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.
I’ve received numerous calls, text messages, and Facebook messages regarding the D-SNAP program. I understand many people are frustrated, and I certainly understand the disappointment.
However, I want to clarify one important fact: the State of Louisiana does not determine who is eligible for D-SNAP. The eligibility requirements are established by the federal government, not the state, and I have no authority to change those rules.
My role was simply to support bringing the D-SNAP program to our parish. The decision I had was whether to participate in the program—not who qualifies. In fact, some parishes chose not to participate at all, and after seeing the frustration directed at local officials, I understand why they made that decision.
If you believe the federal eligibility requirements are unfair or should be changed, I encourage you to contact your U.S. Representative or U.S. Senators, as they are the ones who can advocate for changes at the federal level.
I will always listen to respectful concerns and do everything I can to help when it’s within my authority. But please understand that sending insults or threats to state officials over federal rules will not change the outcome.
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The SNAP eligibility changes were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025. The final votes were largely along party lines. Senate (July 1, 2025) * Final vote: 51–50 * Republicans: 50 voted Yes, while 3 Republicans voted No: * Rand Paul * Susan Collins * Thom Tillis * Democrats: All Democrats voted No. * Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the bill. House of Representatives (Final Passage, July 3, 2025) * Final vote: 218–214 * Republicans: 218 voted Yes. * Democrats: 212 voted No. * Two Republicans and two Democrats did not vote on final passage.
I hate they giving you a hard time about this. But I do thank you for getting bf dsnap for us affected by Arthur. Dsnap has an income limit and most people are not pleased with it. But that’s out of your hands.
So sad 🤦🏾♀️
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🚧 Road Closure Notice – LA 115 (North of Hessmer) 🚧
Please be advised that LA 115 will be closed beginning Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. through Friday, July 31, 2026, approximately ¼ mile south of Large Road, while DOTD replaces cross drain pipes.
A signed detour will be in place through Mansura and Marksville to help motorists safely reach their destinations.
Please allow extra travel time, use caution in the work zone, and follow all posted detour signs. Thank you for your patience while these improvements are completed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Can you tell me of potential road closure in the Moncla area?
No matter how many times u tell me i still forget 🤣🤣 did it twice in one day!
Everyone drive safely!
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Extended for Avoyelles & St. Landry Residents
Good news for those impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur.
FEMA and the State of Louisiana have extended operations at the Disaster Recovery Center in Plaucheville through Friday, July 24 to provide additional time for residents to receive in-person assistance.
If you live in Avoyelles or St. Landry Parish and suffered storm damage, you can visit the center to:
* Apply for FEMA disaster assistance
* Check the status of your application
* Ask questions about available federal and state resources
* Meet with FEMA, State of Louisiana, and U.S. Small Business Administration representatives
📍 Plaucheville Community Center
245 LA Hwy. 1181
Plaucheville, LA 71362
🗓 July 20–24
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
No appointment is necessary.
You can also apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
If you haven’t applied yet, I encourage you to do so. Even if you’re unsure whether you qualify, it’s important to register so FEMA can evaluate your situation.
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Important Information for Anyone Affected by Tropical Storm Arthur
I’ve heard from many residents who are concerned that applying for FEMA assistance will automatically require them to purchase flood insurance. That is NOT true.
If your home was damaged by Tropical Storm Arthur, you should apply for FEMA assistance. Simply applying does not mean you will be required to buy flood insurance.
Flood insurance is generally only required if:
* You receive FEMA assistance for flood damage and
* Your property is located in a high-risk flood zone.
If flood insurance is required, FEMA has programs to help make coverage available.
Even if you do not qualify for flood damage assistance, you may still be eligible for other types of FEMA assistance.
