Who are the Avoyel?
Sat, 09/01/2018 - 4:00am
This parish was named after a small Native American tribe who lived here when Europeans first explored this area.
Lifestyle
MARSHALL WOODWORTH
His experiences with family in Avoyelles are largely responsible for his award-winning short film and documentary, "La Veille," about the need to preserve the Louisiana French language.
Avoyelles French influence inspires award-winning documentary
Fri, 08/31/2018 - 4:00am
Marshall Woodworth was like many children who grew up in the last gasp of the 20th Century, being forced to divide his affections and his time between two homes.
All roads lead to Avoyelles for July 4th celebrations
Tue, 07/03/2018 - 4:00am
All roads lead to Marksville this July 4th as the 7th Annual Avoyelles Arts & Music Fest, the 67th annual Marksville July 4th parade and annual fireworks display all return to downtown Marksvi
Sportsmen urge Avoyelles Police Jury to restrict pumping from Spring Bayou
Sun, 06/17/2018 - 4:00am
If you thought the “Battle of Spring Bayou” was over, you were just enjoying a ceasefire.
Rogers Brown is a rare father -- Dad to two sets of twins
Sun, 06/17/2018 - 4:00am
{Editor’s note: The following is one of a series of articles on twins running in the Marksville Weekly News.}