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Serie is named interim head coach

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Monday, June 23, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Roy Serie was announced as interim head football coach of the Ville Platte High Bulldogs during the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting held Wednesday, June 18. “I want to thank God for this opportunity,” Serie stated.

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PILOT program is approved by EPPJ

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Monday, June 23, 2025

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor VILLE PLATTE - After much discussion, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, during a special meeting held Thursday, July 19, approved Recurrent Energy’s Zydeco Project PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) proposal.

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Amendments to dog at large ordinance are proposed in Turkey Creek

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Monday, June 23, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor TURKEY CREEK - During its meeting held Tuesday, June 17, the Turkey Creek Village Council voted to propose amendments to its dog at large ordinance. The council will hold a public hearing on the issue before its next meeting on Tuesday, July 15, at 5:20 p.m.

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At the Library

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Our Summer Reading programs are in full swing now. Here’s one more thank you to our sponsors. Your support in our efforts to keep kids excited about learning, doing, and reading during the summer is admirable and appreciated!

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, June 23, 2025

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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ATM theft is reported

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Friday, June 20, 2025

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 0200 hours, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office responded to an alarm activation located at the Bayou One Stop (4730 US HWY 167N) in the Turkey Creek area.

Golf instruction is offered at local academy

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Swing Masters Golf Academy provides year-round access to golf instruction, mentorship, and personal development to underserved youth of the surrounding communities.

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Special meeting is set for tonight

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Police Jury will hold a special meeting today, June 19, at 5 p.m. inside the Police Jury Meeting Room located in the Evangeline Parish Courthouse.

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Sewer rate increases are tabled

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor CHATAIGNIER - Proposed increases to the sewer rates were tabled during the Chataignier Village Council meeting, held Monday, June 16.

DANNY GRANGER -- A New Orleans native and Grace King High School product, Granger carved out an impressive 10-year career in the NBA, including an All-Star Game appearance, after playing collegiately at Bradley and New Mexico. (Photo courtesy of LSWA)

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Granger sparkled at every level by doing things the right way in every aspect

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

By: BILL BUMGARNER Written for the LSWA Enshrinement in an athletic Hall of Fame most times requires a high level of success over a lengthy period of time.

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