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Community responds to closure of St. Richard’s Chapel

Community responds to closure of St. Richard’s Chapel

To Whom It May Concern, We, members of the St. Richard’s Chapel community in Hickory Hill, are deeply saddened by the Diocese’s decision to close the church on Sunday, March 22. The reason provided for the closure was financial strain related to insurance costs. However, many in our

Avoyelles Educators Shine in Aspiring Leaders Program

Avoyelles Educators Shine in Aspiring Leaders Program

Four Avoyelles educators were recognized by the Avoyelles Parish School Board for completing the Aspiring Leaders Program through The Rapides Foundation and The Orchard Foundation, an initiative focused on developing leadership skills and strengthening instructional practices. The recognition highlights the district’s ongoing commitment to developing strong leadership across Avoyelles

Join the Fun: Louisiana Corn Festival Pageant Applications Now Open! 🌽

Join the Fun: Louisiana Corn Festival Pageant Applications Now Open! 🌽

Applications are now open for the 2026 Louisiana Corn Festival Pageants, with contestants from across the region invited to participate in this year’s events scheduled for Sunday, April 19, at Haas Auditorium, located at 208 Pershing Avenue in Bunkie. The day will begin with the Niblet Pageant at 10

Letter to the People of Avoyelles Parish about the Home Rule Charter

Letter to the People of Avoyelles Parish about the Home Rule Charter

This letter is written to all the people of Avoyelles Parish, but especially to the residents who live in the towns and villages throughout our parish. If you live within the city limits of Marksville, Plaucheville, Bunkie, Hessmer, Simmesport, Moreauville, Cottonport, or Mansura, I would ask you to think carefully

Local Author Explores Difficult Chapter of Avoyelles History in New Book

Local Author Explores Difficult Chapter of Avoyelles History in New Book

A new book by Avoyelles native Donald Gregory Prier is asking readers to look directly at an often-overlooked and uncomfortable chapter of local history, one that is frequently discussed in broader statewide terms but less often examined through a parish-level lens. Titled “1892: A Forgotten Chapter in Louisiana

Louisiana Strengthens Special Education Systems After Federal Review

Louisiana Strengthens Special Education Systems After Federal Review

The Louisiana Department of Education will continue strengthening its special education systems following a 2024 review conducted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs through its Differentiated Monitoring and Support process. The review examined how Louisiana administers programs under the federal Individuals with Disabilities

Louisiana's May 16 Election: Five Key Constitutional Amendments to Consider 📜

Louisiana's May 16 Election: Five Key Constitutional Amendments to Consider 📜

Louisiana voters will consider five proposed amendments to the state constitution during the May 16 election. The election was rescheduled from April 18 under Act 1 of the 2025 First Extraordinary Session. Full legal texts are published in this edition; below is a summary of each proposal. Proposed Amendment No.