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Greetings! As Mayor of the City of Marksville, it is a distinct pleasure and honor to welcome all of you to our fair city. The citizens of Marksville have a great deal of pride in our city. Marksville has a thriving business community, high quality developments in progress, and beautiful residential areas. In addition, care-ful planning has allowed the city to maintain a significant amount of open space, parkland, and wetland areas.
We fully support the Marksville Chamber of Commerce and their efforts to work in conjunction with citizens, businesses, educational, and government partners to pro-vide a positive business environment and improve the quality of life in Marksville.
Welcome again to Marksville. We encourage you to visit some of our local attrac-tions, dine at some of our famous restaurants, drive safely, and come see us soon.
Best wishes,John H. Lemoine, MayorCity of Marksville
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Publisher Ashley G. James Sales & Operations Manager Bill Gnemi Art Director Melanie Moore KoskieCopy Editor Jess Moore Production Coordinator Elizabeth Lewis
Publication photography courtesy of: Marksville Chamber of Commerce, Pow Wow event photos courtesy of the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Committee
Marksville Community & Relocation Guide is published by Innesto Marketing & Publishing for the Marksville Chamber of Commerce. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. Every effort was made to en-sure the accuracy of this publication. The Marksville Chamber of Commerce and Innes-to Marketing & Publishing cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information presented here or be held accountable for omissions or errors. Please report any changes to the Chamber for inclusion in future editions.
table ContentsofWelcome 4
attractions 8
annual events 12
education 16
history & religion 18
health & Wellness 20
information pages 22
Chamber Member listing 24
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MarksvilleChaMber of CoMMerCe113 north Main streetMarksville, la 71351
phone: 318-253-8599fax: [email protected]
WWelcome to Marksville! On behalf of the Marksville Chamber of Commerce, I would like to invite you to come and expe-rience our wonderful city, where “every-body is somebody.” We are excited to show you all that Marksville has to offer.
We are an innovative, vibrant city because of our community partnerships and leaders. Come join us for our fabulous entertainment, arts, fine and casual dining, hotels, and, most of all, our exciting festivals and that famous Avoyelles Parish cuisine! Marksville is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
The Chamber of Commerce has been an active, aggressive part of this community, always welcoming all new businesses to our city. Through our many events, we continue to promote our mission of nur-turing relationships and opportunities for all members.
Whether you are visiting, passing through, or relocating, we know you will enjoy your stay in Marksville. If we can be of assis-tance, please feel free to call us at 318-253-8599 or drop by our office at 113 North Main Street.
Sincerely,Christine S. Chatelain, PresidentMarksville Chamber of Commerce
elcometo Marksville
Where everybody is somebodyMarksville
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318-253-7729 6880 Hwy 1 • Mansura, Louisiana 71350
All your specialty needs!
Homemade Boudin • Hog Head CheeseChoice Ribeyes & Filets • Stuffed Pork ChopsRabbit, Quail, Frog & Gator • Soups & Gumbos Stuffed Potatoes & Peppers • Deer ProcessingCasseroles & Sides • Cracklins • Party Trays
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Fort DerussyFort DeRussy, an earthen fort built to defend the Red River from naval intrusions during the Civil War, is located in Avoyelles Parish, about 3 miles north of the city of Marksville. The fort was named after Colonel Lewis G. DeRussy of Natchitoches, the oldest West Point graduate to serve in the Confederate Army and a veteran of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. DeRussy, a prominent engineer in civilian life, was engineering officer in charge of the construction of the first fortifications at that site. Construction of the fort began in November of 1862.
Fort DeRussy was the site of three major Civil War engagements and numerous minor skirmishes, including the Red River Campaign. Fort DeRussy was never re-manned after the Red River Campaign, but it was used as a campsite by troops passing through the area and as a signal station. Although eroded by time, weather, and a destructive occupying army, a substantial portion of the earthworks are still in existence, and the main redoubt was purchased by La Commission des Avoyelles in March 1996. The property (about 70 acres) became a State Historic Site in 1999. Although not open to the public at this time, work is ongoing at the fort with the purpose of making the area accessible to visitors in the near future.
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tunica Biloxi cultural & eDucational resource center anD tunica Biloxi nature trailVisit the site of a Native American culture and earthen mounds dating back from 1400 AD. The site's Cultural & Educational Resource Center (CERC) features arti-facts with exhibits and interpretation of this culture. While visiting the CERC, take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the natural beauty of the Tunica-Biloxi Nature Trail. The 1-mile tree-covered boardwalk includes crossing points over the Coulee Des Grues waterway with access to Paragon Casino Resort and the RV Resort. Located on the Tunica Biloxi Reservation.
