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On October 1, 2022, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on I-49 south of Natchitoches. This crash claimed the life of 26-year-old Nicholas A. View the full article

A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the feast day of St. View the full article

Funeral services for Mr. Jeffery Peter Brouillette will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. View the full article

The Avoyelles Police Jury and Office of Emergency Preparedness announced a burn ban in effect for Avoyelles Parish. View the full article

Leonard Joseph Rachal was born on August 25, 1923, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 99. View the full article

Jimmy Carmouche, Sr., age 53, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 in Fenton, LA. View the full article

Funeral Mass for Marion Bordelon of Moreauville will take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Moreauville on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 beginning at 11:00am with Rev. View the full article

On September 24, 2022, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 6 west of Many. View the full article

Regis Simon The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) is requesting assistance from the public in finding 37-year-old Regis Simon (aka “Eddy Branch”) of Marksville, LA. View the full article

Alice "Faye" Joffrion Manint, age 77, of Shreveport, LA, died Monday, September 19th, 2022 at Garden Park Nursing Home in Shreveport. View the full article

The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) has determined a midday fire in Marksville, that claimed the life of a female occupant, was caused by an unattended barbecue pit that got out of control. View the full article

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Shirley Jean Dauzat will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Belledeau, LA. View the full article

In September 2022, Louisiana State Police Special Victim’s Unit (LSP SVU) was requested by the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) to investigate a complaint against one of their deputies involvi View the full article

The Louisiana State Fire Marshals are investigating a house fire on Overton Street in Marksville that involved one death. View the full article

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) is proud to announce that our newly established K-9 Unit now has both a certified Narcotic Detection K-9 and a K-9 Tracker. View the full article

Hunters For The Hungry is asking Louisianians to make room in their freezers for the upcoming hunting season by donating protein to one of the multiple drop-off locations throughout the state for t View the full article

On September 19, 2022, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 171 south of Noble. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Edwin G. View the full article

Samuel “Sammy” Mayeux, age 82, passed away at the Hessmer Nursing Home on Friday, September 16th, 2022. View the full article

Barbara A. Barrows (nee Roy), age 86, of O'Fallon, Ill., and long-time resident in Washington, D.C., born July 28, 1936 in Mansura, La., died Wednesday, September 14, 2022. View the full article

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office requested your assistance in locating and apprehending 35-year-old Jess Bibbins of Mansura, LA wanted for Home Invasion and Attempted Rape. View the full article

On September 16, 2022, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 71 near Rock Hill. View the full article

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating and apprehending 28-year-old Charles Jacobs of Mansura, LA. View the full article

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating and apprehending 35-year-old Jess Bibbins of Mansura, LA. View the full article

Funeral services for Willie Ray “Butch” Bonton of Mansura will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 beginning at 10:00 am in Escude’ Funeral Home Chapel of Mansura with Reverend Darrell Sampson View the full article

On September 13, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 1 north of Marksville. View the full article