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The iron casket of Steamboat Captain Joseph Joffrion was unearthed from the St. Paul Cemetery in Cocoville around 1870 by men working on a nearby road. The coffin was unique — it featured a glass window over his face — and after its discovery, it was brought to Bunkie by a Joffrion

Ronal Serpas, Former New Orleans Police Commissioner We are pleased to reprint this guest column. Mr. Serpas served as the head of the New Orleans Police Department for many years. He is married to the former Jill Roy of Mansura. Over the past few months, there have been conflicting narratives

Tiger Pride roared through the streets of Marksville last week as alumni, students, and families united for Marksville High School’s 2025 Homecoming celebration. The weeklong festivities, held Oct. 21–25, included spirited dress-up days, alumni reunions, and the high-energy Homecoming parade and football game. A Week of Spirited Fun