Marksville High will have to look for other funding sources to repair its track after the School Board narrowly rejected a committee recommendation to use Needs Assessment revenue for the $120,000
FOLLOW THE LEADER
Mustang Quarterback Brody Knott (right in gray) leads the way for running back Javien Jackson during Avoyelles’ 58-29 trouncing of the visiting Menard Eagles last Friday. {Photo by Connie Giovanetti}
If you like to see the scoreboard light up, then Week 3 was your kind of week for the three football playing high schools in Avoyelles Parish. There were 189 points scored in the three games.
Marksville High School will celebrate its homecoming for 2017 this week with several activities.
The Homecoming Court features 13 young women vying for the title of Homecoming Queen.
A FUTURE IN TOURISM
Canoe and kayak paddling is a growing tourism attraction in Louisiana. The 410 Louisiane River Race combines the 275-mile Tour de la Riviere Rouge and the 135-mile Tour du Teche in what is expected to become one of the nation’s premier paddling events. Avoyelles Parish outdoors organizations and tourism advocates are hoping to develop canoe/kayak trails in the parish's scenic waterways to entice more visitors to the area. They hope the Red River paddle races become popular and increase interest in the recreational sport of paddling.
It is the third year for the Red River kayak/canoe races.
Football game, Thursday, September 14
Buckeye (2-1) 35 - Bunkie (0-3) 20