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At a special meeting of the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Craig W. Foster was officially sworn in to fill the District 6 seat following the resignation of McKinley “Pop” Keller. Foster will serve Keller’s unexpired term until a special election is held. Foster brings

The Louisiana Public Land Deer Hunter Association recently shared responses from the state’s new head of wildlife, Tommy Tuma, after submitting a series of questions regarding management of deer, turkey, waterfowl and other wildlife on public lands. The association said it emailed Tuma seeking clarity on several issues affecting

A partial federal government shutdown entered its second week as lawmakers in Washington struggled to resolve a standoff over federal funding raising concerns about continued travel disruptions and the broader impact on government services. The shutdown began Feb. 14 when Congress failed to pass full-year appropriations for the Department of

By Dr. Jay Callegari R: 8,383 | D: 8,975 | No Party: 5,637 Republicans Within Reach of Majority in Avoyelles Parish Voter registration numbers in Avoyelles Parish tell an interesting story. There are currently 8,383 registered Republicans, 8,975 registered Democrats, and 5,637 voters registered as No

The average federal tax refund is running nearly 11% higher than it was at the same point last year, according to early filing data released by the Internal Revenue Service. Through Feb. 6, the average refund reached $2,290, compared with $2,065 during the same period in 2025, an