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Port commission to meet Friday
A meeting of the Avoyelles Parish Port Commission has been set for Friday Morning August 20,2010. It will be held at Simmesport City Hall at 8 a.m.
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled For Saturday Night in Rapides Parish
Louisiana State Police has zero tolerance for impaired drivers. To combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop E will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this Saturday, Augu...
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Main Street in Mansura reopen after flooding rains
LA 107 Downtown Mansura from Jct. La. 114 to La. 1 is now OPEN Flood advisory still remains, all State Routes in Avoyelles Parish are subject to minor flooding in low lying areas due to scattere...
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Red cross responding to flooding in Avoyelles and Concordia Parishes
The American Red Cross is responding to reports of flooding in Avoyelles and Concordia Parishes. Flash flood warnings/watches have been issued in Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia and Rapides The...
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Two Avoyelles roads due to flooding
Two Avoyelles Parish roads are being closed due to flooding. Please use alternate routes to avoid these flooded areas. The roads are: La. 107 Downtown Mansura from Jct. La. 114 to La. 1 La. 114 ...
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Mansura mayor says "flooding is worse than Gustav"
Torrential rainfall has caused street and home flooding in some areas of the parish. In Mansura, the main street has been closed through town as several inches of water has accumulated on the road...
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PINCHED! - Man gets prison time for stealing 48 sacks of crawfish
It’ll be a while before a Eunice man sees another crawfish. Noel Charles Roy, 45, of was sentenced last week to two years in prison for simple burglary and theft of crawfish. He was arrested in ...
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Some Air Force stop loss vets entitled to $500 per month payment
Thousands of current and former Air Force members remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply throu...
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State seeks donations to reopen historic sites including Marksville
The state is trying to raise money to reopen historic sites that recently closed because of budget cuts. Those sites include the Marksville State Historic Site, which includes Indian burial mounds...
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Deville Teen Killed In Rapides Parish Crash
Saturday night, a crash involving a single vehicle killed a teen from Deville, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 9:30 pm, which occurred on LA Hwy 115 south of LA Hwy 1207. The crash i...
Aug 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Avoyelles Public schools open Monday
Classes begin in the Avoyelles Parish Public School system Monday morning. This will be one of the hottest opening days in the history of the school system, with temperatures forecasted into the m...
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Heat advisory in effect for Avoyelles today with temps topping 100
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued a Heat Advisory, Which is in effect from Noon today to 6pm CST This Evening in an area which includes Avoyelles Parish. The Combination of T...
Aug 07, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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More Local News
Pictured are the Sacred Heart students who are participating in the Circus of the Kids. Participants include: Ethan Armand, Rylie Bailus, Madison Barbry, Sidney Barbry, Alissa Bordelon, Chrischan Bordelon, Cody Bordelon, Roslynn Burgess, Raven Chatelain, Candyce Coco, Harlee Daigrepont, Tate Deshotels, Lyric Dufour, Luke Franks, Garrett Gauthier, Heidi Gauthier, Gabriela Janet, Gabrielle Jones, Seth Lemoine, Landen Loughman, Chloe Marcantel, Caroline Marionneaux, Hailey Marionneaux, Bryce Mayeaux, Miranda Mayeaux, Hayden Mills, Emma Moreau, Matthew Morgan, Noah Morgan, Elizabeth Peavy, Allyson Reed, Harrison Reed, Taylor Reed, Carter Rusk, Saydie Rusk, Blair Salario, Bryce Schexnyder, Annagrace Simon, Jordan Stout, Gabrielle Strohschein, Ladon Strohschein, Ella Venable and Rylee Wilkes.
Big Top comes to Sacred Heart in ‘Circus of the Kids’
Smell the sawdust and cotton candy? That means it's circus time -- Circus of the Kids, that is -- the circus that makes hometown kids into stars. For the first time ever, a Tallahassee, Florida-b...
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Dale Bordelon of Effie, from left, Russell Bourgeois of Jeanerette, and Brady Barr pose around an alligator snapping turtle called Bruiser and caught by Bourgeois. / Courtesy photo
Cable TV show to feature Hessmer duo
The National Geographic “Nat Geo Wild” cable channel will feature two men from Hessmer. Dale Bordelon and David Roy were both alligator snapping turtles hunters on private land near the Lake Ophel...
Nov 02, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Early voting begins Saturday for Nov. 19 elections
Early voting in Louisiana's Nov. 19 election starts Saturday In Avoyelles: you may cast your vote at the courthouse, 312 N. Main St., Second Floor, Registrar of Voters Office, Suite E, Marksville....
Nov 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Anadarko applies for new drilling unit on Indian Bayou Road south of Cottonport
Anadarko Energy and Production Company has applied with the state department of natural resources for another drilling and production unit to be created in Avoyelles Parish. A hearing has been set...
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Avoyelles Halloween Activities
Hours for trick or treating and other Halloween activities have been scheduled in communities throughout the parish. Following is a listing of the events and times. Avoyelles Parish Courthouse- ...
Oct 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Father Chad Partain at right looks on as a 4,000 pound boulder is put in place at St. Paul Cemetery where a plaque will be dedicated to honor 37 soldiers of the American Revolutionary War whose families are buried in the cemetery.
Avoyelles 18th century soldiers to be honored in dedication ceremony Saturday
The public is invited this Saturday to the unveiling of a plaque honoring 37 soldiers with ties to Avoyelles Parish who participated in the American Revolutionary War. The men are the ancestors of...
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Sheriff Anderson and Didier will be in run-off for sheriff; Rep. Johnson wins re-election, Couvillon wins Clerk of Court; Lizzie Ned wins school board seat
Avoyelles put Robert Johnson back in the legislature yesterday. Johnson, an attorney, defeated Kirby Coach Roy. This was the second time the two have squared off for the seat. Despite support from ...
Oct 22, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rep. Johnson wins reelection, Couvllon wins Clerk of Court; Sheriff Anderson and Didier heading for run-off sheriff
Clerk of court is reporting problem with the last precinct. 49 out of 50 precincts reporting STATE REPRESENTATIVE-------------------------- 8037 Robert Johnson 63%   WINNER 4768 Kirby Roy 37%...
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Rep. JOHNSON WINS REELECTION; COUVILLON WINS CLERK OF COURT; ANDERSON AND DIDIER HEADING FOR LIKELY RUNOFF
47 out of 50 precincts reporting State Rep-------------------------- 7807 Robert Johnson 63%   WINNER 4653 Kirby Roy 37% Sheriff------------------------------ 6138 Doug Anderson 49% 3831...
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43 out of 50 precincts reporting Johnson, Couvllon win; Anderson and Didier likely in run-off
43 out of 50 precincts reporting State Rep 7477 Robert Johnson 63% 4450 Kirby Roy 37% Sheriff 5807 Doug Anderson 48% 3726 Damon Didier 31% 2571 T-Joe Panichello 21% Clerk of court 6200 Co...
Oct 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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40 out of 50 precincts: Johnson wins reelection as state representative
40 out of 50 precincts reporting State Rep 7086 Robert Johnson 64% 4174 Kirby Roy 37% Sheriff 5536 Doug Anderson 48% 3425 Damon Didier 29% 2574 T-Joe Panichello 21% Clerk of court 5907 Co...
Oct 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Results as of 9:15 p.m.
36 out of 50 precincts reporting State Rep 6602 Robert Johnson 61% 4027 Kirby Roy 38% Sheriff 5355 Doug Anderson 49% 3067 Damon Didier 28% 2368 T-Joe Panichello 21% Clerk of court 5529 Co...
Oct 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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