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MORGAN CITY, La. — The ongoing discussion surrounding the Avoca property on Avoca Island has intensified as the Singleton family continues to raise concerns about historical land ownership, inheritance rights, and mineral interests tied to long-standing family property in St. Mary Parish.

Family representatives maintain that portions of their ancestral land were once held within the family and later became part of a series of complex transactions involving outside entities over multiple decades. They argue that questions remain about documentation, communication with heirs, and whether all legal processes were fully transparent.

Mr. Wilson B. Singleton, Duck Hunting on Singleton Island.Now called “Avoca Island in Morgan City .LA

“We are seeking clarity, truth, and accountability regarding what happened to our family land,” a family spokesperson said. “This is about legacy and ensuring future generations understand their rightful history.”

Avoca Island, located near Morgan City, has long reflected broader patterns seen across coastal Louisiana, where family-owned land, agricultural use, and oil and mineral development often overlap within complex legal and environmental histories.

Civil Rights Advocacy Joins the Conversation

The discussion has now expanded with the involvement of civil rights organization True Healing Under God, which has expressed support for the Singleton family’s call for transparency and historical review of land records.

Civil rights activist John C. Barnett has also joined the effort, citing the need for community awareness and fair examination of land ownership histories affecting families across the region.

Community Rally Scheduled

A public gathering titled “Is Our Land Justice Rally” is scheduled for April 11, 2026 at 12:00 noon. The event is hosted by True Healing Under God and organized by community leaders Lester Wheeler and Michelle Sparrow, alongside supporting advocates.

The rally will take place at Mt. Era Baptist Church.

Organizers say the event will focus on land justice, inheritance rights, and increasing public awareness about historical property disputes affecting local families.

“This is about giving people a platform to speak and be heard,” organizers said. “We want transparency, education, and unity in addressing long-standing land concerns.”

Broader Legal and Historical Context

Experts note that land and mineral disputes in coastal Louisiana often involve decades of layered ownership changes, inheritance divisions, and evolving property records influenced by erosion and resource development. These factors can make resolution complex and heavily dependent on detailed legal documentation.

While no formal resolution has been announced in the Singleton family’s case, renewed public attention has sparked broader community discussion about land preservation, historical accountability, and property rights across South Louisiana.

As the April 11 rally approaches, Avoca Island remains at the center of an ongoing regional conversation about land, legacy, and justice.