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State police isssue Winter Weather Driving advisory in Cenla
Weather forecasts for Sunday indicate a strong possibility of sleet and/or snow for northern/central parts of Louisiana. This type of weather pattern can be dangerous for motorist...
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Colder than normal weather forecasted; Cleco experts ready to help with energy conservation
PINEVILLE, La., Jan. 7, 2011 – As forecasters predict consecutive days of extreme cold for Louisiana, Cleco urges customers to protect their pipes, watch out for neighbors and outside pets and be ...
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Sleet/Snow expected Sunday, but no accumulation
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA...INCLUDING AVOYELLES. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WITH THE ASSOCIATED RAIN WILL BE MOVING INTO OUR AR...
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Eunice, U.S. marshals team to track suspect in rape, other cases
A familiar face is back in the Eunice jail after being arrested Wednesday morning by the U.S. Marshal’s Office Violent Offender Task Force. The City Marshal’s Office said it received information on...
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Hard Freeze warning for Avoyelles tonight
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 345 PM CST SUN JAN 2 2011 ...FREEZING CONDITIONS EXPECTED OVER SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA... .HIGH PRESSURE WILL SET...
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Grant Parish Fatal Cras
LOUISIANA           STATE              POLICE COURTESY      LOYALTY       SERVICE           Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release Date:  January 1, 2011 Grant Parish ...
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Authorities book one on DWI count
Authorities arrested at least one person suspected of driving while intoxicated in East Baton Rouge Parish between 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and 2:30 p.m. Thursday, booking records show. Dustin Gaspard,...
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Freeze warnings next three nights in Avoyelles
Freeze Warning URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 316 PM CST SAT DEC 25 2010 ...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS OVER THE I-10 CORRIDOR AND THE COASTAL MARSHES... .A DEPARTIN...
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Marksville man booked with simple burglary of Lafayette pharmacy; Rapides arrests include Avoyelles names.
A Marksville man was booked in Lafayette in regards to a burglary of a pharmacy. The name of Matthews Tyrell Pierite 31, Marksville, appears on the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center with simpl...
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Louisiana State University at Alexandria announces graduates from fall commencement
The graduating class of LSU-A included several from Avoyelles Parish. Graduates from the Avoyelles area are listed alphabetically by hometown: Bordelonville – Rebecca Bernard, associate, care and ...
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The winners of this year's annual Cottonport Christmas Parade have been announced. The parade was a great success last weekend along Bayou Rouge. The winners are: Best Float: first place, Zydeco...
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Police Jury to hold meeting Friday, December 17
The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury will meet in special session on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the police jury meeting room, parish courthouse, Marksville. ...
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Flash flood watch until midnight tonight in Avoyelles as strong cold front slowly moves over area
A Flash Flood watch is Now in effect For Portions of Central Louisiana and South Central Louisiana Including the Following Areas, in Central Louisiana Avoyelles and St. Landry. in South Central Lou...
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Midweek Journal Shopper delivery may be early or late depending on weather conditions in Avoyelles
With the heavy rains forecasted through Wednesday morning, the delivery of the Wednesday edition of the Mid-Week Journal may be delayed or moved up until rains have subsided Wednesday. Some routes...
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National Weather Service: WInd Advisory for Avoyelles remains in effect until 7 tonight
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...FOR RAPIDES-AVOYELLES-ALLEN-EVANGELINE-ST. LANDRY-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF... ALEXANDRIA... PINEVILLE... MARKSVILLE...
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Cold front bringing wind, rains to Avoyelles
A CANADIAN FRONT WILL TRAVEL EAST ACROSS TEXAS THROUGH TONIGHT TOWARDS AVOYELLES PARISH THE APPROACHING FRONT WILL GENERATE LARGE DIFFERENCES IN PRESSURE ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND SOUTHWEST LOUISI...
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LaFLEUR: ST. LANDRY EXCELLENCE FUND RAIDED IN JINDAL BUDGET
Baton Rouge – State Senator Eric LaFleur expressed disappointment in Governor Jindal's plan to raid the St. Landry Excellence fund for programs outside of education and outside of St. Landry Parish...
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Haven Wiley, charged with beating his own mother
Three men charged with attempted second degree murder in two domestic incidents
Three men were arrested this past weekend in two separate violent incidents, according to Sheriff Doug Anderson. WOMAN BEATEN FOR DAYS BY BOYFRIEND AND SON On Friday, March 9th deputies respond...
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Early voting for presidential primary underway in Avoyelles
EARLY VOTING, IN PERSON (R.S. 18:1303) Early Voting has begun in Avoyelles and Louisiana for the 2012 Presidential Preference Primary. Avoyelles residents can vote early at the courthouse in Ma...
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Alligator hunter Troy Landry now featured on Paragon Commemorative Chip & Table Games
Marksville, LA (March 8, 2012) – Paragon Casino Resort officials have announced today that a new $5 denomination table game chip has been produced with an image of Troy Landry on one side and the T...
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Paragon Casino Resort Hosts Spring BBQ Throw Down March 9 – 10th
Marksville, LA (February 23, 2012) –The Tunica-Biloxi Indian Political Action Committee (TBIPAC) and Paragon Casino Resort are hosting the annual “Spring Throw Down”, featuring a BBQ competition an...
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Heavy rain tonight in Avoyelles
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA...SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA...WEST CENTRAL LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT SHOW...
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Authorities Searching for Missing Boater in Rapides Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries News Authorities Searching for Missing Boater in Rapides Parish Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents an...
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Louis Michot, Jr.
Former State Education Supt. Louis J. Michot dies
Louis Michot Jr., a former state representative and state education superintendent, died at a Lafayette hospital Tuesday, surrounded by several members of his family. He was a businessman and phila...
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