Historical state siteLocated east of LA Hwy. 1, this site is of archaeological significance due to buried evidence of a Native American culture that flourished approximately 2,000 years ago.
Lazy Rabbit’s Cottageon the bayou
Bed & Breakfast • Canoe & Kayak RentalsSpring Bayou • Marksville Louisiana
Located on beautiful Spring Bayou, minutes from the town of Marksville, Paragon Casino, great local restaurants,
golf courses & other entertaining points of interest.
[email protected] • 318-305-5184262 JJ Lane • Marksville, Louisiana 71351
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spring Bayou WilDliFe ManageMent area Spring Bayou covers 12,506 acres. The area, owned by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, is located in the low-lying Red River backwater system in north-central Avoyelles Parish, 2 miles east of Marksville, off LA Hwys. 115 and 452. Approximately 40 percent of the area is covered by water, including various open lakes, bayous, bays, and sloughs. Spring Bayou offers three concrete boat ramps, and the area is great for hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and now offers kayaking. Visitors to the bayou can view alligators, birds, and 500-year-old cypress trees.
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Hypolite-BorDelon HoMe & tourist centerThe Hypolite Bordelon home is a Creole house typical of the dwellings of early Avoyelles families. The Bordelon family who built the house was one of the parish’s pioneer families. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
courtHouse squareThe Avoyelles Parish Courthouse is located in the center of downtown Marksville and is a major focal point of the city of Marksville. Besides being a historical site of the freeing of Solomon Northrop, it is currently often the setting or backdrop for many other festive events, such as the annual Lighting of the Courthouse (Decem-ber),the Marksville Farmers’ Market (June), Halloween on the Square (October), and First Thursdays on the Square (monthly).
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1920 South Arkansas Street • Springhill, Louisiana
tHe tunica Biloxi poW WoW Held annually in May, the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow provides a great opportunity for the community to celebrate its native heritage with an event that includes craft displays, cultural exhibits, and delicious traditional food. For centuries, neighboring nations have gathered for sport, singing, dancing, and feasting. Like any other good neighbor, Indian nations have also shared their crafts, music, and stories. The modern pow wow, as we know it, came into existence in the late 19th century especially as tribes moved closer together in the Ameri-can West. No other event captures the American Indian spirit like the pow wow. Dancers in colorful dress move gracefully around the ring, a steady drum beat directing their movements. Tradition is passed from one genera-tion to the next. The Native attire worn and the dances, songs, and drum rhythms performed express traditions that began over 20,000 years ago. Today's pow wows of-ten feature competitions in categories such as tradition-al, fancy, grass, shawl, and jingle-dress dancing.
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for exact dates and times of the events listed in this section, please call the Marksville Chamber of Commerce office at 318-253-8599.
Catering • Gift baskets • Crawfish bread • Sausage bread • Shrimp bread
John Ed Laborde • 815 Tunica Drive West, Marksville • 318-253-6403 • [email protected]
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louisiana's July 4tH Destination!Marksville is home to Louisiana's longest-running 4th of July Parade and the Avoyelles Arts & Music Fest & BBQ Cook Off! These annual patriotic celebrations attract visitors from around the state and beyond who enjoy the best that Louisi-ana has to offer — live music, food, arts and crafts, all topped off with a dazzling fireworks display!
tHe MarKsVille FarMers’ MarKetSaturdays in June. Courthouse Square, Downtown Marksville. From plump, sun-kissed tomatoes to local honey, the Marksville Farmers’ Market is the place to be every Satur-day in June. Enjoy live music and stroll the produce stands with family and friends.
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rotary cluB oF aVoyellesThe local chapter of the distinguished service organization meets every Monday at Paragon Casino Resort. They also sponsor the annual Krewe of Cyllennius Mardi Gras Parade with a Mardi Gras Ball occurring every other year.
art in tHe raFtersPresented by the Avoyelles Arts Council every fall, this popular event showcases local painters, photographers, and sculptors.
cHristMas extraVaganzaThe Annual Christmas Extravaganza, held by the Marksville Chamber of Commerce, is the largest holiday shopping event in a multi-parish area. With more than 90 ven-dors, the Extravaganza provides a wide variety of unique handmade goods, including quilts, dolls, ornaments, jewelry, soaps, wooden bowls, toys, holiday wreaths, and more. This “can’t miss” holiday shopping event is held in November at the Paragon Casino Resort. Contact the Chamber office for exact dates.
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The Avoyelles Parish School System operates ten schools with an enrollment of more than 6,000 students. All of our schools are accredited by the Louisiana State Department of Education.
