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Police Jury Approves Ordinances, Sets Tax Renewal Election, Advances Parish Projects The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury met in regular session on April 14, at the parish courthouse in Marksville, with all jurors present. The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The jury approved minutes from the March

ALEXANDRIA, La. — LSU System President Wade Rousse has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Beard, Ph.D., as the next Chancellor of Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA), following a national search. Beard will succeed Paul Coreil, who has served as Chancellor since 2019 and will retire effective July 1, 2026.

Honor Roll Announcement Avoyelles Public Charter School has announced its Honor Roll for the third nine weeks grading period recognizing students for their academic achievement and dedication in the classroom Principal’s List 🔝 1st Grade: Baylor Bowman, Cristian Ducote, Ellie Nguyen, Willow Desselle, Harlie Guillot, Maryam Hamideh, Amelia Richard, Bryanjae

St. John Community Church-Baptist will host its Mother's Day Worship Celebration 2026, themed "Praise and Pastels: A Mother's Day Worship Experience," on Sunday, May 10. Worship will begin at 9 a.m. at the church, located at 531 St. John Street in Marksville.

Louisiana is investing more than $5.1 million in federal funding to strengthen instruction for students with disabilities, state education leaders an- nounced this week. The funding, approved by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), will be used to provide educators with specialized training, classroom resources, and

The Louisiana House of Representatives has unanimously approved a $47 billion state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, advancing a plan that focuses on education, economic growth and debt reduction without raising taxes. The primary budget bill, House Bill 1, passed in a 104-0 vote and