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Louisiana strengthens focus on reading grammar and cursive in classrooms

Louisiana strengthens focus on reading grammar and cursive in classrooms

Louisiana schools will implement new English language arts (ELA) standards aimed at strengthening students’ reading and writing skills across all grade levels. According to the Louisiana Department of Education, the updated standards for kindergarten through 12th grade were recommended by State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and approved by

Celebration at St. Alphonsus: 11 Children Receive First Holy Communion ✝️

Celebration at St. Alphonsus: 11 Children Receive First Holy Communion ✝️

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church marked a special occasion on April 18, as 11 children received their First Holy Communion during Mass. The ceremony brought together families, friends and parish members to celebrate this important step in the children’s spiritual journey within the Catholic Church. Dressed in traditional white attire,

Important Avoyelles Fire Report by Chief Milligan 🚒

Important Avoyelles Fire Report by Chief Milligan 🚒

Avoyelles Fire Report From: Retired Fire Chief, Donald Milligan

💧 The Story of Water in Avoyelles: A Precious Commodity

💧 The Story of Water in Avoyelles: A Precious Commodity

Open the faucet and we expect water to flow, pure, clean and tasty. When it doesn’t we are upset but for water to arrive pure, clean and tasty there’s a lot that has to happen. Penn Lemoine is the president of AWC (Avoyelles Water Commission) that serves Moreauville,

Get Ready- 28th Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Set for May 16–17 in Marksville

Get Ready- 28th Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Set for May 16–17 in Marksville

Building A Better Avoyelles is proud to be a Hawk Level Sponsor for this event! The 28th Annual Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow will take place May 16–17, 2026, at the Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville. The indoor event will feature traditional dancing,

🗳️ Get Ready for the May 16 Vote: Key Constitutional Amendments Explained!

🗳️ Get Ready for the May 16 Vote: Key Constitutional Amendments Explained!

A Public Affairs Research Council webinar brought together policy experts who expressed sharp differences on the five constitutional amendments voters will consider in the May 16 election. The topics include: * civil service protections * the creation of a new school district for the city of St. George * permanent teacher pay raises

Historic Milestone: Bunkie Native Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs Becomes Texas College's First Female President!

Historic Milestone: Bunkie Native Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs Becomes Texas College's First Female President!

A Bunkie native has been named the next president of Texas College, marking a historic milestone for the institution and a proud moment for Avoyelles Parish. Dr. SherRhonda Washington-Gibbs has been selected as the 24th president of Texas College, becoming the first woman to lead the school since its