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Alina Fitzgerald of Cottonport nominated for Avoyellean of the Year
I nominate Alina Fitzgerald, co-owner of Abundant Blessings' Discount Grocery in Cottonport. Alina is 34 years old and was recently named NFIB small business woman of the year for 2011 in Avoyelles...
Jan 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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NO LIMITS, NO BOUNDARIES 2012 “GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK” Jan. 20 in Marksville    
  The J.E.W.E.L.S. Ministry of Baptist Faith Mission Church Outreach cordially invites you to our first “No Limits, No Boundaries” Women’s Fellowship of 2012. Our theme: “God’s Got Your Back” will ...
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Cancer screening set in Marksville Jan 24-25
The Cenla Medication Access Program's cancer screening van will visit Marksville on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 to offer Avoyelles Parish residents colorectal, breast and cervical cancers screenings. The ...
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A portion of LA 1178 between LA 29 & US 71 is currently closed due to high water.
January 10, 2012 Avoyelles Parish The LA DOTD advises that on State Project #805-21-0008, a portion of LA 1178 between LA 29 & US 71 is currently closed due to high water. Permit/Detour section Th...
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Avoyelles residents make honors lists at ULM ULM RELEASES FALL 2011 SEMESTER PRESIDENT’S LIST AND DEAN’S LIST
University of Louisiana at Monroe President Dr. Nick Bruno has announced the President's List and Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester at ULM. To be on the President's List, a student must be r...
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Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of Roy O. Martin III to the Board of Regents
BATON ROUGE – Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Roy O. Martin III to the Board of Regents. The Board of Regents is a state agency which coordinates all public higher edu...
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Simmesport-Odenburg road to be reworked
LA 105; Avoyelles Parish Curve Reconstruction S.P. 144-04-0021/H.001912 The LA DOTD advises that beginning Monday, January 9, 2012 and lasting several months, a curved segment of LA 105 located be...
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Bordelonville native among six to be inducted into The Louisiana Political Museum Hall of Fame January 28.
An Avoyelles Parish native is among six to be honored on a state level this month. The Louisiana Political Museum is proud to announce the 2012 Louisiana Political Hall of Fame Inductees. The Induc...
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Garbage pickup will continue as normal during holidays
According to Diamond Disposal, the company that handles garbage pickup in Avoyelles Parish, there will be no disruption of pickup during the holiday season. With Christmas Day and New Year’s Day ...
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Centerpoint – Ruby Cut-Off Bridge Over Wiggins Bayou in Avoyelles Parish closure notice
Centerpoint – Ruby Cut-Off Bridge Over Wiggins Bayou in Avoyelles Parish S.P. #713-05-0119 The LA DOTD advises that weather permitting beginning Wednesday, December 28, 2011, the Centerpoint Ruby C...
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Effie resident among ULM graduates
ULM President Nick J. Bruno will confer degrees during University of Louisiana at Monroe's 2011 Fall Commencement, at 10 a.m., Dec.17, in Fant-Ewing Coliseum. A total of 480 degrees will be awarde...
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Avoyelles student among NSU gradutes; Barbry honored with Doctorate
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded degrees to a record 1,423 students Friday at Fall Commencement Exercises inPrather Coliseum. During 2011, Northwestern State conferred degrees o...
Dec 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Winnsboro Man Killed In Catahoula Parish Crash
Earlier today, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Winnsboro, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 7:50 a.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 8 near Rhinehart, LA. The crash involved a 200...
Nov 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Young Teen Killed In LaSalle Parish Crash
Late Friday night, a single vehicle crash killed a young teenager from Jena, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 11:20 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 127 in Nebo, LA. The crash involved ...
Nov 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Avoyelles Hunter Killed in Deer Hunting Accident
According to Avoyelles Sheriff Doug Anderson, at about 9 p.m. Thursday night, November 15, 2012, his office received a call for assistance regarding a hunter who was found dead earlier in the eveni...
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Animal shelter up and running in Cottonport
By STEVE BANNISTER The Avoyelles Animal Welfare Society (AAWS) animal shelter in Cottonport has finally become a reality. That was good news announced at the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury meeting...
Nov 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pecan crop prices low in Avoyelles, Central Lousiana
The 2012 pecan season promises to be be long on nuts but short on prices. According to Steve Bergeron of Bergeron’s Pecans in New Roads, there is a big crop this year with lots of carryover from l...
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Former Marksville pastor reaches plea deal in child sexual abuse case
A former Marksville pastor reached a plea deal and plead guilty to two counts of molestation of a juvenile and has been sentenced to eight years in prison with no benefit of probation, parole or s...
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Port commission to meet Nov. 19
Meeting of the Avoyelles Parish Port Commission Date: November 19,2012 Place: Port Office 170 Honey Bee Lane Simmesport La. 71369 Time: 5:00 PM
Nov 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Last meeting of current Police Jury to meet tonight, Tuesday, November 13
MEETING NOTICE THE AVOYELLES PARISH POLICE JURY WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012 AT 6:00 PM IN THE POLICE JURY MEETING ROOM, PARISH COURTHOUSE, MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA. ...
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Avoyelles Veteran’s Day Ceremony in Mansura
The Cottonport Bank is proud to sponsor the Avoyelles Veteran’s Day Program at the Mansura Branch of the Cottonport Bank located on Highway 1. The program will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 1...
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Police Jury committee meeting set Nov. 8, regular meeting Nov. 13
COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury will conduct Committee Meetings on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Parish Courthouse, Marksville, Lo...
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Complete returns from Avoyelles listed
AVOYELLES HIGHLIGHTS: Two Police Jurors defeated (Plauche and Sayes); One Juror re-elected (Jones); Kirby Roy to return to Jury Earles elected to Jury in Bunkie area Eric Rusk reelected May...
Nov 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mansura alderman race in a runoff
There will be a runoff for the Mansura alderman's race. In unofficial returns, Phillip "Pecan" Lucas is leading with 199 votes compared to 161 votes for Amanda Murray and 146 votes for Gail Sampson...
Nov 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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