Avoyelles Today · Marksville, LA
Deputy to discuss safety at Marksville Senior CenterAvoyelles Parish sheriff’s Deputy Al Lambert will discuss safety concerns during a presentation Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Marksville Senior Center, 232 S. Preston St.The program, announced by the Avoyelles Council on Aging and Sheriff David Dauzat, will feature Lambert with the VIP program. In addition to discussing safety, Lambert will share fun and interesting facts.For the presentation time and additional information, call 318-253-9771.Open Mic Night returns to Fox Theatre Nov. 20The Fox Theatre in downtown Marksville will host Open Mic Night Friday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., featuring an evening of music and poetry.The event is open to adults age 18 and older. Admission is $10.The theater is located at 111 S. Washington St. For more information, visit marksvillefox.com or the FoxTheatre Marksville Facebook page.Avoyelles AgendaNOV. 14Christmas on the Island. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Fifth Ward Community Center, 152 Schoolhouse Road, Marksville.
News Leader · Alexandria, LA
Nearby: Alexandria, LABy Misty Castile | The Center Square State Rep. Chuck Owen is asking U.S. Sen. John Kennedy to help bring a proposed military installation to central Louisiana as the Pentagon invites states to compete for a base designed to accommodate 15,000 to 25,000 troops. Owens asked a question from the audience during a question-and-answer session at a Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce event in Alexandria, according to KALB, pointing to federally controlled land at Fort Polk as a potential asset. Kennedy responded, “I will.” The proposal, called the “Next Great American Base,” asks states to offer land and support for a new installation. That creates a fiscal question for any Louisiana bid: What would state and local taxpayers be asked to contribute to secure the federal investment? Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced the initiative Sept. 30, inviting governors and state military leaders to make their cases for hosting the installation.
New Orleans Magazine · Alexandria, LA
Nearby: Alexandria, LAA Q&A with Children's Dr. Ben Watkins on the life-changing gene therapy treatement NEW ORLEANS – Last week, the news went wide that Manning Family Children’s celebrated its first cured patient from sickle cell disease. Phillip Mullin is a teenager from Alexandria, Louisiana that has spent most of his life fighting sickle cell while in and out of the hospital. For years, a cure seemed a far away dream, but on Oct. 23, the 15-year-old rang the bell at Children’s. In the announcement about the good news, it was noted that Phillip is the second patient and first child to receive a groundbreaking treatment in Louisiana. Phillip was cured with the use of LYFGENIA, which the announcement noted a one-time gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease in patients 12 years of age or older with a history of vaso-occlusive events. Dr.
Bogalusa Daily News · Washington, LA
Nearby: Washington, LABY “MR. POSITIVE” JEFF MCELVEEN THE DAILY NEWS SPORTS The Junior High Tournament held at Varnado High School just last week was a great chance to see local teams see what they had in game-like conditions, but it also allowed everyone in attendance to see what the competition would be like this season in Washington Parish. The gym was packed as every Washington Parish Public School brought both their Girls and Boys teams to the exhibition. The format of the tournament dictated that time of play be limited so that everyone would have a chance to play their games and get home at a reasonable time. It was a school night after all! The teams played Eight Minute Games with a running clock. Not a lot of time to get comfortable in your game plan, but enough to see who the “Gamers” were for each team! In the session the games turned out as follows. The scores were low due to the limited time so they are not significant enough to report. In Girls’ Action: Mt.
The Port Arthur News · Opelousas, LA
Nearby: Opelousas, LALeona Marie Brittain Feb. 19, 1931 – Oct. 28, 2026. Leona left this earth like she lived it – in beauty, peace and grace. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, Leona grew up in Port Neches, graduated from high school in 1948 and married the love of her life, Dan Brittain from Center. They had a home and two children in the Groves then built a home on Merriman Street in Port Neches in 1962. When friends stopped by, there was usually a cake coming out of the oven. She also made great apricot fried pies. Back in the day, her favorite take-out was a hamburger and vanilla malt from Shep’s Dairy Mart. A long-time member of First Baptist Church Port Neches, Leona was a Sunday school teacher, then office volunteer and potato salad maker. She loved tending her flower beds and talked bushes back to health when needed. Leona and Dan enjoyed going to their children’s school programs and activities. During Dan’s tenure on the board of PNISD, “Mr. and Mrs. B” did the same for high school students.
Lawrence County Press · St. Francisville, LA
Nearby: St. Francisville, LADr. Daniel (Dan) Stirling Sinclair passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2026, at Lawrence County Nursing Home in Monticello. Dan was born on Nov. 23, 1935, in Houston, Texas, to Joseph Edward Sinclair and Lilie Stirling Sinclair. When he was 12 years old, his family moved to Wakefield, Louisiana, to his mother’s family home. It was there that Dan developed a lifelong appreciation for the land and learned the ways of farming and raising sheep. He was also an active member of the 4-H Club, experiences that helped shape his early years. Dan graduated from high school in St. Francisville, Louisiana, before attending Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He continued his education at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1961.
Madison365 · Natchez, MS
Nearby: Natchez, MSBy KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press When Scott Colom takes the oath of office for the U.S. Senate in January, he will not be the first Black senator from Mississippi to make history. But he will be the first in nearly 150 years and the first chosen by voters rather than state lawmakers. Colom, a Democrat, was declared the winner Wednesday over Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. His victory marked a major shift in a state with the nation’s largest proportional share of Black people but where white conservatives have largely held political power for decades. “There have been a lot of elections wherein Black folks didn’t really seem like they had a chance. If you look at the demographics of Mississippi, it’s one of those places where, demographically, it shouldn’t be that way. It’s a large Black population,” said Justin Hansford, director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University.