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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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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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Cottonport man arrested on non-support warrant and drug charge
Third drug arrest this year
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DOTD Reminds Motorists of New Lane Configuration on I-10 Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge
It might be a little easier to travel from Baton Rouge to Avoyelles Parish, with the westbound lanes of the Mississippi River Bridge undergoing a change. The Louisiana Department of Transportation...
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ATT sells part of Centennial wireless to Verizon; includes Avoyelles customers
AT&T* today completed the sale of certain wireless assets of Centennial Communications Corp. to Verizon Wireless. AT&T completed its acquisition of Centennial in November 2009. Under terms of the ...
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Laborde siblings serving their country in Iraq
Roland and Merry Laborde of the Moncla community have two of their children in their prayers who are presently serving in the military. Their only daughter Jennifer LaBorde Blalock and their young...
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12 new 4-H Hall of Fame members feted at ceremony
MANSURA, La. – A dozen new members of the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame were recognized at a ceremony Aug. 11 at the Louisiana 4-H Museum here for their years of service to 4-H clubs across the state....
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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...
Nov 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 | 7 7 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...
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Seven injured
Unconfirmed reports have been received by Avoyellestoday that seven young people were injured in an accident early this morning in Marksville. A reader has also reported that one of the injured was...
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Marksville wins, will continue in playoffs; Avoyelles, Bunkie not so lucky in historic parish wide winning seasons
In one of the few times in the history of Avoyelles Parish football, all three teams played in the playoffs tonight, but only Marksville appears it will move forward with a win.  First round of ...
Nov 11, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Marksville wins playoff
MARKSVILLE 25, DONALDSONVILLE 22: Marksville fans were treated to a win at Warren Douglas Memorial Stadium Friday night. The game was tied at one point, but Marksville pulled it out to win their ...
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Bunkie suffers playoff loss to Calvary
Bunkie 6 Calvary Baptist 44 Marksville wins in playoff with Donaldonville Avoyelles defeated in playoff
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All three parish high school teams in football playoffs tonight
All three Avoyelles Parish football teams are playing tonight in high school football playoffs. Avoyelles, Bunkie and Marksville high teams are among twelve Central Louisiana teams, including six ...
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Veterans Day activities in Avoyelles
Veterans in Avoyelles and across America will be honored with ceremonies for Veterans Day. Listed below are the events scheduled in Avoyelles Parish. Friday, November 11- Mansura -The Cotto...
Nov 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Homeless for Habitat Night held November 10 at APCS
National Honor Society is hosting the Homeless for Habitat Night at Avoyelles Public Charter School on Thursday, November 10. This event is being held to raise money and awareness for Habitat for ...
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Paragon Casino Resort Salutes Veterans
MARKSVILLE, La., (October 25, 2011) – Officials of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and veterans organizations throughout Central Louisiana will commemorate Veterans Day with a special ceremo...
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Mansura community leader passes away
Avoyellestoday.com has recently been informed of the sad news that Rev. Floyd Murray of Mansura has passed away. An unnamed official source confirmed Murray died on Friday morning. Rev. Murray was...
Nov 04, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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