A Mansura man was killed in a fatal hit and run Saturday night, February 16 on St. Jean Street in Mansura.
If you think you have tax problems with the IRS, be thankful you’re not in the Town of Simmesport’s shoes.
Parish Engineer Ron Bordelon explains the preliminary floorplans for renovations to the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse's 2nd and 3rd floors to address structural and security concerns with the 12th Judicial District courtrooms and judges' offices.
Voters who overwhelmingly rejected a separate “justice center” to house the 12th Judicial District courtrooms and offices may get an opportunity to approve a temporary sales tax to fund a major re
Parish Engineer Ron Bordelon explains the preliminary floorplans for renovations to the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse's 2nd and 3rd floors to address structural and security concerns with the 12th Judicial District courtrooms and judges' offices.
Voters who overwhelmingly rejected a separate “justice center” to house the 12th Judicial District courtrooms and offices may get an opportunity to approve a temporary sales tax to fund a major re
Tyler Couvillion, 14, of Hessmer sends the ball down the alley during the state Special Olympics Bowling Tournament on Jan. 11 in Baton Rouge.
Tyler Couvillion, 14, of Hessmer bowled an 89 to earn a gold medal in his division at the Louisiana Special Olympics Tournament in Baton Rouge on Jan. 11.
Red River Charter Academy’s Junior Beta Club members present their entry at the Beta State Living Literature competition. The middle schoolers’ efforts earned them 2nd place honors and qualified them to compete at the national level later this year. Participants in this scene from the popular Because of Winn-Dixie are (from left) Madison Dauzat (6th grade), Mary Laborde (holding “Winn-Dixie” the dog, 8th grade), Julia Didier (8th), Laylla Dorsey (6th), Lorelei Whitbeck (8th) and Aiden Priester (7th). {RRCA photos}
In its first year of operation, Red River Charter Academy is already sending students to a national academic competition.
The Bunkie bureau of the Office of Motor Vehicles is now open in its new location at 220 S.W. Main St. The town-owned building is next to Parrino’s Drug Store and opened Jan. 27.
State Rep. Daryl Deshotel (center) shares a laugh with guest speaker Julie Schwam Harris (left) of New Orleans and Avoyelles Association of Democratic Women Secretary Arla Couvillion Bush during the AADW’s pre-Legislature forum on Feb. 3. Deshotel quipped that he was probably the only Republican in the room. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
While some say the “love of money is the root of all evil,” and others contend that “money makes the world go ‘round,” most will agree that the economy is one of the key pillars that hold up a mod
Obituaries
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Mary "Karen" LaFleur Galland on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 12 noon at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Rev. Stephen Scott Chemino, V.G.
Funeral services for Ms. Shauntelle Marie Bernard will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Crawford officiating.
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Ann Lemoine will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2020 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home with Reverend Mac Lemoine officiating.
A Memorial Service and Inurnment for Ms. Janet Marie Lambert will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Reiss Normand will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with the Rev. Stephen Scott Chemino, V.G.
Sports
Tyler Couvillion, 14, of Hessmer sends the ball down the alley during the state Special Olympics Bowling Tournament on Jan. 11 in Baton Rouge.
Tyler Couvillion, 14, of Hessmer bowled an 89 to earn a gold medal in his division at the Louisiana Special Olympics Tournament in Baton Rouge on Jan. 11.
By Raymond L. Daye
Perhaps THE game in boys basketball last week was the “battle of the M-villes” on Jan. 21.
By Raymond L. Daye
It has been smooth sailing for the Lady Vikings basketball team of Avoyelles Public Charter so far this season.
By Raymond L. Daye
Lifestyle
Tyler Couvillion, 14, of Hessmer sends the ball down the alley during the state Special Olympics Bowling Tournament on Jan. 11 in Baton Rouge.
Tyler Couvillion, 14, of Hessmer bowled an 89 to earn a gold medal in his division at the Louisiana Special Olympics Tournament in Baton Rouge on Jan. 11.
By Raymond L. Daye
Mardi Gras celebrations will be in full swing in Avoyelles Parish next weekend with family-friendly community events including:
Saturday, May 9, will be a very special evening for some very special students. It’s the date of the third annual Special Needs Prom in Avoyelles Parish.
By Donna Culotta
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