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Resolutions are passed for tax renewal elections

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish Police Jury, during its meeting on Monday, September 14, approved two resolutions for a special election.
Kevin Naquin (right) accepts his commemorative poster from Mamou Cajun Music Festival Association Vice President Kade Verrette (left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Kevin Naquin (right) accepts his commemorative poster from Mamou Cajun Music Festival Association Vice President Kade Verrette (left). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Naquin is honored; Faulk wins scholarship

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor MAMOU - Kevin Naquin was the honoree of the 53rd Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival, which began on Friday, September 11.
Eric Guillory is pictured as he collects one of the seven Tournoi rings that represent the seven enemies of cotton during the qualifications held Sunday, September 13. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Eric Guillory is pictured as he collects one of the seven Tournoi rings that represent the seven enemies of cotton during the qualifications held Sunday, September 13. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Guillory, three others qualify for running of Tournoi

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - With the running of the Louisiana Tournoi four weeks away, qualifications for the event were held at the Industrial Park track on Sunday, September 13. Eric Guillory was the leading qualifier after three runs as he caught a total of 18 rings.
Lacy LaGrange, former head softball coach at Mamou High School, is pictured with a buck she killed on a recent hunting trip. (Photo submitted)

Lacy LaGrange, former head softball coach at Mamou High School, is pictured with a buck she killed on a recent hunting trip. (Photo submitted)

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LaGrange enjoys getting younger generation involved in hunting

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Hunting is normally a right of passage for young boys into adulthood and is also normally an all boys’ club. But, one local female is doing her best to change the narrative and get more young girls involved.
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Teal Season opens in Louisiana on Sept. 19, LDWF announces

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: TREY ILES LDWF The 2026 statewide September teal hunting season begins Saturday (Sept. 19) and runs through Sept. 27, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.
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Hunting Licenses, Permits, and Tags

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Residents and nonresident hunters age 18 or older must have a Basic Hunting License to hunt, take, possess or transport any wild birds or quadrupeds (for which hunting is permitted and seasons are opened).
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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: •Tyler Guidroz, 22, was arrested September 8, 2026, for failure to appear for court.
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Archery season to begin Sept. 19 in four areas

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
By: TREY ILES LDWF Archery season in four Louisiana deer areas will begin Saturday (Sept. 19), including Deer Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. Archery seasons in the other state deer areas will begin Oct. 1.
Attorney Chris Ludeau (right) was sworn in as the Magistrate for the Town of Mamou prior to the council meeting held Wednesday, September 9. He was sworn in by District Judge, 13th Judicial District, Division A Marcus Fontenot (left).

Attorney Chris Ludeau (right) was sworn in as the Magistrate for the Town of Mamou prior to the council meeting held Wednesday, September 9. He was sworn in by District Judge, 13th Judicial District, Division A Marcus Fontenot (left).

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Certain alley ways are abandoned; new magistrate is sworn

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Monday, September 14, 2026
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During the September 9, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, approved the abandonment of the alley ways between Fontenot and Celestine streets and Country and Duplechin lanes.
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