The Cottonport Mayor’s Commission for Women has announced that individuals may order the Cottonport Christmas Festival t-shirt at town hall now through Dec. 6. They are ONLY taking pre-orders. Payment is required at the time of order; shirts are $25 each.
British archaeologist Howard Carter knelt before a newly uncovered doorway deep in the Valley of the Kings on November 26, 1922. With trembling hands, he peered through a small hole, held up a candle, and saw what he would later describe as “wonderful things.”
Moments earlier, Carter and his team had broken the seal to the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun — a 3,000-year-old resting place untouched by grave robbers. Inside were chariots, gilded shrines, jewelry, and the solid gold coffin of the boy king.
Carter’s discovery, funded by British nobleman Lord Carnarvon, became an international sensation. Newspapers worldwide splashed photographs of glittering treasures and mysterious hieroglyphs, sparking “Egyptomania” across the West.
Beyond the headlines, the find transformed archaeology. Tutankhamun’s tomb offered an unprecedented glimpse into Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, revealing burial rituals, art, and craftsmanship of extraordinary sophistication.
The work of cataloging and preserving the artifacts took a decade. Even today, much of Carter’s meticulous documentation guides modern Egyptologists.
November 26, 1922, remains a defining date in archaeological history — the day the modern world reconnected with one of antiquity’s most famous rulers, and when “wonderful things” reignited humanity’s fascination with ancient Egypt.
The Town of Mansura will host their 2025 Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1pm. Parade entry is free. All businesses, groups and organizations are welcome. Golf carts, 4-wheelers, motorcycles and horses are allowed but horses must have bags.
For more information on how to enter, contact Mrs. Kayla or Mrs. Jessie at the Mansura Town Hall at 318-964-2152.
AVOYELLES PARISH — An assistant district attorney in Avoyelles Parish was arrested earlier this month on a first-offense DWI charge, according to parish booking records.
Andrea Aymond, 47, of Effie, was taken into custody on Nov. 12 and booked on charges of driving while intoxicated and careless operation of a vehicle.
Public records list Aymond as serving in Division B of the Avoyelles Parish District Attorney’s Office, handling criminal and juvenile matters.
No bond information was immediately available.
The following arrests were made by local law enforcement officers from Nov. 10 through Nov. 16.
This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Cottonport Police Department responded to a reported armed home invasion in the 300 block of Coco Avenue on Nov. 13 at approximately 2:31am.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that the suspect had locked himself inside the residence. The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana State Police SWAT were requested to assist. Law enforcement personnel were able to safely bring the situation to a peaceful resolution without injuries.
The suspect, identified as Keith Derozan Jr., 25, of Cottonport, was taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:
Two (2) counts of Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault
One (1) count of Possession of a Firearm or Carrying a Concealed Weapon by a Person Convicted of Certain Felonies
Keith Derozan Jr. was placed on a hold at the time of this release.
Chief Earnest Anderson stated, “This incident is a testament to the teamwork and professionalism of our officers and partnering agencies. We remain committed to ensuring the safety of our community.”
The area has been cleared and the neighborhood is safe. The investigation remains active. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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