The Louisiana Department of Health did not release updated numbers on the coronavirus pandemic today due to the Independence Day holiday.
Obituaries
Arnaudville - Funeral services will be held Monday, July 6, 2020 at an 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville for Joanne R.
Funeral Mass for Cleveland J. Daigrepont, Sr. resident of Prairieville native of Bordelonville will begin at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Rexmere.
Jerry Guillory, 89, of Alexandria, previously from Hessmer, entered the arms of Our Lord on Friday, June 26, 2020.
Derrick Parnell Kyle Jr. (Pip) was the baby boy of 10 kids. He was loved by many . He had a beautiful life ahead of him . But God had other plans, he needed him more .
Funeral Mass for Keith Taylor of Plaucheville will begin at 12pm on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr. Martin Laird officiating.
Sports
All-Parish Baseball Coach of the Year William Williber, Bunkie Magnet
Several of the parish's baseball and softball teams were just putting things together when the season was cut short by an emergency order to stop the spread of COVID-19.
By Raymond L. Daye
It doesn't take Nostradamus to predict the future of girls high school basketball in AvoyellesParish.
By Raymond L. Daye
St. Joseph sophomore slugger Mackenzie Gauthier awaits the ball during the Lady Eagles 16-1 victory over Bolton in the Grant High tournament on March 7. Gauthier hit a stand-up double. {Photo submitted by Brandi Schexnayder}
This past week was the last baseball/softball action at least until mid-April, due to high schools being closed and sporting events cancelled until April 13.
By Raymond L. Daye
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