Fatal hit and run in Mansura
Mon, 02/17/2020 - 6:39am
A Mansura man was killed in a fatal hit and run Saturday night, February 16 on St. Jean Street in Mansura.
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Simmesport owes U.S. $122,203 in back taxes
Mon, 02/17/2020 - 5:00am
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.
Avoyelles Police Jury take step forward with courthouse remodeling plan
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 5:00am
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, who has autism, displays his gold medal for bowling he won at the state Special Olympics tournament. Tyler is 14 and attends Bunkie Magnet High School.
Young bowler wins state Gold Medal
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 5:00am
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}
Red River Charter Beta Club to compete at nationals
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 5:00am
In its first year of operation, Red River Charter Academy is already sending students to a national academic competition.