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Representatives from American Legion Post 130 and the Cajun Belles recently visited fourth-grade classrooms throughout Avoyelles Parish to promote patriotism and civic pride among local students. During the visits, members presented each classroom with a United States flag and provided an engaging lesson on the flag’s history, symbolism, and

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a significant winter weather forecast that will impact Avoyelles Parish starting this weekend. We are expecting the coldest air of the season to move into the region beginning Friday night. A transition from rain to freezing rain and sleet is expected

Why didn’t my friend’s wife get all her SS immediately? By Russell Gloor Dear Rusty: A friend told me about what he believes is a strange thing in the Social Security system. His wife reached her full retirement age (FRA) of 66 several years ago. She delayed filing

Several Social Security changes take effect in 2026 With 2026 officially underway, several key changes have taken effect for Social Security Administration programs, affecting both current retirees and those planning for retirement in the future. One of the most significant changes involves the full retirement age (FRA). Beginning in 2026,

Monday - January 19, 2026 Held in the City of Marksville All are Welcome! This is a free and public event March begins at the Avoyelles Parish courthouse Departing at 11:15 AM MLK Program follows at St. John Community Church - Baptist in Marksville T.A.S.T.E.

Editor’s Note: This article corrects and replaces information published in last week’s edition regarding parish realignments in Avoyelles Parish. The following reflects the official Together as One Church Pastoral Plan as released by the Diocese of Alexandria. We thank our community for bringing the error to our attention