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🌧️ Historic Rainfall in Avoyelles Parish: 29.06 Inches in Just 12 Hours!

🌧️ Historic Rainfall in Avoyelles Parish: 29.06 Inches in Just 12 Hours!

Verified Cottonport gauge records 29.06 inches in under 12 hours The June 18 flood in Avoyelles Parish is no longer only being remembered as historic by those who lived through it. It is now officially part of Louisiana weather history. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service office in Lake

Judicial Election Field Begins to Take Shape in Avoyelles Parish ⚖️

Judicial Election Field Begins to Take Shape in Avoyelles Parish ⚖️

AVOYELLES PARISH, La. — Voters in Avoyelles Parish will cast ballots for both Division A and Division B seats on the 12th Judicial District Court during the 2026 election cycle. The names currently listed are candidates who have announced their campaigns and confirmed their intentions with Avoyelles Publishing. This is not

Hard Times In Da Parish‼️

Hard Times In Da Parish‼️

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One Day. One Flood. One Parish Forever Changed.

One Day. One Flood. One Parish Forever Changed.

1,000-Year Flood Hits Avoyelles: Tropical Storm Arthur leaves flooded homes, stranded families and a recovery that will reshape the parish for months to come. By Dr. Jay Callegari This article is sponsored by: Ducote Flooring: Check out their facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ducoteflooring 24/7 Water

What the Available Data Shows About the Cottonport Ramp Cut

What the Available Data Shows About the Cottonport Ramp Cut

Following the historic flooding of June 18, questions have been raised about an emergency cut made near Cottonport connecting Bayou Rouge and Bayou DuLac. The purpose of the opening was to improve drainage during an ongoing flood event. Since then, some residents have suggested that the cut may have increased

❤️ Know an Elderly Neighbor Who Needs Help Reporting Flood Damage? Read This.

❤️ Know an Elderly Neighbor Who Needs Help Reporting Flood Damage? Read This.

Do you know someone affected by the recent flooding who needs help reporting their damage? Many elderly residents, disabled individuals, and others may not have access to technology or may not feel comfortable using websites and online forms. Avoyelles Today is organizing volunteers to help these residents complete their damage

Wanted man taken into custody in Marksville

Wanted man taken into custody in Marksville

A wanted fugitive was taken into custody in Marksville following a foot pursuit involving several law enforcement agencies, according to the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office. On Monday, June 15, Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression agents, along with Louisiana Probation and Parole, assisted the Marksville Police Department in