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The Avoyelles Parish School Board will host its annual wellness screening for active and retired employees on Thursday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marksville Elementary School library. The screening, provided by Ochsner Health, is offered to help employees and retirees qualify for a

As warmer weather returns across Louisiana, residents in Avoyelles Parish may begin seeing more snakes in yards, gardens, wooded areas, ditches, fields and near waterways. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds the public that most snakes found in the state are not dangerous. Louisiana has 47 native snake

MARK JEANSONNE ANNOUNCES FOR JUDGE, 12TH JDC DIV. A Paid for by the committee to elect Mark Jeansonne. Jeansonne announces candidacy for 12th JDC Division A Judge To the residents of Avoyelles Parish, I humbly ask for your vote to elect me Judge of the 12th JDC, Division A, on

Bordelonville Fire Dept. to host BBQ fundraiser June 7 Tickets are now available for the Bordelonville Volunteer Fire Department’s 2026 annual BBQ fundraiser, set for Sunday, June 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the department’s training facility, formerly Bordelonville High School. Plates

As summer approaches families across Avoyelles Parish will have access to multiple programs aimed at making sure children have enough to eat while school is out. SUN Bucks - Provide Direct Grocery Support Families across Louisiana are beginning to receive assistance through the SUN Bucks program which provides a one time

Memorial Day Events in Avoyelles Memorial Day, a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to their country, will be commemorated nationwide on Monday, May 25. Below are scheduled events in Avoyelles: Friday, May 22 10 a.m. - Military Appreciation Event A Military Appreciation event honoring all