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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. of St.

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

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

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

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