The Avoyelles Parish School System recognizes that no one philosophy of education can express the total sentiments or beliefs of all teaching personnel. Generally, education is perceived as a process of growth and includes the mental, moral, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of the individual.
Each student is seen as a unique person who possesses certain potential, needs, aspirations, and interests. As each student is different, the purpose of education is to provide appropriate experiences in school that develop maximum achievement so that each individual can become a useful and productive member of society.
221 Tunica Dr., W. • Marksville 71351 • 318-253-5982superintendent: blaine dauzat
Bouclette’sHair & Skin Care Salon
318-253-0163 478 West BontempsMarksville, Louisiana 71351
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Avoyelles High School Brent Widdon 318-985-2361
Bunkie Elementary School Dexter Compton 318-619-3200
Bunkie High School David Moreau 318-346-6216
Cottonport Elementary School Wendy Adams 318-876-3404
Lafargue Elementary School Denise Sayes 318-253-9591
LaSAS (Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences) Celeste Voinche 318-346-8029
Marksville Elementary School Cindy Schaub 318-253-7464
Marksville High School Marvin Hall 318-253-9356
Plaucheville Elementary School Toni Wilson 318-922-3311
Riverside Elementary School Delores Rabalais 318-941-2699
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aVoyelles puBlic cHarter scHool201 Longfellow Rd. • Mansura 71350 • 318-240-8285
Avoyelles Public Charter School is a public, charter, alternative school in Mansura, Louisiana, serving 697 students in grades K–12. According to state standards, 92% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading.
HistoryLocal lore suggests that the town of Marksville was named after Marc Eliche, an Italian trader moving through the area who was forced to stop when one of his wagon wheels broke down. While coping with the problem of repairing his wagon, the adventurer found what the Native Americans had known for centu-ries — with its green prairies and the moss-hung shade trees lining the bayous and lakes, this was such beautiful country that he couldn’t bear to leave it. He was also im-pressed with the friendliness of the Native Americans.
Marc Eliche never traveled any farther. In 1796, he married Julie Carmouche
of nearby Pointe Coupee, and they established a
trading post just south of the current Marksville City Hall site. He also obtained a land grant from obliging Spanish officials upon which to locate his home. Naturally, the location
became associated with the name of the trading
post owner, and “Marc’s Ville” (also known as “Marc’s
Village” or “Marc’s Farm”) in the old French was an easy tran-
sition by Americans to the name “Marksville.”
The site was recognized on United States survey maps as early as 1809, and the date has been pinpointed by twentieth-century Marksville with festivals celebrating the event. By 1810, the population of the area was recorded as 783 Caucasians, 404 slaves, and 22 free African Americans. At the time of the 2010 Census, Marksville had a population of 5,702.
The old Avoyelles Parish Courthouse is a landmark that houses parish records dating back to the eighteenth century. The atmosphere around the courthouse is no less influenced by neighborly visits of old men sitting under the shade trees on the lawn and by the prevailing Victorian trim on downtown businesses. On the courthouse square are two historic markers that attest to two significant events in Avoyelles — the Bowie Knife Marker documenting the mak-ing of the Bowie Knife in Avoyelles as the first, and the reference marker to nearby Fort De Russey, which saw significant military action during the Civil War.
Also of great importance to the area was the national interest focused on the Avoyelles Native American tribe and the stream of visitors who came to confer with Bob “Stu” Neitzel on archeological digs. It was Neitzel who appropriately enough left the story that delineates the area.
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CAthOliC ChurChESOur Lady of Lourdes Parish 1315 Eggbend Rd.Marksville 71351 318-253-9936
St. Genevieve 4052 Hwy. 452Marksville 71351 318-253-9237
St. John the Baptist 334 Community Center Rd.Marksville 71351 318-253-9936
St. Joseph 141 S. Washington St.Marksville 71351 318-253-7561
BAPtiSt ChurChESCongressional Baptist Church 206 Brouillette St.Marksville 71351 318-253-9568
Fifth Ward Baptist Church 145 Cajun Ln. Marksville 71351 318-253-5056
Life Point Church 617 N. Main St.Marksville 71351 318-253-5654
Marksville Baptist Church 640 N. Main St.Marksville 71351 318-253-8724
OthEr ChurChESBody of Christ Ministry Church 641 Widdie St.Marksville 71351 318-253-1708
Church of the Nazarene 4192 Hwy. 1192Marksville 71351 318-253-5875
Good Ground Worship Center 161 S. Preston St.Marksville 71351 318-240-8254
The Pentecostals of Marksville 411 Benjamin Dr.Marksville 71351
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Avoyelles Hospital is an acute care hospital in Marksville, Louisiana. This primary care facility offers a compre-hensive array of services in a small town environment. Patients enjoy the comfort of knowing they are receiving quality healthcare in their hometown.
