{Editor’s note: The following is an announcement by a candidate in the October elections.}
{Editor’s note: The following is an announcement by a candidate in the October elections.}
Carlos Ramos
Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office has announced a juvenile missing from the Hessmer area since June 22 has been found and returned safe to his family.
Contracts have been awarded and work on the next five state-funded road improvement projects in Avoyelles Parish should begin next month.
It was the first day of a new school year with a new schedule for teachers and students.
Alexandria police officer Anthony Deshautelle (left), a Marksville native, throws a punch during a “Battle of the Badges” charity fundraising event held on the flight deck of the USS Midway aircraft carrier/museum in San Diego, Calif., in June. {Photos courtesy of Alexandria Mayor’s Office}
At 51, most may think Anthony Deshautelle is a bit too old for the boxing ring.
HISTORICAL HOUSE DESTROYED
This 140-year-old home in Longbridge, owned by Terry Ashworth, was destroyed by fire around 4 a.m. on Aug. 9. Its loss leaves only one 19th Century home remaining in the Longbridge area. Several have burned in recent years. {Photo by Tiffany Trichell}
Avoyelles Parish lost another link to its past in the pre-dawn hours Aug. 9 when the “Olde Boy Plantation” home in Longbridge was destroyed by fire.
Carl Ducote Jr.
The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect in a domestic abuse case.
Obituaries
Dianne Prier, age 71, passed away on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at her home in Mansura.
Funeral services for Dalton Carter, Sr. were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Big Cane Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Barry Gautreaux officiating.
Funeral Mass for Rena Dufour Juneau of Cottonport were at 11:00am on Monday, August 19th, 2019 at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport with Fr. John Wiltse officiating.
Private graveside services for Lester Jones, Jr. of Evergreen will be held at a later date.
GRAPEVINE TEXAS--Elwood Hale died peacefully on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Wichita Falls, Texas, at the age of 92. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug.
Sports
Alexandria police officer Anthony Deshautelle (left), a Marksville native, throws a punch during a “Battle of the Badges” charity fundraising event held on the flight deck of the USS Midway aircraft carrier/museum in San Diego, Calif., in June. {Photos courtesy of Alexandria Mayor’s Office}
At 51, most may think Anthony Deshautelle is a bit too old for the boxing ring.
By Raymond L. Daye
Baseball may not be as popular as football in the world of sports entertainment, but it is still “America’s pastime.”
By Raymond L. Daye
It has been called the “sweet science” by some and a throwback to gladiatorial Rome by others.
By Raymond L. Daye
Columns
Scott Angelle
The Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Scott Angelle will now serve as the chairman of the Royalty Policy Committee (RPC). Appointed by U. S.
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Director Scott Angelle told attendees of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Conference, held at the Port of New Orleans Tuesday, that
The Austin Chalk and Tuscaloosa Marine Shale oil-producing formations -- both of which are located in Avoyelles Parish -- continue to draw attention from drilling and exploration investors.
By Raymond L. Daye
Lifestyle
'Facts and Fades' flyer
At some point, most little boys want to be a policeman when they grow up.
By Raymond L. Daye
Just about everyone in Avoyelles has heard of the Rolling Stones, but few realize a Marksville native‘s major impact on the band’s success.
May the fourth be with you.
The 8th annual Avoyelles Arts & Music Fest returns to Marksville July 4.
By Van Roy
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