Patrick C. Redmon was officially sworn in Monday, March 2, as judge for the City of Bunkie–Ward 10 Court after being elected unopposed in the upcoming May 16, primary election. The oath of office was ...

Families, lawmakers and public health leaders now have access to a new policy tool designed to clarify how federal vaccine recommendations affect state law. The Vaccine Policy Atlas, developed by ...

Lynn Deloach has been named the 2026 President of the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association. The statewide association is composed of 1,400 members and is governed by a 23 member board of directors.

If you live in Hessmer, or even just pass through Hessmer on a regular basis, you might get the impression that the police station is located in the parking lot of the Baptist Church across from Super ...

Allegiance Home Health of Southwest and Allegiance Home Health of East Central, which serves patients through Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville, have each been named recipients of the 2025 WellSky ...

The Avoyelles Arts Council hosted its 3rd Annual Avoyelles Youth Arts Expo on Thursday, February 5, at Paragon Casino Resort, ...

Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville recently recognized two EMS and security associates for their heroic response to separate ...

Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 412,000 vehicles due to a suspension issue that could increase the risk of a crash The recall includes approximately 412,774 Ford Explorer SUVs from model ...

Avoyelles High School hosts District 8 FFA Ag Mechanics Contest Avoyelles High School in Moreauville hosted the 2026 District 8 FFA Ag Mechanics Contest on Feb. 26 welcoming more than 34 competitors ...

A Love Story Rooted in Avoyelles Virginia Ellen Gray was born in Kleinwood, a small village south of Marksville in 1900.

Support Staff shine at School Board Meeting The Avoyelles Parish School Board’s Feb. 24, 2026 meeting focused on honoring the ...

A Marksville police officer who was terminated following a disputed drug test has won at every level of state review, with courts ordering that he be reinstated, and the dispute has now expanded into ...