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Two public-safety employees working in Avoyelles Parish were arrested last week in separate and unrelated cases involving allegations of official misconduct according to statements released by state investigators and law-enforcement agencies. One case involves a Cottonport police officer accused of improperly accessing restricted law-enforcement information. The other

Louisiana continues to strengthen its role as a leader in energy and industrial development as two major projects totaling nearly $5 billion in investment have recently been announced for the state. Shintech Louisiana, LLC revealed plans for a $3.4 billion expansion of its manufacturing operations in Iberville Parish. The

By Alex J. Tunica-Biloxi Tribal leaders joined senior federal officials and private-sector partners in Washington, D.C., for a government-to-government roundtable hosted by the Native American Coalition for Economic Prosperity (NACEP). The gathering focused on strengthening Tribal economic sovereignty, expanding access to capital, and advancing infrastructure

Avoyelles Parish 4-H had four teams compete in the Southern Regional Food Challenge, where students demonstrated their cooking, teamwork and food preparation skills. Ethan and Jacques were recognized as Division III Heat I finalists. Local 4-H leaders praised the students for the time and effort they put into

Students in Christel Voorhies’ third grade class at Sacred Heart School in Moreauville recently completed Black History projects after researching notable historical figures. The students created posters highlighting individuals such as Harriet Tubman, Mary McLeod Bethune and former President Barack Obama, learning about their contributions and impact on history. Class