Former Grant Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for Second Degree Rape

Grant Parish – In late July 2020, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations (LSP BOI) was contacted by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office (GPSO) to investigate a complaint of an alleged r

State LDH COVID Monday update for Avoyelles: 951 cases, 27 deaths, 13,131 tests

Although lower than in the past few weeks, the number of Avoyelles Parish residents infected with COVID since the pandemic began in March rose by 12 to put the parish's total at 951.

Three more die from COIVID in Avoyelles

The death toll from COVID in Avoyelles rose by three since Friday.

At noon today, the state upped the number of deaths in the parish from 26 to 29.

Bunkie City Council pays tribute to long-time dispatcher

Long-time police dispatcher Roxanne Carmouche Pepis was honored by the Bunkie City Council at its July 8 meeting.

Rural health clinic to open in Hessmer

A new rural health clinic will be opening in Hessmer later this year.

Candella quits Bunkie/Ward 10 marshal's race

   Avoyelles Parish Ward 10/Bunkie City Marshal Charles Candella has dropped out of the Nov. 3 race for re-election.

Dredging Project Readies Mississippi River for Efficient Soy Transportation

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Pineville Man Charged with Forced Labor and Transporting a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity

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Obituaries

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Pauline Mayeux, 88, Moreauville

Funeral services for Pauline Theresa Mayeux of Moreauville are currently pending with Escude Funeral Home. Entombment will be held at Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Moreauville.

Kenneth Easley, 71, Simmesport

Kenneth Wayne Easley, age 71, resident of Simmesport, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home in Simmesport surrounded by family and friends.

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Lois Rabalais, 87, Plaucheville

Memorial services for Lois A. Rabalais, resident of Plaucheville formerly of Prairieville, will be held on a future date. Interment will be held at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery.

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Patricia Martin, 80, Simmesport native

A funeral mass for Patricia Firmin Martin, 80, of Baton Rouge, will be held at noon Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

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Candice Aguirre, 40, Bunkie

A Memorial Service for Candice Renee' Albritton-Aguirre will be held at a later date.

Sports

To be or not to be -- that is the question for high school football

School starts -- fingers crossed -- in three weeks. For a select group of Avoyelles Parish high school students, their studies and lessons began a few weeks ago.

By Raymond L. Daye

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All-Parish Baseball Coach of the Year William Williber, Bunkie Magnet

Avoyelles All-Parish Baseball/Softball teams announced

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

Hines, Texada named Avoyelles basketball All-Parish MVPs

It doesn't take Nostradamus to predict the future of girls high school basketball in AvoyellesParish.

By Raymond L. Daye

Lifestyle

Dual-enrollment in local high schools a boon to those who participate

Dual-enrollment for high school students in Avoyelles Parish is offered through LSUA.

By Donna Culotta

Bayou Teche Museum Celebrates 10-Year Birthday

NEW IBERIA, La. --- The Bayou Teche Museum will celebrate its 10th birthday on July 10, 2020.

Juneteenth celebration to be held in Bunkie Saturday

In some areas of the nation, "Juneteenth" is a major annual celebration. In many others, the mention of the name is met with blank stares.

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