Avoyelles Hospital, founded in 1938, was formerly the Marksville Hospi-tal. Today, we are a 51-bed facility, employ 210 employees, and serve an
area population in excess of 45,000. Avoyelles Hospital offers an excellent and dedicated staff to handle your healthcare needs. Our highly qualified team of physicians, nurses, and support staff offers prompt and professional services with the highest level of care in Avoyelles Parish.
Physician specialties include: ENT (Otorhinolaryngology ), Family Practice, General Surgery, Hospitalist,
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Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Pathology, and Radiology. Medical Services include: Inpatient Medical & Surgical Options, Diagnostic Capa-bilities & Support, Cat Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Digital Mammography, Bone Density, Echocardiogram, Diag-nostic Radiology, ER, ICU, Inpatient Physical Therapy, and Clinical Labs.
aVoyelles Hospital 4231 Hwy. 1192Marksville 71351318-253-8611www.avoyelleshospital.com
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Population: 11,771Average Temperature: 66 FUniversities Located Within 100 miles: Louisiana State University at Alexandria, University of Lafayette (Lafayette), Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge)
iMPOrtAnt COntACtSAnimal Control: 318-305-0027
Avoyelles Health Unit: 318-253-4528
City Government:City Hall: 318-253-9500City Clerk: 318-253-9500Housing Authority: 318-253-9256Mayor’s Office: 318-253-9500
Department of Motor Vehicles: 318-253-9773
Education:Avoyelles High School: 318-985-2361Bunkie Elementary School: 318-619-3200 Bunkie High School: 318-346-6216 Cottonport Elementary School: 318-876-3404 Lafargue Elementary School: 318-253-9591LaSAS (Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences): 318-346-8029Marksville Elementary School: 318-253-7464 Marksville High School: 318-253-9356 Plaucheville Elementary School: 318-922-3311Riverside Elementary School: 318-941-2699
Emergency Contacts: Emergency: 911Fire Department: 318-253-7776Acadian Ambulance: 318-441-2262Police: 318-253-9250Sherriff: 318-253-4000
Hospital:Avoyelles Hospital: 318-253-8611
Library: Avoyelles Parish Library: 318-253-7559
Newspaper:Weekly News: 318-253-5413
Park:Marksville State Prehistoric Indian Site: 318-253-8954
Post Office: 318-253-9560
Police Jury: 318-253-9208
Registrar of Voters: 318-253-7129
Sheriff’s Office: 318-253-4000
Social Services:Avoyelles Council on Aging: 318-253-9771Avoyelles Family Support: 318-253-5941Avoyelles Progress Action: 318-253-6085Avoyelles Senior Citizens: 318-253-5735
Tax Assessor: 318-253-4507
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Utilities:CableSouth Media3: 1-866-257-2044CenterPoint Energy (gas): 1-800-477-0177Entergy (electric): 1-888-368-3749
ArOunD thE PAriSh City of Bunkie: Bunkie Depot: 110 NW Main St.Antiquing on Main Street: 106 SW Main St.Dug Out Grill: 124 Lyle Ave.Shipley Do-Nuts: NW Main St.
Town of Cottonport:Cottonport Museum: 220 Cottonport Ave.People’s Cross Veterans Memorial: Front St.St. Mary’s Catholic Church: 850 Front St.Bernard’s Sea Fry Restaurant: 204 Carmen St.Annual Cottonport Christmas Parade: Front St.
Town of Evergreen:Historical School Marker: Hwy. 29Bayou Rouge Baptist Church: 133 Church Rd.Church of the Little Flower: Hwy. 29Lone Pine Plantation: Hwy. 361Evergreen Town Park: Hwy. 361
Village of Hessmer:Roy’s Produce Company: 2758 Auction St.St. Alphonsus Catholic Church: 3659 Main St.Hessmer Walking Trail Veteran’s Memorial: 4142 Bordelon St.
