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A remarkable collection of long-lost photographs from the 1959 Marksville Sesquicentennial Parade has resurfaced, offering today’s readers a vivid glimpse into Avoyelles Parish as it celebrated Marksville’s 150th anniversary more than six decades ago. The photographs, recently discovered in an attic, capture scenes from the historic parade held

By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our Jan. 12, 1936 editions * Adult schools were started in Avoyelles Parish under the supervision of Hannon Sayes. * Mrs. Edgar Coco, Sr., the newly-elected Grand Regent of the Court of St. Joseph, presided over the first meeting of 1936. 80 Years Ago From

By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our Jan. 5, 1936 editions * The New Years Eve celebrations in Marksville were the most quiet ever spent. * Mrs. E.J. Joffrion passed away. * Gerald L.K. Smith, the national “Share the Wealth” organizer, was to speak in Marksville. * The entire Leche-Ellender-Long ticket

Avoyelles Pages Past By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our Dec. 28, 1935 editions An Irish potato program for Avoyelles Parish was discussed. C.C. Couvillion, formerly named master Teacher of Louisiana among the Smith-Hughes agriculture teachers of the state in 1932-33, assumed his duties as country agent of

Christmas at Our Lady of Lourdes Church: A Look Back A cherished Fifth Ward tradition captured in this vintage holiday photograph This archival photograph offers a glimpse into a beloved Christmas tradition at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Fifth Ward, where parishioners once gathered around an elaborately crafted

Avoyelles Pages Past By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our Dec. 14, 1935 editions Attorney A. Leonard Allen was a candidate for Eighth District Congressman Lamar Coco was a candidate for Avoyelles tax assessor and L.P. Gremillon was a candidate for judge of the Twelfth District Court The