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The General Election for Road District 2 in Avoyelles Parish takes place Saturday, Nov. 15, and parish officials are reminding residents of final details for Election Day. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across Avoyelles Parish. Voters are encouraged to verify their polling locations,

Avoyelles Agenda November Events NOV. 15 6 p.m. - Beta Club Bingo Night, Bunkie High School cafeteria. 20 games for $20 in advance, $25 at door. Donate new toy to Cajun Santas, receive a free blackout card. Call 318-346-6216. NOV. 16 2 p.m. - Family and Friends Day,

Cottonport, Louisiana — November 13, 2025 At approximately 2:31 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, officers with the Cottonport Police Department responded to a report of a subject holding another individual at gunpoint inside a residence in the 300 block of Coco Avenue. Upon arrival, officers determined that an

The Avoyelles Journal is making important changes designed to better serve our readers and advertisers across Avoyelles Parish. Beginning this month, The Journal will move from a weekly schedule to a biweekly publication, distributed every other Wednesday. This adjustment allows us to continue providing trusted local coverage while operating more