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Honoring a Hometown Hero: Milton Ducote Sr.

Honoring a Hometown Hero: Milton Ducote Sr.

A lifetime of service recognized in 1990 Milton Ducote Sr. of Marksville was recognized as Veteran of the Year by the Mansura Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47 during its annual meeting held March 1, 1990. A veteran of World War II, Ducote was honored for his longstanding commitment to serving

Avoyelles Pages Past: A Look Back at 90 Years of History! 📜

Avoyelles Pages Past: A Look Back at 90 Years of History! 📜

90 Years Ago From our April 11, 1936 editions Moore Valois of Moreauville was awarded membership at LSU in the Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi. The school board provided summer schooling to parish teachers. The U.S. Federation of Labor estimated that almost 12,500,000 Americans were out of

Young Culinary Stars Shine at Regional Competition!

Young Culinary Stars Shine at Regional Competition!

In it’s own version of the popular Food Network show “Chopped,” the 4-H gives young culinary contestants in competition a mystery ingredient and dares them to come up with something palatable in 40 minutes. LaSAS students and 4-H members Jacques Dauzat and Ethan LeBlanc were up to

Possible Fatal Hit-and-Run Under Investigation in Avoyelles Parish

Possible Fatal Hit-and-Run Under Investigation in Avoyelles Parish

Please contact news@avoyellestoday.com with any breaking news! AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (April 12, 2026) — Authorities are investigating a possible hit-and-run incident in Avoyelles Parish, though details remain limited at this time. The incident is believed to have taken place on April 10 along LA Highway 451 in

Join Us for Allons Souper a’ Lourdes – Food Tasting and Raffle Event!

Join Us for Allons Souper a’ Lourdes – Food Tasting and Raffle Event!

The Allons Souper à Lourdes Committee invites you to Allons Souper a’ Lourdes., a delicious food tasting, raffle and live auction event featuring dishes prepared by talented local chefs. Date: May 9, 2026, following the 4:00 PM Mass (5:00 – 7:00PM) Location: Parish Hall (1325 Eggbend Rd, Marksville

Obituary for David Lance Theriot

Obituary for David Lance Theriot

David Lance Theriot Mass of Christian burial for Mr. David Lance Theriot will be held on Tuesday, April 14 th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville, Louisiana with Father Wade DeCoste officiating. Interment will be held at St. Joesph Cemetery #2. Arrangements are

Join the Fun at LDWF's Boating Education Day!🚤

Join the Fun at LDWF's Boating Education Day!🚤

Upcoming Events April 25 LDWF to Host Boating Education Lagniappe Day The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will host its 15th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on Saturday, April 25, at locations across the state. Participating areas include: * Caddo * Ouachita * Rapides * Lafayette * Calcasieu * Terrebonne * Ascension * Tangipahoa * St. Tammany