The Marksville Fire Department is hosting a Jambalaya Fundraiser this Sunday, Jan. 18, from 10am to 1pm at the St. Joseph Church Hall.
Tickets are $10 per plate and can be purchased from any MFD fireman or at the Station. Plates come with jambalaya, corn, and a roll.
Proceeds from this event to benefit Jerry, Ruth, and Kelsey Bordelon.
Bunkie High School invites families, friends, and the community to an afternoon of school pride as their students take the stage on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2pm at the BHS Gym. Come out and support the lovely ladies vying for the chance to represent their school as the next Miss Bunkie High royalty.
Entry forms can be picked up in the front office. The deadline to enter is Friday, Jan. 16. Direct any questions to Mrs. Danielle Moreau via email at danielle.moreau@avoyellespsb.com.
Digital news network’s no-paywall model drives advertising reach in underserved markets
By Frank Johnson
Special Report
The Parish Journals of Louisiana generated 17.6 million articles read in 2025 across 17 parishes in northwest and central Louisiana, according to site analytics data, establishing the digital network as a significant advertising platform in markets traditional media increasingly abandons. While many social media platforms get their “counts” by you simply scrolling across their article or post, the 17.6 million Parish Journals analytics are specifically from articles opened and read – a huge difference for those who understand the value of that!
The network, operated by Journal Services LLC, maintains individual publications serving Avoyelles, Bienville, Claiborne, DeSoto, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, Vernon, Webster and Winn parishes, plus the Shreveport-Bossier Journal covering Caddo and Bossier parishes.
Unlike legacy newspapers implementing paywalls while reducing rural coverage, Parish Journals publications remain entirely FREE to readers — a model creating distinct advantages for advertisers seeking reach beyond metropolitan markets.
Geographic footprint addresses news deserts
The network spans Louisiana’s northern border through central parishes, delivering hyperlocal coverage to both population centers and agricultural communities where traditional news operations have contracted or closed entirely.
Each publication focuses on municipal government proceedings, school board operations, high school athletics and regional business developments — content that generates sustained reader engagement and repeat traffic.
Site analytics show consistent readership across rural parishes that major media outlets typically serve only through regional editions or wire service content, if at all.
Paywall-free access multiplies advertising reach
The network’s most significant competitive advantage centers on unrestricted content access and its impact on advertising distribution.
When readers share Parish Journals articles through social media, email or messaging platforms, recipients access full content immediately without subscription barriers. Advertisements within shared articles reach expanded audiences at no additional cost to advertisers.
Paywalled competitors face structural limitations: subscribers may share content, but non-subscribers cannot access articles or view advertisements without subscriptions. This restricts organic distribution and caps advertising reach at existing subscriber counts regardless of content popularity.
Parish Journals articles continue generating traffic and advertising impressions weeks or months after publication as readers discover and share content without access restrictions. High school sports coverage particularly demonstrates this sustained engagement as families share game stories and season recaps long after initial publication.
Learn more about advertising opportunities with the Parish Journals network.
Digital infrastructure enables targeting flexibility
The network’s digital-first operations provide capabilities traditional print cannot match: real-time campaign deployment, performance analytics, geographic targeting across multiple parish markets, and mobile accessibility.
Advertisers can execute both broad regional campaigns and parish-specific initiatives through a single media partner while maintaining unlimited organic reach through social sharing.
Contact Journal Services LLC to discuss your advertising strategy.
Market positioning amid industry consolidation
As consolidation reshapes Louisiana media markets and legacy publications reduce rural coverage while implementing subscription barriers, Parish Journals has systematically expanded into underserved communities.
The result: comprehensive regional reach combined with genuine local focus across individual parish markets, without subscription barriers limiting advertising effectiveness.
The network’s 2025 performance — 17.6 million articles read across 17 parishes — demonstrates sustained audience engagement in markets where traditional news operations struggle to maintain profitability.
For businesses seeking connections with audiences across northwest and central Louisiana’s diverse communities, the platform provides documented reach and engagement with the structural advantage of unrestricted content access multiplying advertising distribution.
Contact Journal Services LLC regarding advertising rates and partnership opportunities.
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The following arrests were made by local law enforcement officers from Dec. 29 through Jan. 4, 2026.
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 Moreauville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to identify an individual who was running around Moreauville knocking on doors and running, scaring some young families and others.
This is not a joke, and MPD warns that someone can seriously get hurt trespassing on other’s property.
The stillshot above was taken from a video from a homeowner’s security camera on St. Michael Dr. on Jan. 2 between 10-10:30am, in the neighborhood across from Avoyelles High School.
MPD is asking anyone with information to reach out to them.
Here is the latest outlook for weather conditions over the next several days, providing residents with detailed expectations for sky conditions, temperatures, and rain chances from Wednesday, Jan. 7 through Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Expect a very warm day with highs near 76 to 78°F and overnight lows around 60 to 61°F. Skies will be partly sunny with some clouds, offering pleasant conditions early in the week.
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Another warm and mostly partly sunny day is forecast with highs near 77°F and lows near 62 to 63°F. Some late-night cloud build-up may bring a slight chance of showers after midnight.
Thursday, Jan. 8
Cloudiness increases with continued warmth — highs near the upper 70s to 80°F and lows in the mid-60s. Showers are possible, especially later in the day and into the night.
Friday, Jan. 9
A higher chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms returns, with highs near the mid-70s and lows near the low-to-mid 50s. Showers are likely at times, particularly in the morning and evening.
Saturday, Jan. 10
A cooldown arrives with highs near the low-to-mid 60s and overnight lows near the low-to-mid 40s. Skies will be partly cloudy, and the chance of showers diminishes compared with earlier in the week.
Sunday, Jan. 11
The weekend stays cooler and partly cloudy, with highs near 50 to 60°F and overnight lows near the mid-30s. A few scattered showers could occur, especially earlier in the day.
Monday, Jan. 12
Expect a transition day with cooler temperatures — highs near the upper 40s and lows near 30°F. A chance of showers or flurries (mainly in the morning) is possible but rain probability remains modest.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Cool and dry conditions are expected to continue across Avoyelles Parish. Daytime highs will reach the mid-50s, with overnight lows in the mid-30s. Skies will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy, and no significant precipitation is anticipated, providing a calm and seasonable mid-January day.
• Warm start to the week: Tuesday through Thursday will bring above-average temperatures and a mix of sun and clouds.
• Rain potential mid-week: The greatest rain chances occur Thursday and Friday, with showers likely and isolated storms possible.
• Cooling trend: Cooler conditions arrive Saturday through Monday, with lower humidity and reduced precipitation chances.
Local residents are advised to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and local news outlets in case of changing conditions, especially with mid-week rain potential.