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State and federal health officials are warning the public about two ongoing health concerns affecting Louisiana residents: the continued spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) among wild birds and a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters. Wildlife officials report that H5N1 is causing illness and death in waterfowl

Winter has arrived and the Rotary Club of Avoyelles is once again hosting its annual blanket drive to benefit the Avoyelles Council on Aging and Avoyelles Public Transit helping keep local seniors warm and comfortable during the colder months. The Rotary Club is collecting new blankets through Jan. 12 encouraging

Councilman defends longstanding turkey and ham donations to city employees With reference to the comments made concerning the Mayor and the City of Marksville distributing turkeys to the City employees. First of all, it is illegal for the City to use taxpayers money to give bonuses or gifts to City

Early Childhood Development Center receives blessing Marksville City Councilman Danny Smith surprised four children at the Early Childhood Development and Family Center of Avoyelles in Mansura with new bicycles for Christmas. Pictured with Smith are: * William Tyler * Khaleb Augustine * Magnolia Robison * Roxeigh Bradford Center officials expressed appreciation for Smith’s

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) introduced the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act, which would direct Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to pay $38.5 million from the interest on anti-dumping duties received from Chinese imports

Leading the way in education Valois and Normand earn top parish awards for 2026 Avoyelles Parish Schools are celebrating two standout educators whose leadership, instructional excellence, and commitment to students have earned them top district honors for 2026. Morgan Valois of Marksville Elementary School has been named the 2026 New