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Arrest is made for attempted courtroom contraband

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported an arrest of a suspect in connection with attempted introduction of contraband into a courtroom.

Police jury stresses tax renewal

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter Evangeline Parish Police Jury President Kevin Veillon, during the police jury meeting held Monday, July 6, issued a warning to residents of the parish regarding a two-percent sales tax renewal, which accounts for 26 percent of governmental fund revenues, and...

Parish sees uptick in LEAP scores

By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana students achieved the highest overall Mastery+ rate in state history, according to new assessment data released, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE).

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.

Sheriff’s Posse hosts St. Jude Trail Ride

Staff Report WASHINGTON — The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Mounted Posse held its 21st Annual St. Jude Woods Trail Ride on Saturday, April 25, drawing supporters from across the area for a day of fellowship and fundraising in support of a worthy cause.

Jiu-Jitsu students place at tournament

Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu took six competitors to a tournament at Gladiators Academy in Youngsville. The group ended the tournament with 12 wins and 3 losses in 15 matches and received three gold medals and two silver medals.

Mamou residents are arrested for DWI on water

By: ADAM EINCK LDWF In support of Operation Dry Water and in partnership with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Louisiana State Police (LSP), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division arrested 13 boaters statewide for alleged driving or operating a vessel...

Louisiana revenues climb in May, trail last year’s pace

By: MISTY CASTILLE The Center Square (The Center Square) – Louisiana tax collections increased in May compared with the previous month, but major state revenues remain hundreds of millions of dollars below last year’s pace, according to the latest figures from the Department of Revenue May Net...

City celebrates 4th of July

The City of Ville Platte held its 3rd Annual Celebration of Independence on Friday, July 3, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. The event featured live musical performances from Geno Delafose, David Sylvester, and Roi Chip Anthony.

Storm debris is cleared

Another round of strong weather passed through the area on Wednesday, July 1, causing several trees to fall. One tree, in Ville Platte, according to reports, fell on a power line causing a power outage across areas of the city.