Piazza TassinCommittee to Elect Alissa Piazza Tassin. 2.181 vind-ik-leuks · 440 personen praten hierover. Committee to Elect Alissa Piazza

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Plaucheville for Storm Arthur Recovery

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Plaucheville for Storm Arthur Recovery

By Avoyelles Today PLAUCHEVILLE, La. — Businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Avoyelles Parish affected by Tropical Storm Arthur now have a local place to receive assistance with disaster loan applications. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a Business Recovery Center on July 16 at the Plaucheville Community

Unique Experiences at the “Cajun Riviera” - Holly Beach, LA

Unique Experiences at the “Cajun Riviera” - Holly Beach, LA

Shawn’s Supercenter | Hessmer LAShawn’s Supercenter, Hessmer. 5.200 vind-ik-leuks · 13 personen praten hierover · 304 waren hier. Deli number 318-597-9941Facebook Want to sponsor an article by Dr. Coreil? Email Aliya@avoyellestoday.com Growing up on the “Cajun Prairie” in Ville Platte, my family always looked