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Commemorative History of LSUA Available in Hardcover Book
A 144-page history of LSU Alexandria written by Dr. Jerry Sanson to commemorate the university’s Golden Anniversary is available in a hardcover book at the LSUA bookstore and online at www.lsua.ed...
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Dedication Ceremony for the Earl J. Barbry, Sr. Convention Center set Saturday
The Dedication Ceremony for the Earl J. Barbry, Sr. Convention Center is set for this weekend. The center is located at Paragon Casino Resort and has brought dozens of state and regional conventi...
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CES hosting Parental Involvement night Sept. 16
Cottonport Elementary will be hosting their Parental Involvement Night on September 16, 2010. The meeting is from 6-7 pm in the Cafeteria. Guest speakers will be in attendance, food will be served...
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Avoyelles Police Jury to meet Tuesday, September 14
THE AVOYELLES PARISH POLICE JURY WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 AT 6:30 PM IN THE POLICE JURY MEETING ROOM, PARISH COURTHOUSE IN MARKSVILLE. On the agenda: 5:00 PM...
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FDIC issues alert to be aware of counterfeit checks
Sep 09, 2010 (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- Special Alert SA-127-2010 September 8, 2010 SUBJECT: - Counterfeit Official Checks ...
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Lake Charles Update:Tropical Storm Hermine forms in southern Gulf of Mexico: little impact expected on Avoyelles
The National Hurricane Center began advisories on Tropical Storm Hermine this morning. Hermine is located in the Bay of Campeche and is expected to move north then northwest south of the Texas/Mex...
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Brian Jordan
Two arrested in shooting on Highway One
Happened at Bize Lounge on August 22
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The cost of a speeding ticket in Avoyelles
Avoyelles Parish speeding tickets in rural areas cost $127 for driving 65 mph in a 55-mph zone. In 1994, Avoyelles Parish was second cheapest in Cenla for fines for speeding tickets for traveling...
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ATT cell phone service apparently restored
After nearly a weak of dropped calls and no service, cell phone users in the Marksville area are beginning to be able to use their phones again. Most phone service was down for several days beginn...
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West Constantine stands amid some of the Nubian goats that make up some of the milking herd on WesMar Farms. The Moreauville farm produces and sells goat milk, goat cheese and other items and conducts tours for school groups.
Unique goat farm in Moreauville finding niche in market
MOREAUVILLE, La. – Besides saying cheese, visitors can taste it at WesMar Farms, a self-proclaimed agricultural respite owned by West and Marguerite Devillier Constantine. “The ultimate goal is f...
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Four DWIs out of 1,216 vehicles screened in Rapides Sobriety checkpoint
On Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am, Louisiana State Police Troop E and Pineville Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint. The checkpoint was conducted in Pineville on ...
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April Johnson
Marksville couple charged with stealing money from safe
Two people, allegedly, broke into a Marksville home and stole money from a safe. The husband and wife was later stopped and arrested on their way to Alabama. On Friday, August 20, Avoyelles Paris...
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No score yet in state semi final. Marksville game on KAPB and cenlasportsradio.com
With 3:43 left to play in the first quarter, the score is 0-0. The stands are full and fans are standing in endzones. Marksville game on KAPB and cenlasportsradio.com
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Pictured are signs at local businesses and along roads in Marksville in support of the Marksville High School Tigers. The Tigers will face Amite in the Class AAA State Semi-Finals. The winner will play in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on December 10.
Big game tonight for Marksville
Move over Christmas colors. Purple and gold still have a job to do. There is excitement in the air in Marksville today as fans of the high school football team prepare for tonights first ever semi...
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Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Center
Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set Wednesday
MARKSVILLE, La., (November 23, 2011) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is excited to announce the grand opening of the Cultural and Educational Resource Center on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservatio...
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Rev. Rusty Rabalais at the pulpit for 2009 Christmas Mass
Catholic churches in Avoyelles begin use of Third Edition of Roman Missal today New Words: A Deeper Meaning, but the Same Mass
Catholic Churches in Avoyelles join those throughout the entire world in the new liturgy today. The changes are a more appropriate translation of the original Latin. As languages evolve around the...
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Black Friday in Avoyelles
Stores opening last night or early this morning with special deals in Avoyelles include: Couvillion's Ace Hardward in Mansura CVS in Marksville Fred's Superstore in Bunkie and Marksville Se...
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Doug Anderson
Doug Anderson wins re-election as Sheriff
With all precincts in, incumbent Sheriff Doug Anderson of Simmesport has won re-election. Anderson had 55.96% of the vote with 50 precincts reporting in the run-off election. Anderson 6493 votes D...
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BESE candidate Hill off to leading in early vote count
HIT REFRESH FOR LATEST NUMBERS BESE board candidate Carolyn Hill is leading in early vote count with 58 % of the vote. 398 of 540 precincts reporting Hill 36106 votes. Guillory 27367 ` She is...
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Marksville wins second playoff round against no. 1 rated Farmerville by 12-6
Marksville controlled the game and walked away the winner in a rare if not only second round playoff football win tonight. The Tigers beat number one rated Farmerville Farmers by a score of 12 to...
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Marksville winning 12-0 at end of first half in state playoff at Farmerville
Marksville scored two touchdowns in the first half. Many fans are in attendance. See play by play action in our sports section on the web.
Nov 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Conway will serve life in prison for murder of burned body vicitm
A Marksville man will serve the rest of his life in prison for the killing of a drug-addicted man whose body was found burning off a secluded Moncla area road in January. Matthew T. Conway, who w...
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Shooting Incident Kills Hunter in Catahoula Parish
Early this morning, a man from Jonesville, LA was killed while hunting in Catahoula Parish. The incident occurred around 5:50 am on the Catahoula Wildlife Refuge. A hunter, identified as Boatne...
Nov 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Children’s programs scheduled at 4-H Museum in Mansura
MANSURA, La. – The Louisiana 4-H Museum is offering “Discovery Days,” an educational program series for groups of children ages 3-8. The program theme will change monthly. Rose Anne St. Romain...
Nov 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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