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Settlement reached in Mardis federal civil lawsuit

KALB is reporting a federal civil suit filed by the family of Jeremy Mardis, 6, who was killed during a shooting in Marksville in November 2015, has been settled according to Mark Jeansonne, the attorney representing the child's family.

Avoyelles students participate in nation wide “Walk Out”

Some Avoyelles Parish High students have participated in the nation-wide 17 minute “Walk-Out.” According to reports from the parish, Bunkie High had 10 students walk out and LaSAS had 60 walk out for the 17 minutes.

Erath Middle’s Zachary Broussard student named finalist for ‘La. State Student of the Year’

Zachary Broussard was named a finalist in the Louisiana Students of the Year Program. He is to be commended for his accomplishments both at school and in the community.

Loaded pellet gun found at Bunkie Elementary

A second grader at Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy was found carrying a loaded pellet gun as he reached the school on Thursday morning, March 15. The student was detained when he first entered the school, according to School Superintendent Blaine Dauzat.

(Updated) Fire destroys Patterson home; no one injured

A fire destroyed a home Wednesday night in the 500 block of David Drive in Patterson, Fire Chief Scott Domingue said. Firefighters responded at 6:40 p.m., and, upon arrival, the home was fully involved with flames. No one was home at the time of the fire, and no one was injured, he said.

It’s official: Cedars now interim parish president

New St. Martin Parish President Chester Cedars was sworn in at the March 6 parish council meeting. The oath of office was administered to the long-time parish legal adviser and former assistant district attorney by his law partner Stan Gauthier II.

Vermilion Parish School Board wants to buy two acres of land in Maurice

MAURICE — The Vermilion Parish School Board’s Properties’ Committee agreed to purchase two acres of land next to Cecil Picard Elementary in Maurice.

Patterson police searching for shooting suspect

Patterson police are searching for a murder suspect wanted in connection with a Friday night shooting. The intended victim in the case wasn't hit by gunfire, Police Chief Patrick LaSalle said. Robert J. Parker Jr.

Something new for the Eagle Expo

The Daily Review/Bill Decker The annual Eagle Expo, St. Mary's time in the national birdwatching spotlight, was conducted at spots around the Tri-City area Thursday through Saturday, connecting people with bald eagles in their natural habitat.

Avoyelles Parish schools safer than 5 years ago

Schools in Avoyelles Parish are safer than they were five years ago due to security improvements implemented by the public school district, Avoyelles Parish School District Superintendent Blaine Dauzat said. The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.