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Avoyelles of yesteryear Baseball has long been a cornerstone of life in Avoyelles Parish, bringing together families, friends, and entire communities on summer afternoons and weeknight games. Long before modern scoreboards and travel ball, local teams proudly took the field representing hometown businesses and employers that were deeply rooted in

In June 1971, the quiet river community of McCrea, located just across the parish line from Avoyelles Parish along the Atchafalaya Basin, briefly became the focus of national attention when thousands of young people descended on the area for an event billed as the “Celebration of Life.” Planned as a

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