Upcoming Events

Feb. 28: Free Gospel Concert 🎵

Word of Faith Kingdom Church is inviting the community to an afternoon of praise and worship at a special Gospel Concert on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 3 p.m.

The free concert will be held at the church, located at 183 Cottonport Ave. in Cottonport, and will feature special guests T.J. & Trinity. Organizers encourage residents to attend and “come and be blessed” by an uplifting time of music and fellowship. The event is open to the public. For more information, call 318-466-2001.

March 1: Westward Road to Perform 🎤

Gospel trio Westward Road will bring their unique blend of gospel and modern worship music to Marksville Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, March 1, at 6 p.m.

Westward Road is an exciting and dynamic family trio led by Scott Roberts, a 20-year veteran worship leader and nationally charting songwriter, and his wife, award-winning vocalist Kelli Roberts. Their son, Garrett Roberts, completes the gifted musical family with his smooth vocal tones.

Known for their “out of the box” approach to worship and gospel music, the trio combines strong vocals with a heartfelt message, communicating the Good News in a powerful and engaging way. Westward Road has performed in large theaters as well as intimate settings in rural churches, festivals, and fairs.

The concert will be held at Marksville Church of the Nazarene, located at 4194 LA 1192 in Marksville, across from Avoyelles Hospital. Pastor Robbie Strong invites the community to attend. For more information, call (318) 305-9926.

March 3: Community Meeting Planned in Bunkie 🏛️

A community meeting focused on eminent domain, carbon capture and storage, and carbon injection projects is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at The Sanctuary Assembly of God, 3375 Hwy 115W, Bunkie.

The meeting is being organized by Save My Louisiana and is promoted as an informational session for residents in Evangeline, Avoyelles, and Allen parishes. Organizers say the purpose of the gathering is to educate landowners and community members about proposed carbon capture and storage initiatives and how eminent domain laws may apply.

The event encourages residents to attend and learn more about how such projects could impact local land, water, and property rights. Promotional materials for the meeting include the message “Protect Our Families, Our Land, Our Water.” Community members interested in the topic are invited to attend.

Paragon Casino Resort: Shows and Times

Friday, February 27 - Thursday, March 5, 2026

| Movie Title | Show Times |
|---------------|-------------------------------------------|
| GOAT (PG) | Friday 5 and 8 pm
| | Saturday & Sunday 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm and 9 pm
| | Wed. and Thurs. 5 pm and 8 pm |
| Scream 7 (R) | Fri. 5:30 and 8:30 pm
| | Saturday & Sunday 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 and 9:30 pm
| | Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 and 8:30 pm |
| Crime 101 (R) | Friday 5:15 pm and 8:15 pm
| | Saturday & Sunday 12:15, 3:15, 6:15 and 9:15 pm
| | Wed. and Thurs. 5:15 pm and 8:15 pm |

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