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With National Correctional Officers Day approaching on May 6, it’s a time to recognize the courage and commitment of correctional officers who protect the public every day. In Avoyelles Parish, families like mine have sent generations of men into harm’s way. They have served in the U.S.

Tribal initiative blends agriculture, culture and community on Marksville reservation A growing agricultural effort on the Tunica-Biloxi reservation is taking root in Avoyelles Parish, combining organic farming, education and cultural preservation into one community-focused project. Known as Tahch’i Farms, the operation has been developed over the past several years

Jury finds Mark Boudreaux guilty in protective order case Following a brief deliberation, a jury found Mark Boudreaux guilty of violation of a protective order, second offense, in a trial held last week in district court. The jury trial began March 31 and concluded April 1, when a six-member jury

Cajun Santas to Host Bingo Night The Cajun Santas organization will host a community bingo night on Saturday, April 25, at the Old Hessmer High School Gym, located at 4153 East School Street in Hessmer. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with bingo games beginning at 6 p.m.

Members of the Plaucheville Elementary School 4-H Club are shown with donations collected during a school-wide service project benefiting a dog rescue in Avoyelles Parish. Organized by the club, the effort brought students together to collect more than 150 items, including: * dog food * toys * food and water bowls * blankets * other

New Medicaid rules requiring recipients to work and reverify coverage every six months could significantly impact Native American communities across Louisiana, particularly those from state-recognized tribes. While approximately 4,000 members of Louisiana’s four federally recognized tribes are exempt from the changes, an estimated 24,000 members of 11