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Students at Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy are all smiles after receiving warm winter hats and mittens generously donated by the First Union Baptist Church Women’s Ministry of Bunkie. The thoughtful gift arrived just in time for colder weather and was deeply appreciated by students and staff alike. Pastor Robert

Christine Robichaux of Marksville loves her cats so much she has a special cat house for them. And because she loves her herd of cats a whole lot she decorates the cat house. Like right now it's all decked out in Christmas finery with lights and anything else

Refuge Baptist Church in Marksville is inviting families to a Birthday Party for Jesus on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. The celebration will take place at the church, located at 505 Highway 1. Children ages two through 17 are welcome to attend and will receive a

JOURNAL CELEBRATIONS BIRTHDAYS Jathan Guillot, Marksville - Dec. 3 David Green, Bunkie - Dec. 12 Lorelia Ross, Bunkie - Dec. 13 Lucille Daniels, Bunkie - Dec. 13 Larraine Dantzler, Bunkie - Dec. 13 Jarrod Mathews, Bunkie - Dec. 15 Timeka Leary, Bunkie - Dec. 18 John Drummer, Bunkie - Dec.

Well folks, the Great Boudin Battle of Avoyelles Parish has its first official champion of the keyboard, and his name is Karl Huesman. Karl won this week’s $25 gift certificate for his fine submission on “Boudin in the Parish,” where he broke down boudin flavors with the seriousness of

Miki Gaillard, owner of X Terminate, of Plaucheville, generously volunteered his time to treat the Marksville welcome sign site for fire ants. The Marksville Garden Club appreciates his service and support.