With National Correctional Officers Day approaching on May 6, it’s a time to recognize the courage and commitment of correctional officers who protect the public every day. In Avoyelles Parish, ...

A vintage advertisement from an April, 1980 Marksville-area newspaper is turning heads today, not just for nostalgia, but for the price. Today, a crawfish buffet can run around $45 per person, a ...

Tribal initiative blends agriculture, culture and community on Marksville reservation A growing agricultural effort on the ...

The Avoyelles Council on Aging will host a Bean Bag Baseball Tournament on Thursday, April 30, at the Cochon de Lait Pavilion ...

The Avoyelles Retired Teachers Association will hold its Spring Meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Marksville Main Branch Meeting Room of the Avoyelles Parish Library, located at 660 N.

New Medicaid rules requiring recipients to work and reverify coverage every six months could significantly impact Native ...

Jury finds Mark Boudreaux guilty in protective order case Following a brief deliberation, a jury found Mark Boudreaux guilty ...

Authorities have identified the eight children killed in a domestic violence mass shooting early Sunday morning in Shreveport ...

The Church at Marksville will host “Jesus on the Square,” a community worship service on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the ...

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Alexandria has announced court ordered deadlines for filing claims related to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, including claims from individuals alleging sexual abuse.

Cajun Santas to Host Bingo Night The Cajun Santas organization will host a community bingo night on Saturday, April 25, at the Old Hessmer High School Gym, located at 4153 East School Street in ...