Marksville News

David C. Treen, the former Louisiana governor, will be remembered for his principles, integrity and leadership, local residents said.

The Old State Capitol is said to be haunted by a former state congressman, Pierre Couvillion, who had a fatal heart attack on the floor of the chambers after a heated debate in a legislative session in 1852.

A Marksville man died early today after he ran his pickup truck into the rear of a garbage truck trying to turn onto a private driveway near Fifth Ward.

They'll be singing "You Were Always on My Mind" all over Marksville tonight in honor of country singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, who performs at 9 p.m. at Paragon Resort's Mari Center.

Carolyn Sherrie DeCuir, a native of Marksville, and Kevin Philip Landry, a native of Breaux Bridge, were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Saturday, October 17, 2009 during a 6 p.m. Nuptial Mass at St.

On Oct. 23, 1947, the cafe in Marksville was suddenly filled with news that fish were falling from the sky.

A jury has unanimously convicted a former Marksville High School teacher and coach of simple battery for attacking the school's then-principal, Stephen "Duke" Allgood.

Marksville State Historic Site will present "Myths and Legends," a celebration of traditional tales and folklore of Native America, next Saturday, Oct.

Marksville State Historic Site will present 'Myths and Legends,' a celebration of traditional tales and folklore of Native America, Saturday, Oct.

Two archaeological events at the South Regional Library will delve into the past during Louisiana Archaeology Month.

A program on American Indian mounds, demonstrations and artifacts is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

Lisa Marie Brouillette, of Carencro, and Blake Anthony Chachere, of Scott, will be united in marriage on October 10, 2009 at 1:00 PM at St.

Some will remember Louisiana State University at Alexandria instructor Barbara "Barbi" Fry for her compassion, others for her tireless dedication to teaching, yet others for her interest in British literature.

Planners seeking public help to determine a corridor for Interstate 49 as it snakes through Shreveport north of Interstate 20 have started a second round of meetings, which end today at a school in the affected area.

MARKSVILLE - Archaeological techniques of the 1930s will be the focus of a program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Marksville State Historic Site.

Randy and Susan DeCuir of Marksville, Louisiana, announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Sherrie DeCuir to Kevin Philip Landry.

Alexandria Police were able to catch the man they say broke into a business Thursday night causing much damage.

The Bunkie Police Department arrested six people in connection with the Monday robbery at Club Bunkie.

Paragon Casino Resort will kick off the 2009 fall season with its annual "Coats for Kids" drive beginning on Oct.

It's a bond of brothers built over more than 25 years of service together. In total, they have nearly 150 years of combined service in the Louisiana Army National Guard.