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| name = Avoyelles Journal
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| type = Weekly Newspaper
| type = [[Weekly newspaper]]
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| foundation = 1978
| foundation = 1978
| ceased publication =
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| owners = Randy DeCuir
| owners = Randy DeCuir <br/> Avoyelles Publishing Company
| publisher = The Secretary
| publisher = The Secretary
| editor = Randy DeCuir
| editor = Randy DeCuir
| language =
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| circulation = 17,000
| circulation = 17,000
| headquarters = Marksville, Louisiana
| headquarters = [[Marksville, Louisiana]]
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| oclc = 849658460
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The '''''Avoyelles Journal''''' is a free independent weekly newspaper serving [[Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana]], United States. It is published on Sundays and has circulation of around 17,000.<ref>{{cite book|title=National Directory of Community Newspapers|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=js4gAQAAMAAJ|accessdate=4 July 2013|year=1996|publisher=American Newspaper Representatives|pages=226–228}}</ref> It is headquartered in [[Marksville, Louisiana]] with one branch in Bunkie, Louisiana. It began publication in 1978, founded by Randy DeCuir. In 1986 it added a Wednesday advertising edition with business news<ref name="Ulrich1997">{{cite book|author=Carolyn Farquhar Ulrich|title=Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xoDlAAAAMAAJ|accessdate=4 July 2013|year=1997|publisher=Bowker.|page=10617}}</ref> In recent years, a website was begun to compliment the newspaper: www.avoyellestoday.com. The newspaper sponsors the annual Avoyellean of the Year award which honors a local citizen who has made notable contributions to the parish of Avoyelles.<ref>{{cite book|title=Louisiana Roster of Officials|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Hs4qAQAAMAAJ|accessdate=4 July 2013|year=1989|publisher=The Secretary|page=25}}</ref>
The '''''Avoyelles Journal''''' is a free independent weekly newspaper serving [[Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana]], United States. It is published on Sundays and has circulation of around 17,000.<ref>{{cite book|title=National Directory of Community Newspapers|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=js4gAQAAMAAJ|accessdate=4 July 2013|year=1996|publisher=American Newspaper Representatives|pages=226–228}}</ref> It is headquartered in [[Marksville, Louisiana]] with one branch in Bunkie, Louisiana. It began publication in 1978, founded by Randy DeCuir. In 1986 it added a Wednesday advertising edition with business news<ref name="Ulrich1997">{{cite book|author=Carolyn Farquhar Ulrich|title=Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xoDlAAAAMAAJ|accessdate=4 July 2013|year=1997|publisher=Bowker.|page=10617}}</ref> In recent years, a website was begun to complement the newspaper: www.avoyellestoday.com. The newspaper sponsors the annual Avoyellean of the Year award which honors a local citizen who has made notable contributions to the parish of Avoyelles.<ref>{{cite book|title=Louisiana Roster of Officials|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Hs4qAQAAMAAJ|accessdate=4 July 2013|year=1989|publisher=The Secretary|page=25}}</ref>


As of 1999, the paper was based in a 19th-century building, formerly the "Jules Coco Store".<ref name="Avoyelles1999">{{cite book|author=Commission Des Avoyelles|title=Avoyelles Parish: Crossroads of Louisiana Where All Cultures Meet|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0D8-UBjZ6Y8C&pg=PA24|accessdate=4 July 2013|date=1 February 1999|publisher=Pelican Publishing|isbn=978-1-4556-0051-9|pages=24–}}</ref>
As of 1999, the paper was based in a 19th-century building, formerly the "Jules Coco Store".<ref name="Avoyelles1999">{{cite book|author=Commission Des Avoyelles|title=Avoyelles Parish: Crossroads of Louisiana Where All Cultures Meet|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0D8-UBjZ6Y8C&pg=PA24|accessdate=4 July 2013|date=1 February 1999|publisher=Pelican Publishing|isbn=978-1-4556-0051-9|pages=24–}}</ref>
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[[Category:Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana]]
[[Category:Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana]]
[[Category:Newspapers published in Louisiana]]
[[Category:Newspapers published in Louisiana]]
[[Category:Publications established in 1978]]
[[Category:Newspapers established in 1978]]
[[Category:1978 establishments in Louisiana]]
[[Category:1978 establishments in Louisiana]]
[[Category:Marksville, Louisiana]]




Latest revision as of 21:14, 18 November 2023

Avoyelles Journal
TypeWeekly newspaper
Owner(s)Randy DeCuir
Avoyelles Publishing Company
PublisherThe Secretary
EditorRandy DeCuir
Founded1978
HeadquartersMarksville, Louisiana
Circulation17,000
OCLC number849658460
Websiteavoyellestoday.com

The Avoyelles Journal is a free independent weekly newspaper serving Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is published on Sundays and has circulation of around 17,000.[1] It is headquartered in Marksville, Louisiana with one branch in Bunkie, Louisiana. It began publication in 1978, founded by Randy DeCuir. In 1986 it added a Wednesday advertising edition with business news[2] In recent years, a website was begun to complement the newspaper: www.avoyellestoday.com. The newspaper sponsors the annual Avoyellean of the Year award which honors a local citizen who has made notable contributions to the parish of Avoyelles.[3]

As of 1999, the paper was based in a 19th-century building, formerly the "Jules Coco Store".[4]

References

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  1. ^ National Directory of Community Newspapers. American Newspaper Representatives. 1996. pp. 226–228. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  2. ^ Carolyn Farquhar Ulrich (1997). Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory. Bowker. p. 10617. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  3. ^ Louisiana Roster of Officials. The Secretary. 1989. p. 25. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  4. ^ Commission Des Avoyelles (February 1, 1999). Avoyelles Parish: Crossroads of Louisiana Where All Cultures Meet. Pelican Publishing. pp. 24–. ISBN 978-1-4556-0051-9. Retrieved July 4, 2013.


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