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Single vehicle accident kills a Marksville man
Accident on La. Highway 1192 on Saturday
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Breastfeed class set at Avoyelles Hospital July 16
The Central Louisiana Breastfeeding Coalition will be teaching a free breastfeeding class at Avoyelles Hospital on Saturday, July 16 from 2 - 5 PM. This class is available to anyone regardless o...
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Melville Man Dies in Crash
St. Landry Parish- Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a single vehicle fatal crash on LA 105 near Coulon Street. The crash claimed the life of a Melville man. On June 19, 2011, at 3:29 a.m...
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Red River Waterway Commission reopens boat ramps in Avoyelles Parish
Natchitoches, LA ... The Red River Waterway Commission has re-opened the public boat ramps at the Brouillette and Ben Routh recreation areas on the Red River in Avoyelles Parish. Maintenance crew...
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Panichella officially announces for sheriff of Avoyelles
It is with extreme pleasure and great enthusiasm that I, T-Joe Panichella, announce my candidacy for sheriff of Avoyelles Parish in the primary election to be held on October 22, 2011. I’m proud ...
Jun 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
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River Stages in Avoyelles area
(River stages are updated at least once a day) (Refresh page if visiting from a search engine to get most recent flood levels) Avoyelles lowlands are affected by the four rivers that come togeth...
Jun 08, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 52 52 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bills filed by State Representative Robert Johnson
Instrument Status Summary HB61 ASSIGNED TO HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT - Appropriates funds for payment of judgment in the matter of "Tanya Duplantis, et al v. State of Louis...
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Text of prison sell legislation
HLS 11RS-955 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 5 Regular Session, 2011 HOUSE BILL NO. 545 BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRY BURNS Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisia...
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Residents still without power
A severe storm, which swept across most of Avoyelles and Rapides Parish yesterday evening, June 2, caused widespread power outages in the area. According to Cleco, over 11,000 homes in the Rapides...
Jun 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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2011-2012 Avoyelles Parish Teacher of the Year Winners
Avoyelles Parish School Board 2012 "Teacher of the Year" School and District Winners Elementary School Level Winners BES: Sarah Riche' CES: Renee Suire LES: Liza Jacobs * MES: C...
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Avoyelles graduates among 849 who earn diplomas at Louisiana Tech spring commencement
849 receive diplomas during spring commencement at Louisiana Tech RUSTON, La. – Louisiana Tech's spring quarter commencement exercises were held May 21, with diplomas awarded to 849 graduates. Co...
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Brittany Lacombe Keen among ULM gradautes
University of Louisiana at Monroe Spring 2011 Graduates AVOYELLES PARISH Marksville: Brittany Ann Lacombe Keen, bachelor of science in pre professional health studies. ELSEWHERE The University...
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Roadwork on state highway in Mansura this week
JCT. LA 114 – JCT. LA 1; Avoyelles Parish; Route LA 1186 Asphaltic Concrete Overlay State Project No. H.009454 Control Section No. 805-15 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develop...
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Dr. Carlos Alton Smith, Jr. age 64 of Long Bridge, former Avoyelles County Agent
Funeral services for former Avoyelles County Agent Dr. Carlos Alton Smith, Jr. of Long Bridge will be held at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church of Plaucheville on Thursday, August 16, 2012, beginn...
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Duet Opera singers Robert Hale and wife return "home" for fundraiser
The Fox Arts Theater and the Avoyelles Public Charter School Performing Arts Theater of Marksville are proud to play a leading role in the cultural life of the community. They are bringing spectac...
Aug 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Most Avoyelles Schools Start Monday; times listed for all schools
Most students in Avoyelles Parish will enjoy their final days of summer vacation this week. But most staff for the public school system have already reported to school to get ready for the opening...
Aug 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Halcon obtains state permit for well in Rapides
Halcon, the late comer company which has only been in Avoyelles Parish since May, has already obtained a permit to drill its first deep oil well in Rapides, not far from the Avoyelles border. The ...
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Four men face charges after Avoyelles deputies seize 33 pounds of suspected marijuana; 7 children taken into childcare from home in Simmesport
Four men face charges, seven children are in safety and a large amount of suspected marijuana is off the streets, thanks to Avoyelles area officials. Three men were arrested and one is wanted in c...
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State Awards More Than $15 Million to Rapides to Recertify Red River Levees
BATON ROUGE, La. - Representatives from the Louisiana Office of Community Development - Disaster Recovery Unit joined with local officials in Pineville today for a groundbreaking ceremony that kick...
Jul 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Two more days of heat warnings for Avoyelles
TODAY, JULY 31: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles h...
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Two Teens Killed In Catahoula Parish Crash
Late last night, a single vehicle crash killed two teenagers and seriously injured another. Troopers responded to the crash around 11:30 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 923 north of LA Hwy 126.  ...
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Caroline Lacombe is seen through a glass window as she hangs a poster in the window of Harvest Foods to advertise the upcoming summer musical, "The Emrpess New Clothes." Her mother, Sandy, who sits on the board of the theatre, watches.
Summer Musical Workshop to present “The Emperor’s New Clothes” this week at the Fox
The Fox Performing Arts Center Children’s Summer Musical Workshop will present “The Emperor’s New Clothes” this week. Performances will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 26, 27 and 2...
Jul 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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School registrations in Avoyelles this week
More schools in the parish are announcing registration for the 2012-13 school year. Some schools have already held registration. Public Schools Avoyelles High Avoyelles High School in More...
Jul 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Parish road repair, new courtroom tax election set in November, courtroom tax back also on.
By STEVE BANNISTER If it’s true that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the Avoyelles Parish School Board should be feeling really flattered by the Avoyelles Police Jury’s attempt ...
Jul 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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