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An Open Letter to the People of Avoyelles Parish on Home Rule Charter, from the Goudeau Family
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (191+ words) Vote YES on Home Rule Charter "Parish President: One full-time leader focused on daily operations and long-term planning " with balanced authority through separation of powers. "Parish Council: Nine members representing all districts, providing oversight and accountability. The Council can override…...
Students take faith into action during Lent
17+ hour, 15+ min ago (245+ words) Students at Sacred Heart School in Moreauville put their faith into action this Lenten season through service and reflection. Jenni Smith's fifth grade class selected a project to clean the Sacred Heart Church graveyard, located adjacent to the school. Students…...
Join the Fun: Louisiana Corn Festival Pageant Applications Now Open! "
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (343+ words) Applications are now open for the 2026 Louisiana Corn Festival Pageants, with contestants from across the region invited to participate in this year's events scheduled for Sunday, April 19, at Haas Auditorium, located at 208 Pershing Avenue in Bunkie. The day will begin…...
Avoyelles Educators Shine in Aspiring Leaders Program
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (121+ words) Four Avoyelles educators were recognized by the Avoyelles Parish School Board for completing the Aspiring Leaders Program through The Rapides Foundation and The Orchard Foundation, an initiative focused on developing leadership skills and strengthening instructional practices. The recognition highlights the…...
April Marks Child Abuse Awareness Month: Children's Advocacy Network Urges Community to Speak Up and Take Action
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (457+ words) AVOYELLES PARISH, La." It's a topic many avoid, but one local organization is making sure it is not ignored. As April marks Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Children's Advocacy Network is calling on the community to come together, speak up…...
Letter to the People of Avoyelles Parish about the Home Rule Charter
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (292+ words) This letter is written to all the people of Avoyelles Parish, but especially to the residents who live in the towns and villages throughout our parish. If you live within the city limits of Marksville, Plaucheville, Bunkie, Hessmer, Simmesport, Moreauville,…...
Obituary for Donald Edward Reynolds
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (228+ words) Funeral services for Mr. Donald Edward Reynolds will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2: 00 p. m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home with Bro. Philip Robertson officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Wise Chapel Cemetery in Ruby, Louisiana....
Louisiana Strengthens Special Education Systems After Federal Review
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (320+ words) The Louisiana Department of Education will continue strengthening its special education systems following a 2024 review conducted by the U. S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs through its Differentiated Monitoring and Support process. The review examined how Louisiana administers programs…...
Louisiana's May 16 Election: Five Key Constitutional Amendments to Consider "
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (449+ words) Louisiana voters will consider five proposed amendments to the state constitution during the May 16 election. The election was rescheduled from April 18 under Act 1 of the 2025 First Extraordinary Session. Full legal texts are published in this edition; below is a summary…...
" Hop into Easter Festivities in Avoyelles Parish! "
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (317+ words) The Marksville Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to "Marksville Egg Knocking on the Square" on Sunday, April 5 on the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse grounds from 8: 30 a. m. to 12 noon. This traditional egg knocking event is one of the oldest in the state. Registration…...