The Pineville City Council appointed John Marcase as Interim Councilman for District 4 during its January 2026 meeting, following the retirement of longtime council member Tom Bouchie.

Marcase currently serves as the public relations and marketing coordinator for Rapides Regional Medical Center. He previously worked as an award-winning sports editor and assistant managing editor at The Town Talk, bringing decades of local media and communications experience to the role.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in management and marketing from Louisiana College. Marcase also serves as president of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association and is a board member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation.

A lifelong Pineville resident, Marcase has deep ties to the community through its schools, churches, and local businesses. He is also a longtime coach for Pineville Junior High and Ward 9 sports programs.

Marcase will serve as interim councilman for District 4 until a permanent replacement is selected.