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From the office of Chief Elster Smith Chief of Police Elster Smith released the following activities of the Marksville Police Department for Dec. 1st-15th Complaints - 142 Vehicle Crashes - 2 Injuries - 1 Arrests include: - 1- City court warrant hit & run - 2- Obstruction of justice - 3- Contempt of court - 1-

Sacred Heart School in Moreauville celebrated the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Production held Dec. 11 at the Earl Barbry Convention Center. This year’s production, titled “An Old Fashion Christmas Radio Show,” brought a nostalgic holiday theme to life while highlighting student talent, creativity and faith. The production

A local success story is putting Avoyelles Parish on the national technology map. Subterra Technologies, founded by Avoyelles native Noah Deshotel, is gaining recognition across the country for its advanced artificial intelligence systems—proving that major innovation doesn’t have to come from Silicon Valley. After graduating from LSU, Deshotel

Allegiance Health System, the management company for Avoyelles Hospital, announced this week that it has signed a Letter of Intent to enter into an affiliation with Ochsner Health, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the Gulf South. According to information released by Allegiance Health System, the agreement is

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