Town of Mansura:Cochon de Lait Festival: L’Eglise St.St. Paul’s Catholic Church: 1879 L’Eglise St.Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church: 1910 Escude St.Mansura Walking Track Veteran’s MemorialKyrle’s Restaurant: Hwy. 114
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ABC Uniform 322 W. Tunica Dr. Marksville, LA 71351 abcuniform.com • 318-240-7710
Above and Beyond Hair Salon 212 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 318-359-2126
Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. 702 Monroe St. Alexandria, LA 71301 acadian.com • 318-441-2262
ADS Parish Redbooks 7021 Monroe Hwy. Ball, LA 71405 adsparish.com • 318-641-9191
All Clean PWS 305 Pinks Ln. Mansura, LA 71350 allcleanpws.com • 318-201-7781
All Saints Hospice 628 N. Main St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-8515
American Legion Auxiliary 3560 Hwy. 1192 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7028
American Legion Post 130 (Prevost-Johnson) PO Box 989 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-4821
American Red Cross 425 Bolton Ave. Alexandria, LA 71301 redcross.org • 318-442-6621
Arts & Humanities Council PO Box 956 Marksville, LA 71351
Avoyelles Adult Care, Inc. 4239 Hwy. 1192, Ste. 200 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8600
Avoyelles Commission of Tourism 8592 Hwy. 1, Ste. 3 Mansura, LA 71350 travelavoyelles.com318-964-2025
Avoyelles Correctional Center 1630 Prison Rd. Cottonport, LA 71327 318-876-4225
Avoyelles Council on Aging, Inc. 224 S. Preston St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-9771
Avoyelles Glass & Mirror 272 E. Mark St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8356
Avoyelles Hospital 4231 Hwy. 1192 Marksville, LA 71351 avoyelleshospital.com 318-253-8611
Avoyelles Office Supply 221 N. Main St. Marksville, LA 71351 avoyellesofficesupply.com 318-253-6170
Avoyelles Outdoors 822 Tunica Dr. W. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8559
Avoyelles Parish Clerk of Court PO Box 219 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7523
Avoyelles Parish Registrar of Voters 312 N. Main St., Ste. E Marksville, LA 71351 geauxvote.com • 318-253-7129
Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office 675 Government St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-619-3940
Avoyelles Publishing Company PO Box 36 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-5413
Avoyelles Society for the Developmentally Disabled PO Box 854 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-6955
Avoyel Taesna Indians of Louisiana 320 Cottage St. #B Marksville, LA 71351 avoyel-taensa.org • 318-240-8424
Award Gallery 1709 Hwy. 1179 Plaucheville, LA 71362 318-481-8659
Andrea Ducote Aymond 121 S. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351 aymondlawfirm.com318-240-7232
Ayneka Bruno State Farm Insurance Co. 310 Moreau St. Marksville, LA 71351 abruno.net • 318-253-6868
Bailey Place 650 Pershing Ave. Bunkie, LA 71322 enlivant.com • 318-305-6175
Baileys on the Square PO Box 501 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-9115
Battery Warehouse of Alexandria PO Box 5051 Alexandria, LA 71307 318-448-1998
Bella Diva Salon 430 Acton Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-9308
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Bennett Abstract Co. PO Box 375 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8233
Bloom and Company 202 E. Mark St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-0232
Bordelons Home Furnishings 830 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 bordelonshome.com 318-240-8404
Borrel Engineering, LLC 406 N. Monroe St. Marksville, LA 71351 borrelengineering.com 318-253-0196
Bouclettes Hair Salon PO Box 642 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-0163
Donna L. Breen, MD PO Box 342 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-1584
Brian Caubarreux & Associates PO Box 129 Marksville, LA 71351 caubarreauxlaw.com 318-253-0900
Brown Bag Gourmet 310 Acton Rd., Ste. B Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-8211
The Bryan Law Firm, LLC 419 S. Preston St. Marksville, LA 71351 dougbryanlaw.com318-240-8282
CableSouth Media III, LLC 150 Golden Rod Rd. Mansura, LA 71350 mymedia3.com • 866-257-2044
Cajun Trade-Thrift-Gifts & More PO Box 509 Marksville, LA 71351 cajuntradeonline.com 318-240-5264
Capital One Bank 345 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-1758
Cash Stash 7053 Hwy. 1 Mansura, LA 71350 318-253-2274
Casino Golf Cabins 6860 Hwy. 1 Mansura, LA 71350 casinogolfcabins.com 318-253-0175
CenterPoint Energy 2830 Main St. Hessmer, LA 71341
Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce PO Box 992 Alexandria, LA 71309 cenlachamber.org • 318-442-6671
