April 09, 2026 BUNKIE, LA – A funeral service to honor the life of Maxine Carolyn Burrs was held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, ...

For decades in Avoyelles Parish, the Cochon de Lait Festival has been more than just a weekend event, it’s a celebration of ...

Playing chess may look hard but it’s not really, if you know the right moves. There are a lot of people in the Bunkie Chess ...

Agenda, The Journal, PO Box 36, Marksville, LA 71351 or email to news@avoyellestoday.com Upcoming Events MAY 1 & 2 The St.

The calendar may say April, but across Avoyelles Parish, it’s playoff season. For the past several weeks, local ballparks ...

Graduation season is here in Avoyelles Parish, with ceremonies set throughout mid-May to honor the Class of 2026 as they ...

The Marksville Garden Club has named the home of Aaron and Sophie Woods, as its April Garden of the Month. Woods, along with ...

Travelers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport faced long lines and extended wait times Monday as federal ...

Louisiana schools will implement new English language arts (ELA) standards aimed at strengthening students’ reading and ...

Several environmental organizations, including the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, have filed a lawsuit challenging a federal ...

This time of year in Avoyelles, you don’t have to look far to find a ball field. Every town’s got one, and just about every ...

Gordon Francis Guillot Mass of Christian burial for Mr. Gordon Francis Guillot will be held on Friday, May 1 st , 2026, at 11 ...