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Flood warning issued for Western Avoyelles until 8pm
----- 2/3/12 at 12:43 p.m. Unconfirmed report of tornado on ground near Hamburg heading towards Bordelonville ----- The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A Flood Warning for: N...
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Flash Flood Warnings in Effect for Avoyelles
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Avoyelles Parish until 2 p.m. The warning comes at the start of a weekend with between 60 to 80% of rain forecasted each day. Wit...
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JOINT HIGHWAY PRIORITY CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY
Members of the Joint Highway Priority Construction Committee, composed of members of both the House and the Senate Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, want to know what citizen...
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Avoyelles residents graduate LSUA
Louisiana State University at Alexandria presented diplomas to 137 students during fall commencement exercises Dec. 15 in the Alexandria Riverfront Center. Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, commande...
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Melissa Star White of Bunkie nominated for Avoyellean of the Year
I am writing this letter to nominate Melissa Star White for Avoyellean of the Year. Not only is Star very deserving of this honor because of her selfless work with her students at Bunkie High Scho...
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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...
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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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Second bear found dead near Avoyelles Parish line
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) officials are seeking leads for an illegally killed black bear that was ...
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Second Black Bear Found Dead Within a Week
Dec. 5, 2012 -- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) officials are seeking leads for an illegally killed bl...
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Woodside well will soon begin horizontal leg
Rosewood Plantation 21H No. Things are almost back on track for the the Rosewood Plantation 21H No.1 well in Southeast Avoyelles near Woodside. The well has reached a total vertical depth of 14,9...
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Black Bear Found Dead in Avoyelles Parish
Nov. 28, 2012 -- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) officials are seeking leads for an illegally killed bla...
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Woman killed in Highway One single vehicle Crash near Fifth Ward
Earlier Tuesday evening, a single vehicle crash killed a woman from Marksville, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 6:47 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 1 at LA Hwy 1195 near Fifth Ward. Th...
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Bridge Replacement Voorhies Crossing Bridge; Schexnayder Road
On Wednesday, November 28, 2012, work will begin in Avoyelles Parish on Schexnayder Road over an unnamed creek, which will consist of removing the existing bridge and replacing it with two (2), 270...
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Bordelonville hunter accidently shot while getting off ATV
A Bordelonville hunter was severely hurt after he accidentally shot himself on Friday, November 23. According to Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Doug Anderson, at approximately 8:56 a.m. on the Friday a...
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Freeze warning for Avoyelles tonight
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued a Freeze Warning, Which is in effect from Midnight tonight to 8am CST Sunday for Avoyelles Parish and surrounding areas. * Temperature, Low f...
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Allen Mitchel Barbin, 69, of Marksville
Allen Mitchel Barbin (July 5, 1943 - November 22, 2012) Funeral services for Mr. Allen Mitchel Barbin will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in M...
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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...
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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 ...
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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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