Marksville News

Convicted serial killer Daniel Blank, now on death row and serving several life sentences, pleaded guilty Thursday to the first-degree murder of a LaPlace woman in 1997.

Alicia G. Alexander and Cory L. Young will exchange wedding vows on July 18, 2009 at 3:00PM at Cajundome Convention Center-Festival Ballroom with Pastor Ricky E. Carter, Th.D., of Good Hope Baptist Church, officiating.

MARKSVILLE, La. - The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating at least two incidents where mailboxes were blown up by homemade bombs, including one made from common sparkler fireworks.

Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Marksville, says he will revisit railroad safety regulation in the 2010 Legislative session despite the failure of the bill he sponsored this year.

House Bill 835 is more than it purports to be, an effort to put more railroad inspectors in the field to ensure the effectiveness and safety of Louisiana's rail network.

BATON ROUGE - Complaints about the state imposing a fee that would have to be paid by railroads put the brakes on legislation calling for six more inspectors to look for defects and other hazards along Louisiana's railroad tracks.

The Legislature today is poised to revisit railroad safety. Members are scheduled to vote this afternoon on legislation that would fund Louisiana's effort to augment the ranks of federal rail inspectors.

MARKSVILLE, LA, June 9, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Commissioner Chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Gaming Commission, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of gaming regulation.

An Iota man is in trouble with the law, while another was reunited with his pet that he believed was dead.

A regional conference focusing on enhancing current tourism resources and creating new ones in rural areas will be held Aug.

A new ruling from a federal judge in the Avoyelles Parish School District desegregation lawsuit is being celebrated as a success by all sides.

MARKSVILLE - Anyone who wants to try out a prehistoric-style spear-thrower can have a chance Saturday at the Marksville State Historic Site.

Visit the Tunica Biloxi Pow Wow in Marksville Friday-Sunday, May 15-17, and discover the proud heritage of Louisiana's first inhabitants.

The Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow is May 15-17 at the Chief Joseph "Alcide" Pierite Pow Wow Grounds in Marksville.

A crash, which occurred early yesterday evening, has left one man dead and three injured.

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Riley Sr. of Monroe, La. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Marie Rosalie, to Kristopher Sipes, son of Derrell Sipes and Susan Sipes of Columbia, SC.

The Avoyelles Parish School Board has voted unanimously to spend $7,200 on surveillance equipment for Marksville High School.

A Marksville man has been charged with passing counterfeit Coca-Cola payroll checks.

Some little girls dream of being ballerinas. Alexis Alpha of Bunkie has always wanted to belly dance.

Within a matter of 5 days the Mamou Police Department unveiled a a month-long counterfeit payroll check scheme totaling $4,000 and that's just the checks they know about.