Please don’t let misinformation keep you from applying. If your home or property was damaged as a result of Tropical Storm Arthur, I strongly encourage you to submit an application and see what assistance you may qualify for. We want every eligible family in Avoyelles Parish to receive the help they deserve. ... See MoreSee Less
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And the Reflecting Pool still got more money than our entire state. No one is coming to help and it’s time you’re honest with your people about it. When you’ve become so radicalized to the golden calf that your own people are suffering, it’s quite a testament, Daryl.
What is the turnaround time for FEMA to contact you. It’s been 7 days for my son that I applied for him?
Will this effect us having to pay back when we file income tax
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Yesterday, I lost an old seatmate and a dear friend, Senator Larry Selders.
Larry was a genuinely kind man and someone I was proud to call a friend. We shared a lot of good times over the years. I had the privilege of introducing him to hunting, and I’ll never forget being there when he harvested his first deer. Before we even climbed down from the stand, the first thing he did was call his wife and his boys—the people he loved more than anything—to share the excitement. That moment said everything about the kind of husband, father, and man he was.
What I’ll miss most is his contagious smile and the kindness he showed to everyone he met. I will always be grateful for the memories and the friendship we shared.
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Sorry to hear My sympathy...
So sorry for your loss
What a beautiful story. Praying for Larry's family especially and all those who loved him. Gentle leader 💜
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Today we celebrate the birth of the greatest nation in the world and honor the courage and sacrifice of those who secured our freedom 250 years ago.
As we enjoy time with family and friends, let’s never forget that freedom is a blessing worth protecting.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and blessed Independence Day.
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Happy 250th 4th of July to all of you !!!!
Happy 4th
Happy 4th🇺🇸
Many of you have been asking what FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) actually covers. This fact sheet provides a good overview of the types of assistance that may be available if our parish receives a federal disaster declaration.
Please remember: FEMA assistance is intended to help with uninsured or underinsured disaster-related losses and serious needs—it is not meant to replace insurance or make you whole. Assistance can include temporary housing, home repairs, personal property, transportation, medical expenses, child care, and other disaster-related needs, depending on eligibility.
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Question, so after receiving funds from fema for any flood related disaster, it is required to have flood insurance afterwards? Is this mandatory? What happens if it’s not followed through by the home owner?
Stacey Dubea
Kaylie Hebert Bordelon IF we are declared disaster!
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This is welcome news for Louisiana and for the families working to recover from the devastating flooding.
I want to sincerely thank Governor Jeff Landry for his leadership and relentless efforts to secure this disaster assistance. I also want to thank Louisiana’s entire congressional delegation for working together on behalf of our state, along with the dedicated staff at GOHSEP who worked around the clock to document damages, coordinate assessments, and help make this declaration possible.
This was truly a team effort involving federal, state, and local partners, and I’m grateful to everyone who helped ensure the needs of our communities were heard.
Now, we continue the important work of helping our families, farmers, businesses, and communities recover. We are not finished—but today is an important step forward.
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there is no cap on the IA (individual assistance ) request that we sent in. There’s only an applicant cap.
Great start, but we need to be declared a Federal Disaster Area so people without flood insurance can make claims on their homes
Does it go to the state of Louisiana or to the flood victims 🤔
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I want to sincerely thank every farmer who took the time to complete the Agricultural Flood Damage Survey.
Your responses were instrumental in helping FEMA and our state partners understand the devastating impact of Tropical Storm Arthur on agriculture in Avoyelles Parish.
The numbers in this report are significant, but we also know they do not reflect the full extent of the damage. Many producers are still assessing their losses, and some fields remain underwater. Unfortunately, we expect the actual agricultural losses to be much greater than what is currently shown.
Every survey submitted strengthened our case for disaster assistance and helped ensure our farming community’s voice was heard.
Thank you for your resilience, your hard work, and for taking the time to complete the survey. We will continue fighting to secure every available resource to help our farmers recover.
God bless our farmers, and thank you for all you do to feed our communities.
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Can we still complete the survey? If so, I need the link. Thank you.
We never heard anything about this. We had some crop damage too.
Thank you Daryl for everything!!
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