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Lawmakers move election in anticipation of Supreme Court ruling

Lawmakers move election in anticipation of Supreme Court ruling

By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square Louisiana voters will head to the polls a month later than scheduled next year, the result of the Republican-led state legislature fast-tracking a series of bills in anticipation of the Supreme Court allowing them to redraw congressional districts. The April 2026 primary will be

🍚 Cook Some Rice… 🍚 Wanna win some $$?

🍚 Cook Some Rice… 🍚 Wanna win some $$?

The Great Avoyelles Boudin Battle Win Free Boudin! If there’s one food that can divide a parish quicker than politics, it’s boudin. Everybody’s got their favorite, and everybody else is wrong. Some say T-Jim’s holds the crown with that perfect mix of rice and spice. Others

50 in 50: Avoyelles couple celebrates 50th anniversary in Alaska to complete 50 states

50 in 50: Avoyelles couple celebrates 50th anniversary in Alaska to complete 50 states

The other day... By Donna Culotta She retired from the school board finance office after 33 years; he handed over his AC and electrical business to son, Brody, after 35+ years. Suddenly they were free to pursue their bucket list: visit all 50 states. Travis Ted, better known as TT

Road District 2 Tax Renewal on Nov. 15 Ballot

Road District 2 Tax Renewal on Nov. 15 Ballot

Voters to decide on 10-year property tax renewal for road repairs Road District 2 voters will head to the polls on November 15 to decide whether to renew a 10-year property tax that funds local road and drainage improvements. The district, which covers nearly one-fourth of Avoyelles Parish, includes parts

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Opinions expressed in Letters are not necessarily the views of Avoyelles Publishing Co. Share your opinions with Avoyelles. Send them to the Journal, P.O. Box 36, Marksville, LA. 71351 or email to news@avoyellestoday.com. We reserve the right to edit. Solomon Northup Statue on the Square Dear Editor:

Harvest Foods weekly inserts to END in local newspapers

For many years, Harvest Foods has been one of the strongest supporters of local journalism in Avoyelles Parish, partnering with Avoyelles Publishing to bring readers their weekly grocery inserts through the Avoyelles Journal, Marksville Weekly News and Bunkie Record. Beginning this week, Harvest Foods will no longer include their printed

Sacred Heart Staff Rescue Dog Family on Campus🐶

Sacred Heart Staff Rescue Dog Family on Campus🐶

A heartwarming rescue took place at Sacred Heart School in Moreauville last week, when a stray dog and her litter of four puppies were discovered living beneath one of the school’s portable buildings. The discovery was made by: • Principal Amy Coco • Director of Safety John Soldani • Director of Development