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Ride for Hayley Holsomback

Ride for Hayley Holsomback

Riders gathered in Echo on Saturday, Feb. 7, to celebrate Mardi Gras while honoring the life and memory of Hayley Holsomback during the Second Annual Ride for Hayley Holsomback. Hosted by Mike and Carmen Holsomback, the trail ride brought together family, friends and supporters for a day of fellowship, remembrance

🇺🇸 VFW Honors Local Students for Patriotism! 🎉

🇺🇸 VFW Honors Local Students for Patriotism! 🎉

Members of the Avoyelles Parish Veterans of Foreign Wars recently recognized several local students during a special awards presentation for the 2025–2026 VFW Patriot’s Pen and Americanism contests. Presenting the awards were Michael Vead Sr., Vice Commander; Dale Lonidier, Commander for Marksville; and Rodney Barnett, District Commander. The

🚒 Marksville Fire Department's January 2026 Incident Report

🚒 Marksville Fire Department's January 2026 Incident Report

Marksville Fire Department Chief Jerry Bordelon January 2026 Incident Report 1. 1/1 - 1-176 Louis Foster Rd. - Grass Fire 2. 1/1 - Delandon Ln. (Hessmer) - Grass fire 3. 01/02 - 168 Bernes St. - Structure Fire 4. 1/2 - 1883 Spring Bayou Rd. -

Louisiana Closes Its Primaries: What Avoyelles Voters Need to Know Before May 16

Louisiana Closes Its Primaries: What Avoyelles Voters Need to Know Before May 16

Voters in Avoyelles Parish will see a significant change when they head to the polls on May 16, 2026. Louisiana is no longer operating under the traditional jungle primary system. Instead, the state now uses a closed primary format for congressional and U.S. Senate races. Voters should also be

🚓 Marksville Police Activities Report (Jan 2026)

🚓 Marksville Police Activities Report (Jan 2026)

Marksville Police Report From the office of Chief Elster Smith Jr. Chief of Police Elster Smith released the following activities of the Marksville Police Department for Jan. 15-31, 2026: * Complaints: 117 * Vehicle Crashes: 4 * Injuries: 1 Arrests include: * 1: Criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace * 1: Felon in possession

Qualifying Closes, Field Set for Bunkie and Marksville Municipal Races

Qualifying Closes, Field Set for Bunkie and Marksville Municipal Races

Qualifying has officially ended, and voters in Bunkie and Marksville now have a clear picture of who will appear on the ballot in the upcoming municipal elections. Several races are contested, a few candidates are unopposed, and one position drew no qualifiers. Below is a comprehensive look at the final

Legislative Youth Advisory Council accepting applications

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) is now accepting applications from high school students interested in representing youth voices across the state during the 2026–2027 school year. LYAC is an annually appointed, student-led council that studies issues affecting Louisiana’s youth, including: * education * mental health * civic engagement * the