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The pep in their step was back: Marksville Tigers dominate Vidalia🐯

The pep in their step was back: Marksville Tigers dominate Vidalia🐯

By J.J. Phillips The Marksville Tigers (7-1, 2-1) demolished the Vidalia Vikings (2-6, 0-3) by a score of 48-16 Friday at Warren Douglas Memorial Stadium. “Overall we did a great job on both sides of the football,” said coach Josh Harper. “Offense, defense and special teams — we played well

Roads, resolutions and red flags

Roads, resolutions and red flags

Police Jury clarifies funding confusion, approves payment, and sets new oversight measures The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury has moved to correct funding and documentation issues raised earlier this month after confusion at its Oct. 14 meeting revealed that several road projects had advanced without clear, voted resolutions identifying their funding

Faith, family and hope shine at Save Cenla’s 5K

Faith, family and hope shine at Save Cenla’s 5K

More than 300 participants gathered on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, for Save Cenla’s annual Into the Light 5K Walk/Run, a powerful community event dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Hosted on the steps of the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse, the morning was filled with remembrance,

Crime stats tell part of the story

Crime stats tell part of the story

Ronal Serpas, Former New Orleans Police Commissioner We are pleased to reprint this guest column. Mr. Serpas served as the head of the New Orleans Police Department for many years. He is married to the former Jill Roy of Mansura. Over the past few months, there have been conflicting narratives

No Kings? The Irony of a free protest

No Kings? The Irony of a free protest

By Dr. Jay Callegari Across the United States, citizens have filled the streets under banners reading “No Kings.” The rallies stretch from coast to coast, fueled by frustration over what many see as creeping authoritarianism. Crowds chant, wave handmade signs, and declare that no one man should ever be above

Avoyelles piles up the points against Bolton Academy Bears

Avoyelles piles up the points against Bolton Academy Bears

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Avoyelles). They claimed a resounding 69-0 win over the Bolton Academy Bears. The Mustangs haven’t had any issues with the Bears recently, as the game marked their sixth consecutive victory against them. Balanced

Marksville High celebrates a roaring Homecoming 2025

Marksville High celebrates a roaring Homecoming 2025

Tiger Pride roared through the streets of Marksville last week as alumni, students, and families united for Marksville High School’s 2025 Homecoming celebration. The weeklong festivities, held Oct. 21–25, included spirited dress-up days, alumni reunions, and the high-energy Homecoming parade and football game. A Week of Spirited Fun