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Riders gathered in Echo on Saturday, Feb. 7, to celebrate Mardi Gras while honoring the life and memory of Hayley Holsomback during the Second Annual Ride for Hayley Holsomback. Hosted by Mike and Carmen Holsomback, the trail ride brought together family, friends and supporters for a day of fellowship, remembrance

Members of the Avoyelles Parish Veterans of Foreign Wars recently recognized several local students during a special awards presentation for the 2025–2026 VFW Patriot’s Pen and Americanism contests. Presenting the awards were Michael Vead Sr., Vice Commander; Dale Lonidier, Commander for Marksville; and Rodney Barnett, District Commander. The

Marksville Fire Department Chief Jerry Bordelon January 2026 Incident Report 1. 1/1 - 1-176 Louis Foster Rd. - Grass Fire 2. 1/1 - Delandon Ln. (Hessmer) - Grass fire 3. 01/02 - 168 Bernes St. - Structure Fire 4. 1/2 - 1883 Spring Bayou Rd. - Grass Fire 5. 1/2 - 3038 Hwy

Voters in Avoyelles Parish will see a significant change when they head to the polls on May 16, 2026. Louisiana is no longer operating under the traditional jungle primary system. Instead, the state now uses a closed primary format for congressional and U.S. Senate races. Voters should also be

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 Jan. 15-31, 2026: * Complaints: 117 * Vehicle Crashes: 4 * Injuries: 1 Arrests include: * 1: Criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace * 1: Felon in

Qualifying has officially ended, and voters in Bunkie and Marksville now have a clear picture of who will appear on the ballot in the upcoming municipal elections. Several races are contested, a few candidates are unopposed, and one position drew no qualifiers. Below is a comprehensive look at the final