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🎄 Ed Oliver Jr's Annual Toy Giveaway Brings Joy to Local Families! 🎁

🎄 Ed Oliver Jr's Annual Toy Giveaway Brings Joy to Local Families! 🎁

Next weekend, Holy Ghost Catholic Church will be full of Christmas cheer as the Ed Oliver, Jr. Annual Toy Giveaway gets underway. Ed Oliver, a native of Houston with deep roots in Marksville, is currently the defensive tackle for the NFL Buffalo Bills. His desire has always been to give

🎄 Join the Festivity: Enter Bunkie’s Magical Christmas Contest!

🎄 Join the Festivity: Enter Bunkie’s Magical Christmas Contest!

The Bunkie Service League is inviting residents and local businesses to take part in “Bunkie’s Magical Christmas,” a communitywide holiday decorating contest set to brighten the city this December. Entries must be located within the Bunkie city limits and participants will be judged in two categories: * Best Religious * Best

🐾 Help Our Furry Friends! Donate to the Pet Treat & Collar Drive!

🐾 Help Our Furry Friends! Donate to the Pet Treat & Collar Drive!

La Petite Affaire Café in Marksville is accepting donations of animal treats and medium-to-large dog collars now through Jan. 1, 2026. All items collected will be used at the animal holding area in Marksville. Donations may be dropped off at 317 N. Main Street, Marksville during regular business hours. For

🎄 Join the Fun at Effie Community Christmas Bingo!

🎄 Join the Fun at Effie Community Christmas Bingo!

The Effie Community Christmas Bingo will be held Friday, Dec. 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 3259 Highway 107 at the Effie Hall. Admission is $30, which includes: - 10 bingo sheets (six games each) - one dabber - one blackout card - food - a soft drink

Support Maison Barr: Join Our Benefit Raffle! 🎟️

Support Maison Barr: Join Our Benefit Raffle! 🎟️

A benefit raffle and bake sale will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at BJ’s ATV in Moreauville to support Maison Barr, who is recovering from recent brain surgery and a stroke. Maison, the son of Matt and Vanyah Barr, underwent surgery

🎉 Red River Bank Joins Forces with Building a Better Avoyelles!

🎉 Red River Bank Joins Forces with Building a Better Avoyelles!

We are delighted to announce that Red River Bank has committed to a Community Partnership with Building a Better Avoyelles for 2026. This partnership will help expand our cultural and educational outreach throughout Avoyelles Parish and strengthen the connection between local people, businesses, and community institutions. Red River Bank is

🎄 Socks for Seniors Drive: Keep Our Elders Warm This Christmas! 🎁

🎄 Socks for Seniors Drive: Keep Our Elders Warm This Christmas! 🎁

A holiday community effort is underway to help keep seniors in Avoyelles Parish warm and comfortable this Christmas season. Local organizations, including Rapides Regional Medical Center and other community partners, are joining to collect new socks for elderly residents through the Socks for Seniors Christmas Sock Drive. The project encourages