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A Bunkie man has been arrested after a shooting incident in the parking lot of a local Family Dollar store Saturday morning. According to the Bunkie Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call around 9:30 a.m. on April 18, 2026, reporting a shooting at the store located

Normand earns statewide recognition as Principal of the Year semifinalist Chuck Normand, principal of Bunkie Magnet High School, has been named a 2025–2026 State Semifinalist for Principal of the Year, an honor recognizing outstanding school leadership across Louisiana. A graduate of Bunkie High School (Class of 2004), Normand has

A creative fundraiser aimed at supporting local animal rescue efforts will take place later this month as Atchafalaya River Rescue, Inc. hosts a Paw Print Stepping Stone event at Alysian Art. Scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m., the hands-on workshop will be held at 264 JJ Lane

One of Avoyelles Parish’s growing spring traditions is set to return as the 11th Annual Cajun Crossroads Festival takes over Ronald Mayeux Ballpark on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2. Hosted by the Hessmer Sports Club, the two-day event will feature a full lineup of activities including a jambalaya cook-off,

From the office of Chief Elster Smith Jr. Chief of Police Elster Smith released the following activities of the Marksville Police Department for Mar 15th - 31st, 2026 Complaints * Complaints: 211 * Vehicle Crashes: 7 * Injuries: 3 Criminal Activities * 1-DP * 5-Contempt of court * 1-Violation of a restraining order * 1-Dogs at large

LEAP Testing Set for Late April Through May Schools across the area have released the 2026 LEAP testing schedule with exams set to take place from late April through mid-May for students in grades three through high school. According to the schedule, students in 3rd and 4th grades will test