Latest

Members of the Avoyelles Parish Veterans of Foreign Wars recently recognized several local students during a special awards presentation for the 2025–2026 VFW Patriot’s Pen and Americanism contests. Presenting the awards were Michael Vead Sr., Vice Commander; Dale Lonidier, Commander for Marksville; and Rodney Barnett, District Commander. The

Marksville Fire Department Chief Jerry Bordelon January 2026 Incident Report 1. 1/1 - 1-176 Louis Foster Rd. - Grass Fire 2. 1/1 - Delandon Ln. (Hessmer) - Grass fire 3. 01/02 - 168 Bernes St. - Structure Fire 4. 1/2 - 1883 Spring Bayou Rd. - Grass Fire 5. 1/2 - 3038 Hwy

Voters in Avoyelles Parish will see a significant change when they head to the polls on May 16, 2026. Louisiana is no longer operating under the traditional jungle primary system. Instead, the state now uses a closed primary format for congressional and U.S. Senate races. Voters should also be

Marksville Police Report From the office of Chief Elster Smith Jr. Chief of Police Elster Smith released the following activities of the Marksville Police Department for Jan. 15-31, 2026: * Complaints: 117 * Vehicle Crashes: 4 * Injuries: 1 Arrests include: * 1: Criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace * 1: Felon in