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06/20/2026

Clarification on Status of Haas Auditorium

Friday, June 19, 2026
7:30 P.M.

As referenced in a previous post yesterday, the Haas Auditorium was OFFERED to Avoyelles Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness as a shelter for flood evacuees.

Though it remains on standby, the Haas Auditorium HAS NOT been accepted or activated by as a shelter. At this time, it is not open and there are no provisions.

We apologize for any misunderstanding or miscommunication.

REMINDER:

The City of Bunkie is collecting cleaning supplies at Bunkie Fire Station #1, located at 103 Walnut Street. Organizations, businesses, churches, civic groups, and individuals are encouraged to donate items to support cleanup and recovery efforts as floodwaters recede.

Suggested donations include:

• Mops

• Towels

• Paper towels

• Buckets

• Rubber gloves

• Disinfecting cleaners (such as 409)

• Bleach

• Trash bags

• Sponges and scrub brushes

Additional cleaning and recovery supplies are also welcome.

Thanks to everyone who has generously donated this far!

Bunkie Has Been Blessed (Now, How Can We Help?)On Thursday, June 18, 2026, a day that will not be easily forgotten, Bunk...
06/19/2026

Bunkie Has Been Blessed (Now, How Can We Help?)

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, a day that will not be easily forgotten, Bunkie was blessed beyond words to be spared the worst of the catastrophic flooding that devastated much of Avoyelles Parish.

Throughout the day, as events unfolded, Mayor Brenda Sampson and the Bunkie City Council remained in contact with Joey Frank, Director of the Avoyelles Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, offering the Haas Auditorium as an evacuation shelter and standing by to provide whatever assistance might be required.

In addition, the City of Bunkie prepared jambalaya for first responders and evacuees from across Avoyelles Parish. At the time of this post, 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, Bunkie Fire Chief Nick Ducote and members of the Bunkie Fire Department are assisting with the evacuation of residents from Dupont Nursing Home.

To further support our fellow Avoyelleans affected by the flooding, the City of Bunkie will begin collecting cleaning supplies at Bunkie Fire Station #1, located at 103 Walnut Street. Organizations, businesses, churches, civic groups, and individuals are encouraged to donate items to support cleanup and recovery efforts as floodwaters recede.

Suggested donations include:

• Mops

• Towels

• Paper towels

• Buckets

• Rubber gloves

• Disinfecting cleaners (such as 409)

• Bleach

• Trash bags

• Sponges and scrub brushes

Additional cleaning and recovery supplies are also welcome.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with all those affected by this catastrophe. While Bunkie was fortunate to be spared the worst, many of our neighbors were not. Now is the time for us to come together and help our fellow Avoyelleans as they begin the long road to recovery.

Happy Juneteenth! 🇺🇸In observance of the federal holiday, Bunkie City Hall and City Court will be closed Friday, June 19...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! 🇺🇸

In observance of the federal holiday, Bunkie City Hall and City Court will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026. Administrative Offices will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026.

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“Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won; you earn it and win it every generation.”

- Coretta Scott King
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Juneteenth History

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.

Sandbags Available in Bunkie Sandbags are available for Bunkie residents at the city barn located on E. Oak St. Able-bod...
06/16/2026

Sandbags Available in Bunkie

Sandbags are available for Bunkie residents at the city barn located on E. Oak St.

Able-bodied residents must bag their own sand. Help will be available for the elderly. Homebound citizens may call 346-6678 for assistance.

Be prepared and stay safe!

“Operation Blight Fight” Update: First of 23 Abandoned Structures Demolished112 North Elm StreetThe first of twenty-thre...
06/12/2026

“Operation Blight Fight” Update: First of 23 Abandoned Structures Demolished

112 North Elm Street

The first of twenty-three (23) abandoned and dilapidated structures identified for demolition and removal is now being cleared as part of the City of Bunkie’s “Operation Blight Fight” initiative.

These unsafe, unsightly, and property-devaluing structures are being addressed through a $250,000 grant secured by Mayor Brenda C. Sampson and the Bunkie City Council to improve neighborhoods and enhance community safety.

Mayor Sampson stated, “This is the culmination of four years of hard work and dedication. I would like to thank the Bunkie City Council, City Hall staff, and Pan American Engineers for their efforts in making this major blight-abatement initiative a reality.”

The demolition of these properties represents a significant step toward revitalizing the community, improving the quality of life for residents, and creating a cleaner, safer, and more attractive Bunkie.

06/01/2026

📅🌽 Pick up a copy of the official Corn Festival weekend schedule at The Depot or Town Hall!
Don’t miss a single event, band, contest, or activity this weekend 🎉

05/27/2026

🎟️🌽 Early Bird Tickets go on sale June 1st!

Grab yours at The Depot or Town Hall and get ready for a weekend full of Corn Festival fun! 🎡🔥

Memorial Day 2026* 🇺🇸Falling on Monday, May 25 this year, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Much like J...
05/22/2026

Memorial Day 2026* 🇺🇸

Falling on Monday, May 25 this year, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Much like July 4 or Labor Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday, and banks, credit unions, government offices, and the post office are closed in observance.

Families often use the three-day weekend as an opportunity to host backyard cookouts or spend the day at the beach to kick off the summer season.

Memorial Day, however, is a designated day of remembrance for U.S. military personnel and intended to honor those who've given their lives in honor service to their country.

Enjoy the day, but remember those who made it possible. 🙏🏼
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* Bunkie City Hall and City Court will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

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