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Avoyelles Cannot Build Its Economy Backward

Avoyelles Cannot Build Its Economy Backward

By Dr. Jay Callegari Avoyelles Today recently asked residents what they thought about the possibility of a data center locating in Avoyelles Parish. Many of the responses were strongly opposed. The newspaper then asked a reasonable follow-up question: If we do not want a data center, what kind of

Unique Experiences at the “Cajun Riviera” - Holly Beach, LA

Unique Experiences at the “Cajun Riviera” - Holly Beach, LA

Shawn’s Supercenter | Hessmer LAShawn’s Supercenter, Hessmer. 5.200 vind-ik-leuks · 13 personen praten hierover · 304 waren hier. Deli number 318-597-9941Facebook Want to sponsor an article by Dr. Coreil? Email Aliya@avoyellestoday.com Growing up on the “Cajun Prairie” in Ville Platte, my family always looked

“The flood”: a moment by moment encounter of a disaster

“The flood”: a moment by moment encounter of a disaster

By: Donna Culotta If there’s one thing you think will be a constant in your life, it is the home you live in. The Flood of 2026 changed that thinking as the good people of lower Avoyelles watched water seep unrelentingly into their house. One such couple is Angie

Yellow Bayou Beef grows family business near Simmesport

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

Career Guiding Leadership Principles: Coreil's Career Corner

Career Guiding Leadership Principles: Coreil's Career Corner

Thank you to the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe for sponsoring Dr. Coreil's 3rd article! Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana | Marksville, LouisianaThe Tunica-Biloxi people send greetings to you all. The Sun told us, “If the sun is shining, the Indian people are still here.” May many years come to

For the Reid Family, learning happens everywhere

For the Reid Family, learning happens everywhere

By Donna Culotta There’s an interesting as well as predictable dynamic that happens on July 5. After all the fireworks have been “oohed and aahed” out, after the last grilled hot dog was eaten for breakfast and the flag is still waving, something in the retail world happens. When

St. Joseph’s Men’s ACTS Retreat set for August!

St. Joseph’s Men’s ACTS Retreat set for August!

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marksville is inviting men to take part in an upcoming Men’s ACTS Retreat set for Aug. 27-30, 2026, at Maryhill Renewal Center in Pineville. The retreat will begin Thursday evening and conclude with 10 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Joseph’s