🌱 Is Marksville’s new fiber internet really reaching every household?

Hey there, Marksville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Is Marksville’s new fiber internet really reaching every household?
• How a Marksville grad is set to make aviation history

Also on today's calendar: Live Gator Feeding Show and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 71.
• Tuesday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Internet access expands across Avoyelles, though gaps remain (avoyellestoday.com) — High-speed internet has now reached Marksville and several neighboring Avoyelles communities through Swyft Fiber’s GUMBO-funded buildout, though some families still lack home subscriptions. Local school officials say access has improved, and students can also tap outdoor Wi‑Fi and library connections, but cost and other factors still leave a digital gap that residents and policymakers are working to narrow.
   

• From Marksville, to the skies! Tristen Tassin set to make history at LSUA⭐️ (avoyellestoday.com) — A Marksville native, Tristen Tassin is on track to become the first Avoyelles Parish resident to earn LSUA’s bachelor’s degree in professional aviation, graduating in December 2026. His journey from LaSAS student to certified flight instructor highlights how determination, family support, and local schools helped launch a high-flying career that brings pride and inspiration to the Marksville community.
   

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📸 Around Marksville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marksville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9

• Jena Varsity Football @ Marksville →
  Marksville High School, 407 W Bon Temps St, Marksville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23

• Virtual Power Hour- Attendance
  Avoyelles Parish Marksville, LA 71351
  5:30 pm

Saturday September 26

• Live Gator Feeding Show →
  Paragon Casino Resort, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville
  4:00 pm
• BACK TO 90's PARTY →
  347 Moreau Street, Marksville
  9:00 pm

Saturday October 3

• Couyons of Comedy →
  Fox Theatre, 111 South Washington, Marksville
  7:00 pm

Friday October 9

• Jena at Marksville →
  Marksville High School, 407 W Bon Temp, Marksville
  7:00 pm

Saturday October 10

• 2026 Healing Tribal Strong Rez Run 5K Donations →
  150 Melacon Road, Marksville
  7:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 23

• Virtual Power Hour- Attendance
  Avoyelles Parish Marksville, LA 71351
  5:30 pm

Friday September 25

• A Symposium “Avoyelles and America’s 250 Year Journey →
  LSU AgCenter, 8592 Highway 1, Mansura
  1:00 pm
• A Symposium "Avoyelles and America's 250 Year Journey →
  LSU AgCenter, 8592 Highway 1, Mansura
  1:00 pm
• Marksville at Avoyelles →
  Avoyelles, 287 Main St, Moreauville
  7:00 pm

Saturday September 26

• Sale’ing on the Bayou →
  Cottonport LA
  7:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Earlier on September 18, 2026, satellite...
  Earlier on September 18, 2026, satellite detections indicate a probable active fire affecting roughly 1,490 acres in Rapides and Vernon Parishes,… (Nextdoor )

• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Marksville. Apply here.
• Elior posted a job opening for Utility Worker in Marksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marksville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Cottonport

• Louisiana fire chief arrested over scrap with police chief agrees to resolve misconduct case (nola.com)

Pineville

• Louisiana Christian University announces 2026 homecoming dates (cenlanow.com)
• Wanted fugitive apprehended in criminal sexual conduct investigation involving juveniles (rapidesparishjournal.com)
• Remembering LeAnn 'Pig' Dixon (rapidesparishjournal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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