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New Plaucheville fire station taking shape!

New Plaucheville fire station taking shape!

Modern $526,000 facility will add third truck bay and larger training space By Amy Ducote Construction is underway on a new home for the Plaucheville Volunteer Fire Department, a project town officials say will provide much-needed space for equipment, training and department operations. The new station is being

From Marksville, to the skies! Tristen Tassin set to make history at LSUA⭐️

From Marksville, to the skies! Tristen Tassin set to make history at LSUA⭐️

Tristen Tassin, a 2023 graduate of Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences (LaSAS) and the son of Scott and Tammy Tassin, is expected to become the first Avoyelles Parish native to earn LSU Alexandria's Bachelor of Science in Professional Aviation in December 2026. Tassin has earned his private

Social media post leads to Hessmer Animal Cruelty Case

Social media post leads to Hessmer Animal Cruelty Case

A Hessmer man was arrested Sept. 13 in connection with an animal cruelty investigation that began two months earlier after photographs posted on social media raised concerns about several puppies and adult dogs. Desmond Pierre was taken into custody after Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies identified him during a

Internet access expands across Avoyelles, though gaps remain

Internet access expands across Avoyelles, though gaps remain

By: Amy Ducote Internet access has expanded substantially across Avoyelles Parish in recent years, although Census estimates indicate some children still live in homes without a dedicated internet subscription. The most recent U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimate shows about 845 children under age 18 in Avoyelles Parish

One Year Later, Avoyelles Publishing looks ahead.

One Year Later, Avoyelles Publishing looks ahead.

One year of growth under Building a Better Avoyelles. By Aliya Deshotel: One year after Avoyelles Publishing came under the nonprofit stewardship of Building a Better Avoyelles, the organization is marking the anniversary by looking not only at how far it has come, but at where it hopes to take

LSUA honors Dr. Paul Coreil as Chancellor Emeritus!

LSUA honors Dr. Paul Coreil as Chancellor Emeritus!

Retired LSU of Alexandria Chancellor Paul Coreil was honored Saturday, Sept. 5, at Tiger Stadium with the honorary title of Chancellor Emeritus, recognizing more than four decades of service to LSU and Louisiana. The recognition came during the first quarter of LSU’s season opener against Clemson, when LSU President

Hard Times In Da Parish

Hard Times In Da Parish

Sept. 1 - Sept. 6. 2026