Simmesport’s own Wayne Coco was chosen to receive the Lifetime Avoyellean of the Year Award for 2025.

Mr. Coco is an architect and has been deeply involved in music, the arts, history and the public library system. A founder of the Simmesport Historical society, Wayne also served as President of the State Library Board.

The Town of Simmesport extended its congratulations to Mr. Wayne for all his contributions to Simmesport, Avoyelles and the State of Louisiana.