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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

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

Filed in the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse FOR SALE 20 acres Wooded Home Site Deer Stands ~ Hwy 115 📞 318-452-6551 Property Transfers Oct. 20, 2025 * PHH Mortgage Corporation to Innomax Home Solutions, LLC, $5,250. * Sean and Baylee Russell to Sean and Anna Taylor, 23.61 acres, $200,000. * Alaina and Vondrick

Honoring those who served in Avoyelles Parish On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, a cease-fire agreement — called an armistice — was signed between the Allied forces and Germany, ending the “War to End All Wars.” From then on, Nov. 11 was known as

3139 VFW Post Home, Elmo Street Marksville, LA 71351 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary The Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10 A.M. Edgar Coco Park, Benjamin Drive, Marksville LA Guest Speaker – Colonel (R) Bruce A. Wilson Refreshments will be served Sponsored by * American Legion