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Community members gathered in Marksville for a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative and Recognition Program as part of the 2026 MLK observances, honoring Dr. King’s life, legacy, and continued call for justice and equality. The program was held at St. John Community Church–Baptist at noon and carried

The Town of Mansura held a community observance honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, bringing residents together in reflection, unity and remembrance. The observance included a Unity March, which began at 2:30 p.m. from the Family Dollar parking

Kendricks and Calisha Johnson, leaders of Living Hope Outreach Ministry (LHO), continue their work strengthening families and improving the Bunkie community, with plans underway to expand their efforts throughout Avoyelles Parish. In 2025, Living Hope Outreach was awarded the Strengthening Families Program grant through The Rapides Foundation in Alexandria. The

On an otherwise quiet October morning in 1947 residents of Marksville stepped outside expecting fog and calm weather Instead they witnessed something that would become one of the most talked about events in Avoyelles Parish history Fish began falling from the sky According to long remembered accounts the unusual event

Sacred Heart School has announced its Honor Roll for the second nine weeks grading period, recognizing students for their academic achievement and dedication in the classroom. Principal’s List: 1st Grade: Lawson Bordelon, Rex Drouin, Aiden Ducote, Clayton Lacour, Trey Lemoine and Emma Roy 2nd Grade: Mary Laborde, Nash Lambert,

For the past five years Kendricks and Calisha Johnson, with the help of numerous volunteers, have consistently met with youth in the Bunkie community every Saturday through their youth mentoring organizations under Living Hope Outreach. Their pioneering girls program, Godly Empowered Motivated to Succeed (GEMS), now brings together more than