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Obituary for Donald Edward Reynolds

Obituary for Donald Edward Reynolds

Funeral services for Mr. Donald Edward Reynolds will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home with Bro. Philip Robertson officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Wise Chapel Cemetery in Ruby, Louisiana. Arrangements are under the

Louisiana Strengthens Special Education Systems After Federal Review

Louisiana Strengthens Special Education Systems After Federal Review

The Louisiana Department of Education will continue strengthening its special education systems following a 2024 review conducted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs through its Differentiated Monitoring and Support process. The review examined how Louisiana administers programs under the federal Individuals with Disabilities

Pre-K Registration is Open for 2026-2027! 📝🎉

Pre-K Registration is Open for 2026-2027! 📝🎉

Avoyelles Parish schools are now accepting registrations for the 2026–2027 Pre-K program, with applications available at each child’s zoned school. Children must be four years old by September 30, 2026, with eligible birthdates falling between Oct. 1, 2021, and Sept. 30, 2022. Parents or guardians may apply

April Marks Child Abuse Awareness Month: Children’s Advocacy Network Urges Community to Speak Up and Take Action

April Marks Child Abuse Awareness Month: Children’s Advocacy Network Urges Community to Speak Up and Take Action

AVOYELLES PARISH, La. — It’s a topic many avoid, but one local organization is making sure it is not ignored. As April marks Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Children’s Advocacy Network is calling on the community to come together, speak up and take action to protect children across Avoyelles

Louisiana's May 16 Election: Five Key Constitutional Amendments to Consider 📜

Louisiana's May 16 Election: Five Key Constitutional Amendments to Consider 📜

Louisiana voters will consider five proposed amendments to the state constitution during the May 16 election. The election was rescheduled from April 18 under Act 1 of the 2025 First Extraordinary Session. Full legal texts are published in this edition; below is a summary of each proposal. Proposed Amendment No.

Built in Avoyelles, Investing in Avoyelles: Why Local Banking Still Matters!

Built in Avoyelles, Investing in Avoyelles: Why Local Banking Still Matters!

Built in Avoyelles, Investing in Avoyelles: Why Local Banking Still Matters Across America, locally owned banks are becoming increasingly rare. Many communities now rely on financial institutions headquartered hundreds—or even thousands—of miles away with no knowledge or personal interest in the local community. Avoyelles Parish, however, still has

Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak

Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak

By: Aliya Deshotel I have always been the quiet person in the room. Growing up, people would often tell me to speak up. They would ask what I was thinking or encourage me to share my opinion more. For a long time I wondered if maybe they were right — maybe