Suicide and mental health issues are a growing concern, especially in these trying times. Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an evidence-based, two-day workshop in suicide prevention skills helps participants learn and practice a life-saving intervention model that is widely used by professionals and the general […]

The Louisiana Corn Festival is held every year the second full weekend in June. The festival and slogan “Aw Shucks” originated in 1986 and still is the only corn festival in the state of Louisiana. There is music every night with live bands Friday and Saturday night with a street dance, games, contests, corn cooking […]

Waste away in Margaritaville with a chance to win $10,000 at the Rapides Symphony’s annual Symphony Sweepstakes on Thursday, June 20th. This year’s theme is a tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett, so tropical food, drinks (including Margaritas!), a live auction, and a good time!

Lieutenant Governor and Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne will speak on his incredible LPB Documentary “Louisiana A’int Mississippi” as well as on his accompanying book by the same name.

The Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival combines everything you know and love about the Fourth of July, from the longest-running July 4th parade in the state, live music from Louisiana musicians, festival queens, food booths, a car show, a dazzling fireworks display and more!

Teens celebrate summer during this costume ball in the museum galleries. Costumes will reflect what summer means to you! This is an event for teens between the ages of 13 and 19. Registration is required.

Cathy Lemoine Sturgell, an Avoyelles descendent who lives in Tennessee, has delved into French and Canadian documents, placing particular emphasis on Avoyelles Parish. Grab your notebooks and come with questions!

The City of Alexandria’s annual Back to School Bash Supply Giveaway will be an event you will not want to miss! All Rapides Parish School District students between Kindergarten and 12th grade are invited! The student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This year, the City expects to serve approximately 1,000 students, while […]

Jack Townsend rose to internet notoriety when his series of horror-comedy short stories collectively known as “Tales from the Gas Station” received the award for “Best Series of 2017”. His stories have been translated into six languages and have appeared in podcasts, books, viral creepy pastas, and people’s dreams all over the world.

Get ready, Cenla! Do not miss the return of the Mud Racing Nationals inside the Rapides Parish Coliseum! Trucks, ATVs, UTVs in several classes! Entries are limited to only 16 in each class! Truck tractor tire division limited to 8 and they race only on Saturday night! Special VIP Tickets get the best seats, admission […]