Community
Hometown roots fuel Atchafalaya Metals’ growth
A Simmesport business built on hometown roots is continuing to grow and earning recognition along the way. Atchafalaya Metals has been named RISE’s August 2026 Simmesport Business of the Month, recognizing the locally owned company’s growth, job creation and commitment to keeping business close to home.
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25th Annual 9/11 Tour to pass schools across Avoyelles
Avoyelles Parish first responders will once again travel across the parish on Friday, Sept. 11, for the annual 9/11 Memorial Tour honoring the victims and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the memorial tour, which brings together fire departments,
Church Events In Avoyelles Parish
Jesus & Jammies Event planned for Mothers and Daughters
A special mother-and-daughter evening, Jesus & Jammies, will be held Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hessmer Baptist Church, 2927 Main St.
The event will feature a night of fun and activities for
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Vendors wanted for Hessmer Holiday Market
Organizers of Hessmer’s 5th Annual Holiday Market are now accepting vendors for this year’s event, set for Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hessmer Gym, 4153 E. School St.
The holiday market will feature food,
Into the Light 5K set for Sept. 19 downtown
SaveCenla will host its 10th annual Into the Light 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Marksville Courthouse Square, bringing the community together to promote mental health awareness, suicide prevention and access to local resources.
SaveCenla works to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and encourages communities to
Faith House to host Hollywood Trivia Night fundraiser Sept. 18
Faith House is inviting the community to step into the spotlight this September for its annual Hollywood Trivia Night, a movie-themed evening of food, trivia, costumes, prizes and support for survivors of domestic violence.
The event will be held Friday, Sept. 18, at Paragon Casino Resort in the Arsene/