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Dedicated leader honored with 2026 Bunkie Community Development Corporation Award! Lifelong resident Lucille Daniels has been named the recipient of the 2026 Bunkie Community Development Corporation Award, honoring her more than 50 years of continuous service to Avoyelles Parish. The award was presented during the annual Women on Mission Service Program held at Christ Missionary Full Gospel Church in Marksville. In addition to receiving the honor, Daniels took the pulpit to deliver the spoken
The library is introducing its first literary journal, creating a new space to celebrate the voices, stories and creativity of the community. The journal will feature original work from writers, artists and photographers, giving community members an opportunity to have their work published in a real, professionally produced collection. Submissions may include poetry, short stories, creative nonfiction, visual art and photography. Organizers said the journal is intended to reflect the heart of
By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our June 13, 1936 editions - Dr. E.M. Laborde was elected mayor of Marksville. - Charles Martin received a bachelor of philosophy from Loyola University. - Burton J. Couvillion opened a general insurance business in the Union Bank building in Marksville. - Hazel Lee Neck was awarded one of the seven Alpha Omega keys by the LSU Newman Club. - Charles J. Mayeux was elected Grand Knight of the Marksville Knights of Columbus. - Dr. S.B. Darracott of Marksville
Interim Cottonport Police Chief Taronda Jacobs is resigning from her position, effective June 19, 2026, following several months of public discussion surrounding the Cottonport Police Department. Jacobs’ resignation comes after the Cottonport Town Council previously reviewed personnel recommendations involving several officers. At a May 13 meeting, the council voted to terminate Officer Craig Smith and Officer Craig Lee. The council did not terminate Officer Michael Hullett, citing a lack of su
Upcoming events planned across Avoyelles Parish Dream League 318 NFL Flag Football * Registration is open for the 2026 NFL Flag Football season. * The coed league is open to children ages 4 to 15. * Season dates are Aug. 11 through Oct. 11. * Games will be held at the Cecil J. Picard Recreational Center, 5197 LA Hwy. 115 in the Bay Hills. * Registration is $110 per child, and sibling discounts are available. * Registration deadline is July 14. * The all-player combine will be held July
To submit any Avoyelles Parish history from the past, email photo, information and contact news@avoyellestoday.com or come by the newspaper office at 208 N. Washington St. in Marksville. This week’s History Yesterday looks back at three community moments published in The Greater Avoyelles Journal on Tuesday, June 5, 1979. The page captured a slice of everyday life in Avoyelles Parish, from young Cub Scouts learning bicycle safety in Belledeau, to local fishermen celebrating a successful bas
A Memorial Service honoring the life of Malcolm Joseph Gaspard will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Marksville, Louisiana with Reverand Terry Bernard officiating. Family and friends are invited to the visitation in the Rose-Neath Chapel from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Malcolm Joseph Gaspard (Tiny), age 77, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. Malcolm, a resident of Pineville, Louisi...
The quote, “What’s in a name” is from William Shakespeare’s play, “Romeo and Juliet,” and there’s more to it: “That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” Translation: Juliet is saying that a name is nothing but a name and it’s a convention with no meaning behind it. In this column I will attempt to prove Juliet as well as William S, completely wrong. Because there is meaning and a story in a name. J.C. Gaspard Nathan Gaspard who lives in Moncla with wife Susan Shore, t
