Avoyelles Parish Solid Waste Information
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LET ME HELP OUR COMMUNITIES. LET’S GROW AVOYELLES PARISH.
As a life-long resident of Avoyelles Parish, I am committed to making the parish a place where families can flourish and kids won’t have to move away to find a job. With my experience as an entrepreneur, I know how to create jobs and opportunities. I’ll work hard in Baton Rouge to grow our job base and give every one of us a chance to succeed.
LET’S STOP WASTEFUL SPENDING
Politicians in Baton Rouge are risking our future to fund their wasteful ways. I will use my knowledge as a successful job creator to force government to live within its means, cut our taxes and give the citizens something back for their tax dollars.
I SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS
I know firsthand the schools in Avoyelles Parish and across the state. I understand the importance of giving parents and students the chance to achieve their dreams. I support giving every student a strong start, high expectations, effective teachers and quality schools.
I WANT TO PRESERVE OUR WAY OF LIFE
My Christian values guide me every day. I am pro-life and committed to protecting the rights of the unborn. As a sportsman, I will defend the Second Amendment and will fight to protect the rights and culture of our community.
Thank you to everyone who weighed in on the possibility of a data center at the Port of Simmesport. I posted this poll because I wanted to hear directly from the people who live here. My family and I live in Avoyelles Parish, too, and we care about what this could mean for our community.
As of November 12, the poll received 1,029 responses, including 927 from people who said they live in Avoyelles Parish. Here’s how those local respondents answered:
• 48.2% supported the idea (447)
• 44.2% opposed it (410)
• 7.6% wanted more information before deciding (70)
Local respondents were closely divided. Just over half (53%) expected a positive impact on our parish economy. At the same time, 56% had little or no confidence that the project’s costs would stay off their electric bills, and 54% were somewhat or very concerned about river water use.
Electric bills and reliability ranked first among the issues people selected, followed by river water use and water quality, then permanent jobs and wages for local residents.
This was a voluntary poll, so these numbers reflect the people who chose to respond. If a company brings forward a proposal, residents deserve clear answers about who would pay for the power the facility needs, how much river water it would use, how water quality would be protected, and how many permanent jobs it would bring and what those jobs would pay.
I want to assure you that I’ll insist on getting those answers out to the public before any data center project is approved for the port. Residents should have time to review the details, ask questions, and be heard before a decision is made.
I appreciate everyone who spoke up, whichever way you answered. I asked because your input matters, and I’ll keep listening.
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Do you promise to not sign a NDA?
I here for growth and opportunity the Port at Simmesport has so much possibilities but is very under used. Now is a data Center the best option there I don’t know I think a manufacturing plant of some type would be better and would bring in more permant jobs once built. Now the part of me that looks to the future says a data center is the future but only if they help and fund the majority of a new power plant in Avoyelles Parish that would give jobs a multiple fronts for Avoyelles and would ultimately bring down electric bills and make our power grid more reliable. On a side note what ever happened with hydro power plants on the Red River incorporated into the existing Lock and Dams?
If this was built in Simmesport in two years time simmesport would be three times bigger than Marksville in every aspect
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Important Economic Development Poll for Avoyelles Parish
I’d like to hear from Avoyelles Parish residents. If we had the opportunity to bring a large data center to the port in Simmesport, would you support it?
I want to know what matters most to you, whether it’s local jobs, electric rates, river water use, or something else. Whether you’re for it, against it, or need more information, I’d appreciate hearing from you.
Please take a minute to fill out the poll. The link is in the comments below.
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Here’s the poll. If you live in Avoyelles Parish, I’d appreciate your input. poll.daryldeshotel.com/?src=avoyellestoday
I would want the developer to publicly disclose its generator plans, air-emissions estimates, cooling-water requirements, wastewater discharge plans, and projected noise levels at nearby homes and Then ask the public what we think
Where will you be 20 years from now without it? How do you support and grow your community. What about the next generation? Like it or not, opportunity does not knock on the door very often. The data center will be built. The only question is where.
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$4 MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF AVOYELLES PARISH!
I’m excited to announce that the Port of Avoyelles has been awarded $4 million in federal funding for a new Multimodal Truck-to-Barge Grain Transfer Facility in Simmesport!
This project will help our farmers get their products to market more efficiently, strengthen our agricultural economy, create opportunities for new jobs, and position Avoyelles Parish for future industrial growth.
I want to personally thank the Avoyelles Parish Port Commission for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to moving our parish forward:
* Jason Bordelon – Chairman
* Scott Williams – Vice Chairman
* Andre Webb – Treasurer
* Patrick Deshotels – Commissioner
* Chris Lacour – Commissioner
* Obie Ryland – Port Director
I’m truly thankful for their partnership. Teamwork is what it took to bring this project to fruition, and it’s that same spirit of cooperation that will continue to move Avoyelles Parish forward.
