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Two killed in Avoyelles Parish crash, LSP reports
AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KALB) - The Louisiana State Police Troop E reported that two people were killed in Avoyelles Parish after a crash on July 4. Troopers responded to the two-vehicle crash on Hwy 29 near Overby Road at around 1:30 am. The incident reportedly killed Shepherd Roy Jr., 63,...
2 men, 1 from Breaux Bridge, killed in Avoyelles Parish head-on collision
AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KADN) — Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop E said they responded to a two-vehicle deadly crash in Avoyelles Parish less than two hours into the Fourth of July holiday. They added Robert Johnson, 75, of Breaux Bridge, and Shepherd Roy Jr., 63, of Bunkie, died...
Avoyelles’ Bayou Lacombe Channel set to see improvements
MANSURA, La. (KALB) - Avoyelles Parish residents are no strangers to flooding in and around their homes. Fortunately, the Town of Mansura is set to see improvements with its flooding issues, thanks to a state initiative bringing millions of dollars to the parish. On June 28, local and state officials...
AgCenter pays tribute to Avoyelles Parish sweet potato industry
It can be harvested up to 30 days sooner than other sweet potatoes. It is a high yielder and tastes great, though its skin is a shade lighter than the sweet potatoes many Louisianans are accustomed to. It’s the LSU AgCenter’s newest sweet potato variety, Avoyelles — named for the parish where scientists initially saw its potential and a parish that has played a central role in the state’s sweet…
AgCenter pays tribute to Avoyelles Parish sweet potato industry with release of new, early-maturing variety
It can be harvested up to 30 days sooner than other sweet potatoes. It is a high yielder and tastes great, though its skin is a shade lighter than the sweet potatoes many Louisianans are accustomed to. It’s the LSU AgCenter’s newest sweet potato variety, Avoyelles — named for the...
Local history event to be held at Marksville Library on Tuesday, July 2nd at 5:30pm
Avoyelles Parish Library is collaborating with the University of Lafayette’s Center for Louisiana Studies to showcase our local history and folklore. The Center for Louisiana Studies is presenting the newly digitized audio collection of Dr. Corinne Saucier which will soon be available for checkout at the library. A link to access this collection digitally will also be available on the library’s website. Please join us at the library in Marksville on Tuesday, July 2nd at 5:30pm. For more information, please call (318) 253-7559.
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