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One of Avoyelles Parish’s growing spring traditions is set to return as the 11th Annual Cajun Crossroads Festival takes over Ronald Mayeux Ballpark on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2. Hosted by the Hessmer Sports Club, the two-day event will feature a full lineup of activities including a

From the office of Chief Elster Smith Jr. Chief of Police Elster Smith released the following activities of the Marksville Police Department for Mar 15th - 31st, 2026 Complaints * Complaints: 211 * Vehicle Crashes: 7 * Injuries: 3 Criminal Activities * 1-DP * 5-Contempt of court * 1-Violation of a restraining order * 1-

LEAP Testing Set for Late April Through May Schools across the area have released the 2026 LEAP testing schedule with exams set to take place from late April through mid-May for students in grades three through high school. According to the schedule, students in 3rd and 4th grades will

The Simmesport Fire Department is preparing for its annual ½ BBQ Chicken fundraiser, set for Saturday, May 3. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 460 Murphy Lacour in Simmesport. Plates will be available for $13 and will include: - ½ chicken - rice dressing