Central Louisiana Home Health & Hospice 940 W. Bon Temps St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-9988
Central Louisiana Tire 313 Tunica Dr. W. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-7102
Central Septic 927 N. Preston St. Marksville, LA 71351
Check-Cashing, JC Barbin 337 Cedar Ln. Marksville, LA 71351 318-305-4444
Cimarron's Closet 5415 Hwy. 1 Marksville, LA 71351
City of Marksville 427 N. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351 cityofmarksville.com • 318-253-9500
Class Act Hair Salon 506 Acton Rd., Ste. B Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-6778
Clay's Barbecue 228 Dawa St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7771
CLECO Power, LLC PO Box 5000 Pineville, LA 71361 cleco.com • 318-484-4108
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Colonial Nursing Home 426 N. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-4556
Complete Family Careof Avoyelles PO Box 1140 Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-1959
Computers 911 403 N. Main St. Marksville, LA 71351
The Cottonport Bank PO Box 5 Marksville, LA 71351 cottonportbank.com 318-253-9612
Cottonport Insurance Agency 261 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-9612
Couvillion Consulting PO Box 37 Marksville, LA 71351 couvillionllc.com • 318-253-7937
Jared A. Couvillion, Prof. Land Surveyor 216 E. Mark St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7388
Daiquri Island, LLC 349 Acton Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-587-0995
Deluxe Inn 221 S. Preston St. Marksville, LA 71351 deluxeinnmarksville.com 318-253-7595
Don's Body Shop 7217 Hwy. 1 Mansura, LA 71350 318-253-5820
Don's Pharmasave – Sentry Drugs PO Box 99 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8747
Ducote & Company PO Box 309 Marksville, LA 71351 ducoteco.com 318-253-6501
Dupuy & Didier PO Box 13 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7584
Dupuy Land Company PO Box 9 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7603
Dustin Day State Farm Insurance Agency 465 Acton Rd., Ste. B Marksville, LA 71351 dustinday.net • 318-240-9292
Echo Chiropractic Clinic 4552 Hwy. 1 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7501
Edward Jones Investments 339 Moreau St., Ste. C Marksville, LA 71351 edwardjones.com • 318-253-0096
Entergy PO Box 831 Winnsboro, LA 71295 entergy.com • 318-329-5396
Factory Connection 816 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 factory-connection.com 318-253-7347
First Franklin Financial Corp 312 Moreau St., Ste. 1 Marksville, LA 71351
First Insurance Marksville PO Box 68 Marksville, LA 71351 1stinsurancemarksville.com 318-253-9202
Flash Tax, LLC 508 Acton Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-8100
The Floating Dock Shop 882 Pecan Dr. Marksville, LA 71351 floatingdockshop.com 225-709-0295
Fresh Catch Bistreaux 109 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 fresh-catch.com • 318-253-6543
Gagic Surgical & Medical Clinic 313 Center St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8655
Jacob Gauthier, DDS 538 Tunica Dr. W. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8529
Germean's Flowers & Gifts 817 E. Tunica Dr. Marksville, LA 71351 germeansflowers.com 318-253-9319
Gilbert's Florist 398 Guillot Lemoine Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-4327
Glenn's Auto Repair 6760 Hwy. 1 Mansura, LA 71350 318-253-7255
Goudeau, Inc. PO Box 539 Cottonport, LA 71327 318-876-3377
GREMCO Enterprises 115 Ferdinand St., Ste. 1 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8915
Gremillion Corrugated, LLC 852 Hwy. 115 Mansura, LA 71350 gremiilioncorrugated.com 318-964-2940
Gulfco Insurance Services PO Box 157 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7564
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H&R Block 119 Tunica Dr. W. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-7400
Hair & Tan Gallery 326 Philo St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-0330
Harvest Foods, Inc. 241 Tunica Village Ln. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-6561
Healthcare Practice of Marksville 448 N. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7511
Hill Farms & Hunting, LLC PO Box 647 Marksville, LA 71351
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home 445 W. Bon Temps St. Marksville, LA 71351 hixsonbrothers.com • 318-253-5979
Home Hardware Center 832 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-8450
Huff Management Co., Inc. PO Box 77930 Baton Rouge, LA 70879 225-751-91191
Hypolite Bordelon Home Society PO Box 585 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-0284
Indigo 120 E. Mark St. Marksville, LA 71351 Find us on Facebook!
