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Kendricks and Calisha Johnson, leaders of Living Hope Outreach Ministry (LHO), continue their work strengthening families and improving the Bunkie community, with plans underway to expand their efforts throughout Avoyelles Parish. In 2025, Living Hope Outreach was awarded the Strengthening Families Program grant through The Rapides Foundation in Alexandria. The

On an otherwise quiet October morning in 1947 residents of Marksville stepped outside expecting fog and calm weather Instead they witnessed something that would become one of the most talked about events in Avoyelles Parish history Fish began falling from the sky According to long remembered accounts the unusual event

Sacred Heart School has announced its Honor Roll for the second nine weeks grading period, recognizing students for their academic achievement and dedication in the classroom. Principal’s List: 1st Grade: Lawson Bordelon, Rex Drouin, Aiden Ducote, Clayton Lacour, Trey Lemoine and Emma Roy 2nd Grade: Mary Laborde, Nash Lambert,

For the past five years Kendricks and Calisha Johnson, with the help of numerous volunteers, have consistently met with youth in the Bunkie community every Saturday through their youth mentoring organizations under Living Hope Outreach. Their pioneering girls program, Godly Empowered Motivated to Succeed (GEMS), now brings together more than

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 Dec. 15th-31st 2025 Complaints - 203 Vehicle Crashes - 7 Injuries - 1 Arrests include: - 1: Disturbing the peace by loud music -

President Donald J. Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 into law on Jan. 14, expanding the types of milk that may be served to students through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The law amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and applies