Marksville, LA

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 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

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

MARKSVILLE, La. — What began in 2019 as a simple idea—to invite artists to experience the beauty of Avoyelles Parish while sharing that experience with the community—has grown into one of Central Louisiana’s unique annual arts traditions.On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Plein Air

Scroll down for full schedule!Football season is drawing closer across Avoyelles Parish as Avoyelles High, Bunkie and Marksville prepare for preseason scrimmages, the annual parish jamboree and the opening of the 2026 regular season.The three parish teams will each take part in a preseason scrimmage before meeting Friday,

By Donna Culotta90 Years AgoFrom our August 8, 1936 editionsSuperintendent Cliffe Laborde was presented a silver service in recognition of outstanding work in Knights of Columbus activities.The Cottonport and Plaucheville Landreneau cotton gins were completely renovated.Harvey Fiels, Public Service Commissioner visited Marksville.Rapides Sheriff U.