Infinity Networks 309 E. Mark St. Marksville, LA 71351 infinitynetworks.biz 318-253-9912
Jackson's Shoe Repair 302 N. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-201-1265
Jail Busters Bail Bonds 625 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8880
Jenny Claire Creates 8354 Hwy. 1 Mansura, LA 71350318-964-2555
Representative Robert Johnson 312 N. Main St.Courthouse Bldg., 2nd Fl. Marksville, LA 71351 legis.state.la.us • 318-253-8891
Juneau's Cajun Meats 6880 Hwy. 1 S. Mansura, LA 71350 318-253-7729
K9 Aademy 216 Azaela Ave. Pineville, LA 71360 318-715-8020
KAPB Radio 520 Chester St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-5272
Karrie's Boutique PO Box 129 Tioga, LA 71477 318-447-8787
Kilpatrick Roseneath Funeral Home 334 Acton Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-7501
Kings & Queens Hair Salon 119 Andrus St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-5066
KLAX TV 1181 England Dr. Alexandria, LA 71303 klax-tv.com • 318-664-4035
The Knoll Law Firm, LLC PO Box 426 Marksville, LA 71351 knolllawfirm.com • 318-253-4200
Kolder/Champagne/Slaven/Rainey PO Box 531 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-9252
The Laborde Law Firm, LLC PO Box 80098 Lafayette, LA 70598 337-261-2617
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Lafargue Law Firm 313 N. Main St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7521
Senator Eric LaFleur PO Box 617 Ville Platte, LA 70586 337-363-6211
Barry Ray Laiche 237 S. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351 provosty.com • 318-253-4435
Lazy Rabbit CottageBayou B&B 262 J.J. Ln. Marksville, LA 71351 cottageonthebayoubedandbreakfast.com 318-305-5184
Le Theatre Des Bon Temps 1224 Eggbend Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8105
Albert R. Leger, CPA 133 E. Waddil St. Marksville, LA 71351 albertleger.com • 318-253-5660
Lemoine Automotive 930 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7253
Lloyd Outdoor Advertising PO Box 5777 Alexandria, LA 71301 318-449-9999
Los Frijolitos 433 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-7049
Benjamin A. Luke PO Box 427 Marksville, LA 71351 benlukelaw.com • 318-253-6565
Mahtook & LaFleur PO Box 617 Ville Platte, LA 70586 337-363-6211
Mark Borrel Plumbing 532 N. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7128
Marksville Anytime Fitness 9228 Bayou Des Glaises St. Moreauville, LA 71355 anytimefitness.com 318-240-8010
Marksville Home Care 353 Moreau St. Marksville, LA 71351 lhcgroup.com • 318-253-7993
The Marksville Wishing Well PO Box 1173 Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-7277
Mattox Welding 1919 Spring Bayou Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-5502
McCann Family Dentistry 135 La Rue Medecine St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-6567
McDonald's of Acadiana 106 Oak Way Ln. Lafayette, LA 70506 337-981-4800
Melancon Monuments 720 Tunica Dr. E. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-6668
Melvin & Irma Young Janitorial 504 St. John St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-4213
Mike Lacombe Insurance 158 Golden Rod Dr. Mansura, LA 71350
Mimi's Lilly Pad113 Toms Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-0411
Mr. Klean Car Wash PO Box 664 Bunkie, LA 71322 318-240-3791
Nay's Childcare & Preschool 599 Schexnyder Rd. Mansura, LA 71350 318-253-4854
Oak Haven Community Care Ctr. PO Box 128 Centerpoint, LA 71323 oakhavenccc.com • 318-253-4601
Oleander 1408 Front St. Cottonport, LA 71327 oleanderrawbeauty.com 318-452-8375
Panaroma Foods 815 W. Tunica Dr. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-6403
Paper, Rock, Scissors Salon 112 E. Mark St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8993
Paragon Casino Resort 711 Paragon Pl. Marksville, LA 71351 paragoncasinoresort.com 800-946-1946
Peerless Cleaners 116 W. Cappel St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-9320
Piazza Law Firm PO Box 429 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-6423
Pleasant Acres Jams & Jellies 1079 AB Porter Rd Pineville, LA 71360 jelliesandjams.com 318-253-5109
Preston Street Market 435 S. Preston St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8987
Quality Insurance 115 Ferdinand St. , Ste 2 Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-9779
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Quality Lumber & Hardware 420 N. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-9200
Ranch House Motel 5406 Hwy. 1 Marksville, LA 71351 ranchhouse-motel.com 318-253-9507
Raymond's Department Store 317 N. Main St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7125
Red River Bank 447 E. Tunica Dr. Marksville, LA 71351 redriverbank.net • 318-561-5019
Charles A. Riddle, III, Attorney at Law PO Box 608 Marksville, LA 71351 riddlelawoffice.net318-240-7217
Riverview Trailer Park, LLC PO Box 13 Hessmer, LA 71341 318-563-8432
Riviere de Soliel PO Box 37 Mansura, LA 71350
Roch Michael Real Estate PO Box 501 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-4501
Rodney Rabalais, Attorney at Law 122 E. Mark St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-4622
Roy & Roy Attorneys at Law PO Box 363 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-0275
Salario Law Firm, LLC PO Box 503 Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-7123
Frank Sanchez, OD 470 Acton Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 visionsource-sfranksanchez.com 318-253-4582
Scallan Contractors 205 N. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351
Sears Hometown Stores 168 Goldenrod Rd. Mansura, LA 71350 318-253-0550
Service Air & Electrical Co. PO Box 334 Hessmer, LA 71341 318-563-4271
Shelter Insurance Company 226 E. Tunica Dr. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-6015
Shine Yoga 215 N. Lee St. Marksville, LA 71351 Find us on Facebook!
