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EPPJ votes to work toward solutions for a new parish jail

After hearing from Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guilloruy during its meeting held Monday, February 7, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury voted to work toward constructing a new parish jail in t

Mamou Mardi Gras

Saturday, Feb. 26
Performing at the South End of 6th Street
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Ferral Manuel and Wild Rice

At the Library

Good news to share! Even though the mandate of mask wearing and social distancing while in the library will stay in place, we are now able to host public programs again in February!

EPPJ: Reapportionment plan is approved

During a special meeting held Tuesday, February 1, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury adopted a reapportionment plan based on the 2020 census figures.

Arrest follows accidental shooting

Pine Prairie Police, on Tuesday, January 25, received a call about an accidental shooting on Hampton Dupre Road. Upon arrival, officers found a male subject with a gunshot wound to his left thigh.