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A Timeless Love Story of Virginia and Alfred Moncla

A Timeless Love Story of Virginia and Alfred Moncla

A Love Story Rooted in Avoyelles Virginia Ellen Gray was born in Kleinwood, a small village south of Marksville in 1900. After receiving her teaching degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, she taught school in several rural communities throughout Avoyelles Parish. One weekend, she attended a dance at the

Flashback: Avoyelles Past Pages from 90 Years Ago!

Flashback: Avoyelles Past Pages from 90 Years Ago!

By Donna Culotta & Abi Guillot 90 Years Ago From our Feb. 29, 1936 editions Mr. Earl Edwards of Marksville was selected to represent Production Credit Association of Marksville Former Marksville resident Mr. B. F. Porterie had full charge of the insurance department at the Reeves-Morgan Funeral Home Sims

Three Avoyelleans of the Year honored in 1980

Three Avoyelleans of the Year honored in 1980

The image ran prominently on Page 1 of the Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1980 edition of The Greater Avoyelles Journal preserving a moment when local leadership and public service were central themes in parish life The photograph remains a reminder of the individuals who helped shape Avoyelles through business civic involvement

Throwback: Marksville's Miss Avoyelles Crowned in 1980!

Throwback: Marksville's Miss Avoyelles Crowned in 1980!

This article originally appeared in The Greater Avoyelles Journal on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1980, and is republished as part of this newspaper’s Avoyelles of Yesteryear history feature. Chrissie Ann Loughman, a student at Marksville High School, was crowned Miss Avoyelles Parish following a parishwide pageant held Saturday, Feb. 16,

Avoyelles Past pages

Avoyelles Past pages

By Donna Culotta & Abi Guillot 90 Years Ago From our Feb. 22, 1936 editions - The USS Arkansas visited New Orleans during the Mardi Gras celebration. - The Gremillion Bus Line announced that it would operate its buses on a daily basis between Marksville and New Orleans. - The parish courthouse was

📰 Avoyelles Pages Past

📰 Avoyelles Pages Past

Avoyelles Pages Past Avoyelles Today App - App StoreDownload Avoyelles Today by subterra technologies on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Avoyelles Today.App Storesubterra technologies 90 Years Ago From our Feb. 15, 1936 editions A government warehouse under the supervision of Mr.

Remembering Avoyelles: 90 Years of History 📜

Remembering Avoyelles: 90 Years of History 📜

By Donna Culotta & Abi Guillot Avoyelles Today App - App StoreDownload Avoyelles Today by subterra technologies on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Avoyelles Today.App Storesubterra technologies 90 Years Ago From our Feb. 8, 1936 editions Adolph Tassin of Mansura died.