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Mansura Artist’s Painting Chosen for State Art Tour in 1964 In the March 12, 1964 edition of The Marksville Weekly News, local artist Marie Rachal of Mansura was featured after one of her oil paintings was selected for a regional art exhibition. Rachal’s painting, titled “La Fleuriste,” was

Avoyelles Pages Past By Donna Culotta and Abi Guillot 90 Years Ago From our March 15, 1936 editions Mr. W.W. Voinche was elected president of the Marksville Lumber Company. Mr. J.W. Porter, manager of the Marksville Variety Store, announced that he was leaving and returning to employment in

By Donna Culotta & Abi Guillot 90 Years Ago From our March 7, 1936 editions G. Vic Saucier of Marksville was elected Avoyelles Parish Sheriff. Miss Doris Smith, Avoyelles Home Demonstration Agent, announced that handsewn children’s clothing would be on display. Bennett Edwards, Albert Gremillion and A.A. Janet

A Love Story Rooted in Avoyelles Virginia Ellen Gray was born in Kleinwood, a small village south of Marksville in 1900. After receiving her teaching degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, she taught school in several rural communities throughout Avoyelles Parish. One weekend, she attended a dance at the

By Donna Culotta & Abi Guillot 90 Years Ago From our Feb. 29, 1936 editions Mr. Earl Edwards of Marksville was selected to represent Production Credit Association of Marksville Former Marksville resident Mr. B. F. Porterie had full charge of the insurance department at the Reeves-Morgan Funeral Home Sims Gauthier

The image ran prominently on Page 1 of the Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1980 edition of The Greater Avoyelles Journal preserving a moment when local leadership and public service were central themes in parish life The photograph remains a reminder of the individuals who helped shape Avoyelles through business civic involvement