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Major Changes Hit Avoyelles Parish: New 2026 Laws You NEED to Know About ⚖️

Major Changes Hit Avoyelles Parish: New 2026 Laws You NEED to Know About ⚖️

As Louisiana moves into the early weeks of 2026, a wide range of new state laws are now in effect, bringing changes that impact courts, law enforcement, insurance, drivers and public safety across Avoyelles Parish. The laws, passed during recent legislative sessions, took effect at the start of the new

Tax Season Starts Jan. 26… and the IRS May Not Be Ready..

Tax Season Starts Jan. 26… and the IRS May Not Be Ready..

The Internal Revenue Service is set to begin accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax returns on Jan. 26, marking the official start of the 2026 tax filing season. The filing deadline will remain April 15. Tax experts, including the IRS’ independent watchdog, have warned that this year’s filing

Big Decisions in One Meeting: Split Vote, New VP, and Major Spending Approved!

Big Decisions in One Meeting: Split Vote, New VP, and Major Spending Approved!

The Police Jury of the Parish of AVOYELLES met Tuesday, January 13, 2026, for its regular meeting at the Parish Courthouse in Marksville, where jurors conducted annual organizational business, heard departmental reports, and approved several infrastructure and administrative actions. One of the key items of business was the election of

🚢 Young Hero: Marshall Bordelon Joins the U.S. Navy at 17! 🌟

🚢 Young Hero: Marshall Bordelon Joins the U.S. Navy at 17! 🌟

Marshall Bordelon of Moreauville has begun his service in the United States Navy, enlisting at the age of 17. Bordelon is the son of Chad Bordelon of Moreauville. After completing basic training, he was assigned to the assault aircraft carrier USS Bataan (LHD-5), homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. Bordelon serves as

Louisiana Deserves Better — Are You Joining the 2026 Litter-Free Revolution? 🌍

Louisiana Deserves Better — Are You Joining the 2026 Litter-Free Revolution? 🌍

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB), joined by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, is urging residents in all 64 Louisiana parishes to make litter prevention part of their 2026 resolutions. KLB is promoting 10 simple New Year’s resolutions aimed at reducing litter and keeping Louisiana’s communities, roadways and waterways clean. Officials

🚨 SNAP Restrictions on Soda and Candy Impacting Louisiana Families 🍬🚫

🚨 SNAP Restrictions on Soda and Candy Impacting Louisiana Families 🍬🚫

New restrictions on purchases made with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are taking effect in several states, including Louisiana, as part of a broader effort to encourage healthier eating among recipients. Beginning this year, SNAP benefits in Louisiana can no longer be used to purchase: * Soft drinks * Energy drinks

Louisiana Scores $208 Million for Rural Health Care Improvement! 🏥

Louisiana Scores $208 Million for Rural Health Care Improvement! 🏥

The Louisiana Department of Health announced that the state will receive more than $208 million through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program a major investment aimed at improving healthcare access delivery and long-term sustainability in rural communities across Louisiana Louisiana’s award is among the highest in the nation and