Guillory announces candidacy for Police Jury District 7 seat The following is a responsible public policy position statement given by candidate for Police Jury, District 7- Dr. Jim Guillory.
Economic policy developed by governing bodies, as the Policy Jur...
"AGE TO ENTER VS. AGE TO DRINK"
There seems to be a misunderstanding with regards to the recent resolution to increase the age to enter a bar, lounge or nightclub in the city limits of Marksville to 21. It’s all fine and good t...
Guillory questions governor's proposed change of retirement plan By Dr. Jim Guillory, former run-off candidate BESE Dist. 8 (Dr. Guillory has earned degrees in La., UL Lafayette, LSU, Tulane and University of Florida) The cost of the retirement system as th...
Congerssman Alexander urges Cenla to shop at home THOUGHTS FROM CAPITOL HILL
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Dear friend:
As we prepare to spend Thanksgiving with our families and enjoy some days off work, it’s hard not to look forward to holiday shopp...
Letter: Does anybody really care? Does anybody really care?
Does anybody care that the Governor and the administration of the state are spending thousands of dollars to tell you who you should vote for in the second primary BESE r...
Letter: three teams in the playoffs Avoyelles Parish proudly has three teams in the LHSAA football playoffs
This coming week Avoyelles Parish will proudly have three teams participating in the LHSAA football playoffs. The Avoyelles ...
Letter: Marksville/Avoyelles Tilt, more then just a game
Sure, this is a huge high school rivalry football game for many reasons between both perspective schools, with the district championship on the line as well as bragging rights for the whole paris...
Sheriff's Response Concerning Acadian
Dear Citizens of Avoyelles:
When I ran for and accepted the honor of serving as Sheriff for Avoyelles Parish I promised an honest administration. In keeping with that promise I want to provide th...
Louisiana hurting its own education Many of us education stakeholders often point out how state funding cuts, program cuts and unfunded mandates hurt parish school systems. Further, it’s my opinion that our legislators are often told...
Letter: This experience works by Becky Scott of Cottonport At President Barack Obama's town hall meeting in Atkinson, Ill., Pam Dennis of the Henry County Community Action Agency cited Experience Works as an example of a program that helps people keep the...
LETTER-President Barack Obama addresses the Country
President Obama over the past several weeks has addressed the nation on a couple occasions with many different topics of concern. I tuned into his most recent nation wide address where he spoke in...
Letter to Alphonse from Joe Panicella As a candidate for sheriff of Avoyelles Parish, I felt compelled to comment on your column in the June 5, 2011, edition of The Avoyelles Journal. You stated that nothing is happening on the politic...