Signs Plus 116 N. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-9229
Spring Bayou Restoration Team 174 J.J. Ln. Marksville, LA 71351 Find us on Facebook!
Spruill Law Office, LLC 219 N. Main St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-7501
St. Landry EMS 815 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 337-948-8404
St. Romain Oil Co. PO Box 98 Mansura, LA 71350 ynotstop.com318-240-9494
STAT Home Helath 240 S. Washington St. Marksville, LA 71351 stathomehealth.com 318-253-7557
Stems Flower Shop 407 Acton Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7414
Sylvia's Corner – Spirit 333 E. Mark St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-5545
SYNERGY Home Care 930 N. Main St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-9292
Taco Bell PO Drawer 3608 Morgan City, LA 70381 bgfood.com • 318-253-0081
Terence's Service Center, LLC 444 Acton Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-9752
The Therapy Center of Avoyelles 5435 Hwy. 1 Marksville, LA 71351 therapycenterofap.com 318-253-8846
Thompson Home Health 320 Acton Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 carecyclesolutions.net 318-253-7601
Titan Value Equities Group PO Box 593 Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-8805
Todd's Barber Shop 110 Acton Rd. Marksville, LA 71351
Transamerica Agency Network 103 E. Ogden St. Marksville, LA 71351 transamericaagencynetwork.com318-253-5741
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T.T. Laborde Air Conditioning 212 E. Mark St. Marksville, LA 71351 ttlaborde.com • 318-253-7380
Tunica-Biloxi Holdings, Inc. 164 Yuroni Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 tbh-inc.com • 318-240-6485
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of LA; EDC 164 Yuroni Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 318-240-6486
Turner Teleco Alexandria 4203 Parliament Dr. Alexandria, LA 71303 ttalx.com • 318-442-5743
The Union Bank PO Box 39 Marksville, LA 71351 union-bank.com • 318-253-4531
Unitech Training Academy 7228 England Dr. Alexandria, LA 71303 unitechtrainingacademy.com 318-445-6649
Uptown Heat 465 C Acton Rd. Marksville, LA 71351 facebook.com/pages/Up-town-Heat/263441700483439 318-253-6211
Vermaelen Chiropractic 503 N. Main St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-7770
Veterinary Clinic of Avoyelles 539 S. Preston St. Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-6820
Wal-Mart Supercenter 7162 Hwy. 1 Mansura, LA 71350 318-253-4069
Wen-Alex Inc., dba Wendy's 6904 Hwy. 1 Mansura, LA 71350 wendys.com • 318-308-6176
Workforce Investment Bd. Area 60 PO Box 1605 Jena, LA 71342 318-992-8264
individual MembersLinda AdamsElizabeth AllenAllison AugustineClyde & Maureen BensonBabbette BordelonFlorence BordelonHarold R. BordelonHenry BordelonMarian BraudChristine CampoSam ChazeAlton & Mary Ann CocoChester A. & Gloria CocoClaudette CouvillionGertie B. CraigDyrel & Chalayne DauzatHeather DauzatRuben & Laura DauzatVicki Douglas
Jennifer FallsEarnest & Beverly FreemanJohn GagnardJessica GauthierKinman GouxEleanor GremillionLaura GremillionEllis J. GrosJanet GrosLinda GuilloryMildred HardwickFrank & Peggy HavardMisty Ikerd JamesCharles B. JonesGeorgiana KendallSherill LabordeLinda LaprairieL. J. MayeauxAmanda McGovernDr. Richard MichelMinnie LafargueStephen & Susie MonclaEileen MosleyChristy PrejeanJoyce PrierJanet RiddleKelsey RoyKirby A. RoyGretchen SaucierMarlene SawrieMicky SawrieRalph & Geri SchwartzenburgKen & Paula SmithTheresa ThevenotJohn & Georgene VoincheBrenda Wilmer, APACFrank Wilson
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Making a diffeRenCe in our CoMMunity.air ambulance access
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Colon/RectalCraniofacial Surgery
Diabetesdiagnostic imaging
electrocardiographyemergency department
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inpatient/outpatient Surgeryintensive Care unit
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Avoyelles Hospital offers an excellent and dedicated staff to handle your healthcare needs.
Our highly-qualified team of physicians, nurses and support staff offers prompt and professional services with the highest level of care in Avoyelles Parish.
4231 Hwy 1192, Marksville, Louisiana 71351(318) 253-8611 • www.avoyelleshospital.com
Sure, we’re a hospital, but we’re also your friends and neighbors.