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Teen Bicyclist Killed In Rapides Parish Crash
Earlier today, a crash involving a bicycle killed a young teenager from Glenmora, LA. Troopers responded to the scene around 2:10 p.m., which occurred on US Hwy 165 at C. Walters Road. The cras...
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52 of 54 Avoyelles precincts now reporting
Louisiana Secretary of State Unofficial Election Results Results for Election Date: 11/6/2012 AVOYELLES 2012-11-06 21:57:08.247 Presidential Electors 52 of 54 precin...
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School board term limits passing; three tax proposals failing
With 40 of 54 precincts reporting School Board term limits are passing 70% to 30%. Two tax proposals for roads are failing on average 60% to 40%. The tax proposal to renovate the parish courthouse ...
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Cottonport Police Chief Gerald Mayeux will be in runoff with Anderson
Long time Cottonport Police Chief Gerald Mayeux has been forced into a run-off with challenger Ernest Anderson. With all four precincts reporting, Anderson leads witih 46 percent of the vote. Maye...
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40 of 54 precincts reporting
Louisiana Secretary of State Unofficial Election Results Results for Election Date: 11/6/2012 AVOYELLES 2012-11-06 21:13:05.290 Presidential Electors 40 of 54 precincts ...
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Sam Piazza, Kirby Roy and John Earles win Police Jury seats; Charlie Jones re-elected, Jim Guillory has early lead
In unofficial results, Sam Piazza upset Larry Sayes in District One Police Jury with 849 votes to 649. Incumbent Charles Jones defeated Donald Lemoine 811 to 311 In District Five. Kirby Roy, III wa...
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24 of 54 Precincts now reporting in Avoyelles
Louisiana Secretary of State Unofficial Election Results Results for Election Date: 11/6/2012 AVOYELLES 2012-11-06 20:57:04.640 Presidential Electors 24 of 54 precincts ...
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10 of 54 precincts reporting in Avoyelles
Louisiana Secretary of State Unofficial Election Results Results for Election Date: 11/6/2012 AVOYELLES 2012-11-06 20:53:03.520 Presidential Electors 10 of 54 precincts ...
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Scotty Scott wins Cottonport mayor
An unofficial source in Cottonport has said that Scotty Scott has defeated Louie Laborde for mayor by a large margin. According to reports, Scott has 594 votes to Laborde's 297 votes but the early ...
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Paragon Casino to participate in March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
The March of Dimes Central Louisiana Chapter is pleased to announce its launch of a Signature Chefs Auction on Thursday, November 15 at 6 p.m. at the Alexandria Riverfront Center. Special Guest of ...
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Family Arts & Crafts Extravaganza 2012
The Kennedy Center of Louisiana is sponsoring the first annual Lights On Afterschool Arts & Crafts Family Day at Cottonport Elementary cafeteria on Saturday, October 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All pa...
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Avoyelles Parish Children’s Coalition & Children & Youth Planning Board meeting held October 16
Avoyelles Parish Children’s Coalition & Avoyelles Parish Children & Youth Planning Board Meeting Notice Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Noon Avoyelles Parish School Board Office 221 Tunica Drive...
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Farm Festival underway in Moreauville
The annual Louisiana Farm Festival is underway in Moreauville. Festivities began\ Thursday, April 11 and runs through Saturday. Saturday will be a day filled with Farm Festival activities. At ...
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Avoyelles Parish Offender, Brady Lachney, Captured in Pineville
Update: Avoyelles Parish Offender, Brady Lachney, was captured in Pineville on Papermill Cutoff Road and will be brought back to Avoylles Parish for simple escape charges. Avoyelles deputies ar...
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Deville Woman Seriously Injured In Crash
Late Sunday afternoon, a single vehicle crash seriously injured a woman from Deville, Troopers responded to the crash around 4:30 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 115 at Woodson Landing Road. The ...
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Cottonport Man Arrested with Metamphetamine
According to Sheriff Doug Anderson, deputies have arrested Terry Turner, age 48 at his residence of 717 Azalea Ln., Cottonport, La. after he was found to be in possession of more than 28 grams of “...
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$1.2 million Belledeau Highway overlay project begins this week
A major overlay road project is scheduled to start on La. Highway 114, northwest of Hessmer, known locally as the Belledau highway on Monday, April 1. The Louisiana Department of Transportation a...
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Marksville Easter Egg Knocking on the Square: Easter Sunday
The city of Marksville will host its annual Easter Egg Knocking Contest on Easter Sunday, March 31 around the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse Square. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Categories will...
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Easter on the Red River in Ward One: Saturday 11a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 8th Annual Easter on the Red River will be held on Saturday, March 30 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Ben Routh Park in Vick. The annual Easter celebration is sponsored by the Ward One Community Fo...
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Four from Avoyelles arrested by FBI, State Police and APSO on drug charges; More than $60,000 seized with 10 total arrests
United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced Wednesday afternoon that a year-long undercover investigation resulted in 10 arrests in the Marksville and Alexandria areas on distribution of ...
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Cottonport Egg Pockin’ on the Bayou Easter Festival: Sat. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
The annual “Cottonport Egg Pockin’ on the Bayou” Easter Festival will be held on Saturday, March 30 beginning at 7 a.m. The festival is sponsored by the Cottonport Women’s Commission. Registratio...
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“Behold the Lamb” passion play in Centerpoint: Thursday - Sunday
Centerpoint United Pentecostal Church at 1473 Effie Hwy. will present its third annual “Behold the Lamb” Easter production March 28-31 at 7 p.m. nightly. The live performance depicts 15 scenes in ...
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FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR AVOYELLES FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued a Freeze Warning, Which is in effect from 3am to 8am CST Tuesday. This Warning Upgrades the Freeze watch Previously in Effect. * Temperature,...
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Candlelight vigil in support of keeping Huey P. Long Hospital open planned March 21
By GARLAND FORMAN A candlelight vigil is planned on the steps of the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse in Marksville on Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. to protest the proposed closure of Huey P. Long Ho...
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