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Project would extend runway to 5,000 feet; DOTD says airport funds cannot be redirected to parish roadsBy Amy DucoteA proposed runway extension at Marksville Municipal Airport would increase the airport’s main runway from 3,799 feet to 5,000 feet as part of a project

A Simmesport business built on hometown roots is continuing to grow and earning recognition along the way. Atchafalaya Metals has been named RISE’s August 2026 Simmesport Business of the Month, recognizing the locally owned company’s growth, job creation and commitment to keeping business close to home.

For many families, cancer is a journey that impacts not only the individual, but also caregivers, friends, and entire communities. This October, a local event will once again offer Avoyelles Parish residents a way to show their support.The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host its Third Annual Healing

By Donna Culotta90 Years AgoFrom our August 29, 1936 editionsHurley Campbell of Bunkie earned $116.30 from a half acre of tomatoes.The state’s cotton crop for 1936 was estimated to be 678,000 bales.The winners of the baby contest sponsored by Yvonne Coco

A Mass of Christian Burial for Harold Joseph Guillot, Sr. will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marksville, with Rev. Wade De Coste officiating. Entombment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum, Fifth Ward, under the direction of Kramer

Jesus & Jammies Event planned for Mothers and DaughtersA special mother-and-daughter evening, Jesus & Jammies, will be held Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hessmer Baptist Church, 2927 Main St.The event will feature a night of fun and activities for

Vendors wanted for Hessmer Holiday MarketOrganizers of Hessmer’s 5th Annual Holiday Market are now accepting vendors for this year’s event, set for Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hessmer Gym, 4153 E. School St.The holiday market will

SaveCenla will host its 10th annual Into the Light 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Marksville Courthouse Square, bringing the community together to promote mental health awareness, suicide prevention and access to local resources.SaveCenla works to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and encourages communities to

The Heart of Bunkie Chess Team recently brought home a second-place finish from the 2026 Fall Crush Tournament, a double-elimination chess competition held at LSUA.Landon Curry was recognized for a strong performance and advanced as the final remaining player representing the Heart of Bunkie Chess Team in