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MARKING TRIBE'S FIRST MOVIE
Tunica-Biloxi officials mark the tribe’s first film premiere with a photo, taken by Dominique Ellis of the Ehrhardt Group public relations firm. The officials are (from left) Economic Development Committee board member Raymond Bertalotto Jr., Tribe Vice Chairman Marshall Sampson, EDC President Tony Pierite and Paragon Casino public relations agent Darrian Pierite. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Hollywood came to Marksville on Aug. 12 when three noted Native American actors attended the local premiere of the critically acclaimed film Wind River.
Jurors in Norris Greenhouse Jr.’s murder/attempted murder trial will be able to hear testimony from the then-girlfriend of one of his alleged victims, but the state will not be able to present wit
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When someone steals a street sign, it is more than just an added expense to replace it.
Funeral services for historian and cultural preservationist Daniel Edmond Michel, will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10:00 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville with R
Those hoping for state approval for a new charter school in Avoyelles Parish, and those who want the state to end the funding of competing public schools within a public school district, may be on
HOLLYWOOD COMES TO MARKSVILLE
Native American actors (from left) Gil Birmingham, Julia Jones and Martin Sensmeier pose for photos at the Aug. 12 local premiere of the critically acclaimed film Wind River at the Paragon Cinema in Marksville.
The Paragon Cinema showed the recently released film Wind River on two of its three screens in a special premiere this past Saturday for Tunica-Biloxi Tribe members and invited guests.
Avoyelles Parish is expected to spend about $8,123 per student in state and local revenues, according to state Department of Education estimates for the 2017-18 school year.
GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER
St. Mary’s kindergarten teacher Amber Sayer of Marksville (seated) and aide Julie Lacombe of Hessmer (standing) listen to students tell them their favorite things. The “getting to know you” exercise helped the Cottonport parochial school students get comfortable on their first day of school this past Thursday. Sayer is sitting on the table that will serve as the students’ “Blended Learning” center next month, when part of the classroom period will include online instruction on iPads. Older students will be using computers for their online lessons. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
“Some lucky teacher will have you in her class and she will be so happy,” a visibly upset boy was told by a teacher as he walked down the hall of Cottonport Elementary to his class on the first da
Editor’s Note: This story was written by Gordan Russell of the Baton Rouge Advocate and permission was given to Avoyelles Publishing to re print the story.
Robert L. Hess
McCALLA, ALABAMA- Robert L. “Robbie” Hess, age 65 of McCalla, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St.
Sports
LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPS, 10-AND-UNDER
The Avoyelles 10-and-Under All-Star team won the Louisiana state title on July 12. The team members are (kneeling, from left) John David Smith, Matthew Lacassin, Brayden Tanner, Kyle Johnson, Colin Lemoine, Jonah Chatelain, (standing) Peyton Bordelon, Lucas Mose, Kamron Johnson, William Miller, Ross Gaspard, Wesley Lacour and Cy Wixson. Coaches, (back row) are Alan Miller, holding “junior coach” Michael Miller, Ashley Miller, Lee Clay and John Lacour. Not pictured is Brenner Joffrion.
The Avoyelles 10-and-Under Little League team captured the Louisiana state title July 12, with a thrilling 8-7 win over Mid-City of Lake Charles.
By Garland Forman
ON THE FIRING LINE
Roland “Gator” Scallan (center, white hat) watches for the signal to draw and fire during the Louisiana Fast Draw Championships lin Natchitoches last month.
{Photo courtesy of Roland Scallan}
Some may see the participants as grown men and women just playing cowboys.
By Raymond L. Daye
Four high school athletes from Avoyelles Parish were named first team All-State in their class while another was an All-State honorable mention.
By Garland Forman
Lifestyle
MARKING TRIBE'S FIRST MOVIE
Tunica-Biloxi officials mark the tribe’s first film premiere with a photo, taken by Dominique Ellis of the Ehrhardt Group public relations firm. The officials are (from left) Economic Development Committee board member Raymond Bertalotto Jr., Tribe Vice Chairman Marshall Sampson, EDC President Tony Pierite and Paragon Casino public relations agent Darrian Pierite. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Hollywood came to Marksville on Aug. 12 when three noted Native American actors attended the local premiere of the critically acclaimed film Wind River.
By Raymond L. Daye
The Kansas City Southern Railroad track still runs past the vacant Mansura Depot that served train passengers and freight trains for many years, including welcoming a number of orphans to the state during the so-called Orphan Train program in the early 20th Century. The depot will have a new life as a community center and museum. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
It might take a bit of imagination to see a tourist attraction where an empty shell of a building now stands, but there are definitely indications of good things to come.
By Raymond L. Daye
This Friday (July 14), the Fox Theater will hold its 2nd annual Bastille Day celebration with “Waiters Races” and the showing of another movie in its French Film Series.
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