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Obituary for Anna “Belle” Smith

Obituary for Anna “Belle” Smith

Funeral services for Anna “Belle” Smith will be held at 12:30pm, Sunday, March 22nd , 2026, at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville, with Pastor Aubry Tyler officiating. Burial will be held at St. Genevieve Cemetery in Brouillette following the service. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 21 st

CLTCC Crowned #1 Community College in Louisiana for 2026! 🏆

CLTCC Crowned #1 Community College in Louisiana for 2026! 🏆

Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) has been named the #1 Community College in Louisiana for 2026 by Niche, a nationally recognized, data-driven college ranking platform. This marks the third consecutive year CLTCC has been the top ranked Community College in Louisiana, and with a national ranking of 21.

MISSING PERSON

MISSING PERSON

Rapides Parish authorities asking for help locating Joseph Gagnard. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 42-year-old Joseph Gagnard. Gagnard is described as a male, 6 feet tall and about 170 pounds. Authorities say he was last seen on March

Big Changes Ahead: LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil Announces Retirement!

Big Changes Ahead: LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil Announces Retirement!

After eight years leading Louisiana State University of Alexandria, Chancellor Paul Coreil has announced plans to retire on July 1, 2026. Coreil’s leadership marked a period of significant transformation for the university. Since 2019, LSUA has experienced major growth, with enrollment increasing by 145 percent as the university expanded

Marksville Tigers Aim for State Glory in Basketball Championship!

Marksville Tigers Aim for State Glory in Basketball Championship!

Top-Seeded Marksville Tigers Eye Division III Non-Select State Title The Marksville Tigers varsity basketball team entered the 2026 postseason as the team to beat. With a 23–5 overall record and a perfect 6–0 mark in district play, the Tigers secured the No. 1 overall seed in

Highlights from the BETA Convention

Highlights from the BETA Convention

TRAFFIC ALERT: RAILROAD CLOSURE ON LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 1178

TRAFFIC ALERT: RAILROAD CLOSURE ON LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 1178

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced a temporary road closure on Louisiana Highway 1178 at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing in Avoyelles Parish. PROJECT DETAILS:• Date and Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (weather permitting).• Location: Louisiana Highway 1178 (Milepost