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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

Robin O'Brien, who was lovingly known for her gentle spirit and steadfast devotion to those around her, passed away on April ...

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

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