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Is Your Water Safe? 2025 Grades Reveal the Truth Across Central Louisiana..

Is Your Water Safe? 2025 Grades Reveal the Truth Across Central Louisiana..

Avoyelles Parish Waterworks District 1 Earns “A” Rating in 2025 Water Grades; Parish Among Top Performers Regionally AVOYELLES PARISH — Avoyelles Parish Waterworks District 1 has received an “A” rating with a score of 95 out of 100 in the Louisiana Department of Health’s 2025 water system grading report, reflecting

Following the Public Dollar: Avoyelles Officials’ Pay Revealed

Following the Public Dollar: Avoyelles Officials’ Pay Revealed

Public salaries are public information, but they are not always easy to find in one place. Some officials receive a straight salary. Others receive salary plus insurance, retirement contributions, travel, registration fees, cell phone payments, expense allowances, or other benefits. Avoyelles Publishing reviewed official public records, primarily reports from the

A Closer Look at the Home Rule Charter

A Closer Look at the Home Rule Charter

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Cochon de Lait Festival roots run deep in Mansura

Cochon de Lait Festival roots run deep in Mansura

For decades in Avoyelles Parish, the Cochon de Lait Festival has been more than just a weekend event, it’s a celebration of culture, community, and Cajun pride. Its roots trace back to 1960, when Mansura’s centennial celebration drew thousands and inspired what would become a lasting tradition. The

Woods family named Garden of the Month for April

Woods family named Garden of the Month for April

The Marksville Garden Club has named the home of Aaron and Sophie Woods, as its April Garden of the Month. Woods, along with her children, has created a vibrant spring landscape filled with a variety of plants and blooms. Her children enjoy helping in the garden, with Zoey especially taking

Don't Miss the St. Alphonsus Garage Sale This Weekend!

Don't Miss the St. Alphonsus Garage Sale This Weekend!

St. Alphonsus Lady’s Altar Society to Host Garage Sale The St. Alphonsus Lady’s Altar Society will hold a two-day garage sale at the St. Alphonsus Rateau Center, 3659 Main Street in Hessmer. The sale will take place: * Friday, May 1 from 2 to 7 p.m. * Saturday, May

Get Ready- 28th Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Set for May 16–17 in Marksville

Get Ready- 28th Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Set for May 16–17 in Marksville

Building A Better Avoyelles is proud to be a Hawk Level Sponsor for this event! The 28th Annual Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow will take place May 16–17, 2026, at the Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville. The indoor event will feature traditional dancing, competitions,