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Semien is arrested for fraud

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Monday, April 20, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor An investigation of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of contractor fraud. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the lengthy investigation, which began in 2025, revealed that Joseph J.
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House approves $47 billion state budget proposal

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Monday, April 20, 2026
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana House of Representatives, on Thursday, voted to approve a financially responsible $47 billion state budget that avoids raising taxes for the year beginning July 1, 2026 and speeds up investment in better classrooms and more high-paying jobs in Louisiana.
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At the Library

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Monday, April 20, 2026
On Monday, April 20, we’re offering free computer classes! Join us for an AI class from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a Computer Tutor session from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your own device and get personalized assistance.
2001 - This photo was taken of City Cash not long after the Redlich family took over the business.

2001 - This photo was taken of City Cash not long after the Redlich family took over the business.

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Local landmark gone: The rise and fall of City Cash Grocery

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Monday, April 20, 2026
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor The long-standing structure known to generations of Basile residents as City Cash was demolished on Tuesday, April 7, bringing an end to more than seven decades of history at the corner of U.S. Highway 190 and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, April 20, 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: •Quinn Oneal Lewis Jr.
Sam LaFleur (left) and Haylee Dupre (right) are pictured as they display the state runner-up trophies in powerlifting. Both are senior captains for this year’s Sacred Heart teams. (Photo courtesy of Misty Parker)

Sam LaFleur (left) and Haylee Dupre (right) are pictured as they display the state runner-up trophies in powerlifting. Both are senior captains for this year’s Sacred Heart teams. (Photo courtesy of Misty Parker)

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Council meets state runners-up

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - The boys’ and girls’ powerlifting teams from Sacred Heart who ended the season as state runners-up received proclamations from the City of Ville Platte during the city council meeting held Monday, April 13.
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Attorney issues statement

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Following the arrest of Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams in connection with alleged malfeasance in office, his attorney Todd Clemons, from Todd Clemons and Associates, issued the following statement.
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Link is confirmed

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Sources have confirmed to the Ville Platte Gazette that Rufus Searile has been linked with the recent arrest of five public officials, including Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams and Mamou Chief of Police Charles Patrick Hall.
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Agents cite subject for shooting whooping crane

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
By: ADAM EINCK LDWF Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a subject on April 13 for allegedly shooting an endangered whooping crane in Evangeline Parish. Agents cited Michael Alaniz, 49, of Chicago, Illinois, for violating the migratory bird treaty act.
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