But what excites me most is that THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING!
There are a lot of exciting things we’re working on behind the scenes, and I’m hopeful we’ll have even more great news to share in the months ahead.
We’re laying the groundwork for long-term economic growth, new opportunities, and a brighter future for our parish. Projects like this don’t happen overnight, but with the right partnerships, persistence, and a shared vision, we can accomplish great things.
I truly believe Avoyelles Parish is on the verge of some exciting opportunities, and I’m proud to be part of the team working to make them happen.
We’re just getting started. Our best days are still ahead of us!
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Are you saying the farmers will unload their grain directly on the barge at this site and will not have to go through the Lettsworth grain elevator or any elevator and they will weigh the trucks and sample the grain ?
Should build a oil terminal or data center
Great hopefully local contractors get the opportunity to bid on these projects
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Today I flew to meet with the good people at Love Acadiana. Along the way, I spotted a cross below me—and on the flight home, I saw another.
To me, those two crosses were a reminder of God’s work being done through people willing to serve others. I thought about what Love Acadiana and Building a Better Avoyelles were able to accomplish together during the flood, helping our neighbors through a difficult time.
That spirit of service continues as Love Acadiana plans a Thanksgiving giveaway to bless more families.
I’m grateful for this partnership and for everyone who gives their time, resources, and heart to helping others. Faith in action. God’s work. 🙏
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My dad dug this lake
If you’re ever flying over highway 114 in Mansura around Easter, my neighbor leaves a cross shape of grass in her field growing wildflowers for the bees. It’s beautiful!
Thanks for coming to see us and sharing these great sights. God is good! 🙌
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AVOYELLES VOTES: Early voting is happening NOW through Tuesday, October 27!
As your State Representative, I want to make sure you are fully prepared before heading to the polls . Be on the lookout in today’s Journal newspaper for this plain-language flyer that summarizes the 10 constitutional amendments for your consideration.
Take a few minutes to review and make your plan to vote this week Oct 20-27 (excluding Sunday) or on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.
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Please advise which amendment is for the animal shelter.
Journal is only published EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY.
And let’s steer clear of idolatry when we do.
Progress you can see in Avoyelles Parish!
I took these aerial photos of the new Avoyelles Community Education Center, the new show arena, and the start of our new ball fields. All of these projects are underway, with the main buildings expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Together, these projects represent more than $20 million in federal and state investment in our parish—creating opportunities for education, recreation, and community events for generations to come.
This is action, not just words. I’m proud to help move Avoyelles forward and grateful to everyone working to make these projects a reality.
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I’m in Rapides so we have the best State Rep Mike Johnson but I think you are a close 2nd😀-appreciate all you do for your constituents and our state!
Where is this located?
Any idea who going to provide all the signage for the facility? We would love the opportunity!
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I enjoyed a wonderful evening at LSUA’s Shrimp Jam last night. It was great to visit with friends and see our community come together in support of LSUA.
A special thank-you to my friend Verge Ausberry, LSU’s Vice President and Director of Athletics, for serving as the keynote speaker.
As a fellow LSUA Foundation board member, I’ve seen the time and effort my fellow board members put into making this event a success. I appreciate their hard work and dedication, along with the Foundation staff and everyone who helped bring the evening together.
We’re fortunate to have LSUA right here in Central Louisiana, creating opportunities for our students and strengthening our region.
Geaux Generals!
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Thanks for your support.
It has been a busy few weeks for economic development in Louisiana, and I wanted to take a minute to highlight a few announcements I was fortunate to attend.
I joined state and local leaders for the announcement of Hyundai’s new $5.8 billion steel mill in Ascension Parish — the first fully integrated steel mill to be built in the United States in more than 60 years. This is a historic investment for Louisiana and another sign that our state is becoming increasingly competitive for major economic development projects.
I also attended announcements at the Central Louisiana Regional Port and the Natchitoches Parish Port, where both received funding through Louisiana’s FastSites program to expand their facilities and prepare for future growth.
FastSites is especially meaningful to me because I authored the legislation that created the program. The goal was simple: Louisiana cannot wait until a company is ready to build before we start preparing our sites and infrastructure. We need communities and industrial sites ready when opportunities come knocking.
It is rewarding to see that legislation now producing real investments and improvements right here in Central Louisiana.
And I haven’t forgotten about Avoyelles. I am working diligently to bring a meaningful tenant to the Avoyelles Parish Airport, and we are making good progress. There is still work to be done, but I am encouraged by where things are headed.
More to come.
Louisiana is moving forward, and I intend to make sure Avoyelles is part of that growth.
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Do you foresee anything ever happening with the Industrial Park Site in Bunkie? I believe it was part of a civil suit or something at one time but not sure about now
Id love to see some sort of industry come to Bunkie near the interstate or simmesport near the river.
Louisiana has a lot of new industry in the makings! Great job!
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