Marksville News

The party platters and snack foods will be out in full force in millions of homes today as the New... SIMMESPORT, La.

Health appointments: Dr. A.M. Alexander Jr. and Dr. Charles Herring, both of Alexandria, and D.A. Jordan of Marksville are on the Statewide Health Coordination Council.

Police say a Bunkie man apparently killed his wife in a motel room, then took his own life.

1934 - Starring the Benny Carter Orchestra, the first, live show at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, NY, was "Jazz a la Carte." 1940 - Army Brigidiar General Sherian Grace Cadoria was born in Marksville, LA.

Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowouts keep growing bigger. So, this year he's paying tribute to Marion Walter Jacobs, the man from Louisiana who jolted electric blues harmonica playing with his wild style in the 20th century.

A divided Louisiana Supreme Court today reinstated the law license of Bryan White, the Al Copeland Investments Inc.

The Members of the Rotary Club of Avoyelles are pleased to announce the eighth annual Krewe of Cyllenius Mardi Gras Parade.

The eighth annual parade will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in Marksville, with lineup in the parking lot behind Red River Grill.