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Suspect is arrested
A resident of Ville Platte, 24-year-old Kearrious Marquez McCoy, faces seven counts of attempted second degree murder, three counts of illegal discharge of a firearm, two counts of attempted carjac
Victim is taken to hospital
A victim, who was shot three times, was taken to a local hospital for his injuries. No information as to extent of the injuries were known as of press time.
EPSO Arrests
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons:
EPSO works on Crimestoppers program
Evangeline Parish like most parishes are not immune to criminal activity. Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s
Boggy Bayou Festival opens
The 39th annual Boggy Bayou Festival kicked off on Thursday, May 9, with its opening ceremonies.
Budget issues in Mamou are addressed
By: HEATHER BOGARD
Associate Editor
Myers plans ground-up approach for PPHS football
By: RHETT MANUEL
Sports Editor
Blooming where planted: Bourgeois is named 2024 Woman with Heart
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