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Mayor Brenda C. Sampson and the Bunkie City Council are sharing an update on three major city projects scheduled to reach implementation in the spring or early summer of 2026. While each initiative has been underway since the start of the current term in 2022, city officials say the projects

The Miss Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival pageant was held Saturday, Jan. 11, honoring young women who will represent the festival and Avoyelles Parish at upcoming state competitions. Halle Campbell (left) of Natchitoches was crowned Miss Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Teen 2026. Campbell attends St. Mary’s School and

Avoyelles Public Charter School Honor Roll 🎓 Avoyelles Public Charter School has announced its Honor Roll for the second nine weeks grading period, recognizing students for their academic achievement and dedication in the classroom. Principal’s List: 1st Grade: - Baylor Bowman - Skylar - Maddox Castille - Willow Desselle - Harlie Guillot - Maryam Hamideh - Derrick

Shannon Johns CENLA Christian Childcare Centers Rapides Parish As a child care provider with seven locations across central Louisiana, I know firsthand the tension of loving my work and the strain of trying to keep the doors open. Every day, I welcome children into my centers, knowing that parents depend