Pink October Crusaders welcome hundreds to Ladies Night Out

Avoyelles Hospital's 2026 Pink Wishes recipients are Rebecca Desselle, Glenda Ducote, Ora Jacobs, Wendy Marchand and Deborah Thomas. The Pink October Program began in 1995 as Ladies Night Out at the local Fox Theatre and has grown tremendously over the last 31 years. Because of Ladies Night Out,

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those who have lost their lives and encourage women to make their health a priority. Beyond the pink ribbons and community events, one of the most important messages is that breast cancer does not always come with a

Bunkie High School celebrated its 2026 Homecoming with a week of activities centered around the theme “Panthers' Road Trip to Victory!” Students embraced the celebration with themed dress-up days, class competitions, a Homecoming parade and a pep rally. Throughout the week, students participated in activities designed to encourage