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How Much More Can They Take?? Avoyelles Farmers Face a Brutal 2026
By Avoyelles Today Staff
For farmers across Avoyelles Parish, 2026 has brought little room to recover.
Drought, a late freeze, destructive hail and wind, and severe flooding have hit local agricultural producers one after another — all while farmers continue to face rising production costs and pressure from lower commodity prices.
Major Leadership Change Ahead for Avoyelles Schools!
By Avoyelles Today Staff
The Avoyelles Parish School Board is preparing for one of the most significant leadership transitions in recent history after three of the district’s highest-ranking administrators announced plans to retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Superintendent Karen Tutor, Assistant Superintendent Thelma
Yellow Bayou Beef grows family business near Simmesport
By Aliya Deshotel
Yellow Bayou Beef, operated by Todd and Tyler Voiselle near Simmesport, offers locally raised and locally sourced beef to customers in Avoyelles Parish and surrounding areas.
The business sells hanging beef in quarters, halves and whole calves and recently expanded to offer individual retail cuts through private
La Petite Affaire Café Expands Lunch and Dinner Service in Marksville
La Petite Affaire Café in Marksville is expanding its dining program with new seasonal menus, permanent lunch service and dinner three nights a week.
The café will now serve breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Friday, with dinner offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. A monthly Sunday brunch will also be
Library Introduces First Literary Journal to Showcase Local Creativity
The library is introducing its first literary journal, creating a new space to celebrate the voices, stories and creativity of the community.
The journal will feature original work from writers, artists and photographers, giving community members an opportunity to have their work published in a real, professionally produced collection. Submissions
Public Safety Announcement: 2026 Louisiana Corn Festival From the APSO
Public Safety Announcement: 2026 Louisiana Corn Festival
The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public that deputies will be assigned and actively working throughout the 2026 Louisiana Corn Festival in Bunkie, beginning Thursday, June 11, and continuing through Saturday, June 13, at the request of Corn