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Upcoming Events Christmas Candy and Cookie Making Class 🎄🍪 St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Echo will host a Christmas Candy and Cookie Making Class on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. at 104 Echo Street. Participants are invited to bring their favorite recipes and the

By: Julie O'Donoghue Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana lawmakers signed off on one-year extensions to the state’s six biggest government contracts, collectively worth more than $17 billion. The agreements are with the six health care companies that manage health insurance for Louisiana Medicaid recipients. “These are the largest

Chief of Police Elster Smith released the following activities of the Marksville Police Department for Nov. 15-30 Complaints: 155 Vehicle Crashes: 0 Injuries: 0 Arrests include: - 1 - Criminal trespass - 1 - Unauthorized entry into a place of business - 1 - Criminal mischief - 1 - Resisting an officer - 1 - Illegal possession of stolen

The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury Litter Abatement Program Receives Keep Louisiana Beautiful Litter Enforcement Surveillance Camera Grant Press Release: 12/2/2025 Marksville, LA—Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB), the state’s premier anti-litter and community improvement organization has chosen The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury Litter Abatement Program to receive

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the cook off has been canceled. 4th Annual “Big Poppa’s Black Pot Cook Off on the Bayou” & Fireworks display The 4th Annual Big Poppa’s Black Pot Cook-Off on the Bayou will take place Saturday, Dec. 13, on the square behind the Cotton

Louisiana State Police is now accepting applications for Cadet Class 109, a 24-week training academy designed to prepare the next class of Louisiana State Troopers. The application deadline is Jan. 6, 2026, and the academy is scheduled to begin on June 28, 2026. Cadets will take part in a