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Avoyelles church events: Anniversary celebration, Friendsgiving and a youth faith conference

Avoyelles church events: Anniversary celebration, Friendsgiving and a youth faith conference

Area churches and youth organizers have announced opportunities for worship, fellowship and faith formation. Progressive Baptist Church's 108th anniversary: Nov. 15 Progressive Baptist Church invites the public to celebrate its 108th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Frankie Ford

Plaucheville plans first Friendsgiving on the Field Nov. 14

Plaucheville plans first Friendsgiving on the Field Nov. 14

Avoyelles Heroes: Honoring our veterans

Avoyelles Heroes: Honoring our veterans

Monroe Farbe Bridge Ribbon Cutting

Monroe Farbe Bridge Ribbon Cutting

Cruisin’ Southern Style turns 20: Marksville car show aims to top $1 million for St. Jude

Cruisin’ Southern Style turns 20: Marksville car show aims to top $1 million for St. Jude

Vote: Would you welcome a data center in Simmesport?

Vote: Would you welcome a data center in Simmesport?

Opioid Addiction Is Not the End of the Story: Recovery Is Possible

Opioid Addiction Is Not the End of the Story: Recovery Is Possible

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Vote: Would you welcome a data center in Simmesport?

Vote: Would you welcome a data center in Simmesport?

State Rep. Daryl Deshotel is asking Avoyelles Parish residents to weigh in on the possibility of bringing a large data center to the port in Simmesport. Through an online poll, Deshotel wants to hear whether residents support the idea, oppose it or need more information—and what matters most to

Opioid Addiction Is Not the End of the Story: Recovery Is Possible

Opioid Addiction Is Not the End of the Story: Recovery Is Possible

Four Avoyelles schools meet district attendance goal

Four Avoyelles schools meet district attendance goal

Cottonport approves litter enforcement agreement, police appointment

Cottonport approves litter enforcement agreement, police appointment

State plans $4.7 million construction project at Acadiana Center for Youth

State plans $4.7 million construction project at Acadiana Center for Youth

LDH urges safe water use after rare amoeba infections

LDH urges safe water use after rare amoeba infections

Landry Sets New Protections for Ratepayers on Data Center Tax Break

Landry Sets New Protections for Ratepayers on Data Center Tax Break

Lifestyle

My Light Is Always On

My Light Is Always On

By Patrick Mustang Rabalais The clock on the wall says it’s two in the morning The world is asleep, but the heavy hearts wake A fresh drip pot of coffee is ready to make I walk to the garage door, unlock the dead bolt I'll leave the

Serving the homefront: peace time service just as important as time of conflict

Serving the homefront: peace time service just as important as time of conflict

Coreil’s Career Corner: Evolution of Aviation Degree opportunities at LSUA

Coreil’s Career Corner: Evolution of Aviation Degree opportunities at LSUA

Dale Bordelon honored for keeping Louisiana’s waterfowl heritage alive

Dale Bordelon honored for keeping Louisiana’s waterfowl heritage alive

From a Bunkie flower shop to Houston landscapes: Johnny Steele’s story

From a Bunkie flower shop to Houston landscapes: Johnny Steele’s story

Coreil’s Career Corner: Working offshore during the summer of 1974

Coreil’s Career Corner: Working offshore during the summer of 1974

Lafargue Beta students shine at national convention in Nashville

Lafargue Beta students shine at national convention in Nashville

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Avoyelles church events: Anniversary celebration, Friendsgiving and a youth faith conference

Avoyelles church events: Anniversary celebration, Friendsgiving and a youth faith conference

Area churches and youth organizers have announced opportunities for worship, fellowship and faith formation. Progressive Baptist Church's 108th anniversary: Nov. 15 Progressive Baptist Church invites the public to celebrate its 108th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Frankie Ford

Plaucheville plans first Friendsgiving on the Field Nov. 14

Plaucheville plans first Friendsgiving on the Field Nov. 14

Avoyelles Heroes: Honoring our veterans

Avoyelles Heroes: Honoring our veterans

Monroe Farbe Bridge Ribbon Cutting

Monroe Farbe Bridge Ribbon Cutting

Cruisin’ Southern Style turns 20: Marksville car show aims to top $1 million for St. Jude

Cruisin’ Southern Style turns 20: Marksville car show aims to top $1 million for St. Jude

Bordelonville Fire Department Celebrates New Home

Bordelonville Fire Department Celebrates New Home

Cajun Santas 5K and 1-mile walk return to Hessmer Nov. 21

Cajun Santas 5K and 1-mile walk return to Hessmer Nov. 21

Sports

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A Buck Worth the Wait

75 Catskin games, generations of memories

Friday Night Lights: Week 9 football roundup

Avoyelles wins four-overtime thriller at Oakdale, 42–40

Marksville holds off Grant, 30–22

Obituaries

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John E. Voinche’

Obituary for Charles “Chuck” Barnhart

Obituary for Alvin Lane Pitts

Obituary for Ralph S. Bordelon

Obituary for Avia “Avie” Sayes

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