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U.S. House Races Suspended, May 16 Election Still On The May 16 election will still take place as scheduled, but voters will not be selecting a U.S. Representative at this time. According to Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry, all races and propositions will remain on the ballot

Avoyelles Parish School Board conducts April meeting, addresses key operations The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, April 21, at the School Board Office in Marksville, with all members present. The meeting opened with an invocation by Dexter Compton and the Pledge of Allegiance led by

Marksville High earns Garden Club Award Marksville High School has been recognized by the Marksville Garden Club as the recipient of the April 2026 Civic Award, honoring the school’s beautifully refreshed landscape along W. Bontemps Street. The campus features blooming pink and white roses accented by Sunshine ligustrum, loropetalum,

Police Jury Approves Ordinances, Sets Tax Renewal Election, Advances Parish Projects The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury met in regular session on April 14, at the parish courthouse in Marksville, with all jurors present. The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The jury approved minutes from the March

ALEXANDRIA, La. — LSU System President Wade Rousse has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Beard, Ph.D., as the next Chancellor of Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA), following a national search. Beard will succeed Paul Coreil, who has served as Chancellor since 2019 and will retire effective July 1, 2026.

Honor Roll Announcement Avoyelles Public Charter School has announced its Honor Roll for the third nine weeks grading period recognizing students for their academic achievement and dedication in the classroom Principal’s List 🔝 1st Grade: Baylor Bowman, Cristian Ducote, Ellie Nguyen, Willow Desselle, Harlie Guillot, Maryam Hamideh, Amelia Richard, Bryanjae