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Amayah Bertrand, LSUE Education Student of the Year

Amayah Bertrand, LSUE Education Student of the Year

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Bertrand is Education Student of the Year

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor EUNICE - Amayah Bertrand has been named LSU Eunice’s 2024 Education Student of the Year—an honor that celebrates not only academic excellence but also her passion for the teaching profession.
Tanner Arnaud, LSUE Student Employee of the Year

Tanner Arnaud, LSUE Student Employee of the Year

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Arnaud is outstanding student employee

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor EUNICE - Louisiana State University at Eunice recently honored Basile High School graduate Tanner Arnaud with its prestigious Outstanding Student Employee of the Year award.
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Breaking News

Sacred Heart issues closure notice

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
While the High School Athletic Ceremony remains as recently scheduled, after the advisement of the National Weather Service and our local OEP, school will be closed tomorrow, May 7th and pending for Thursday, May 8th. Seniors will be notified regarding graduation practice.
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Breaking News

Public school closure is announced

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Evangeline Parish School Closure announcement for 5-7-2025 In communication with our local 911/Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) and based upon the most recent National Weather Service (NWS) forecast, indicating the likelihood of extremely strong thunderstorms and the potential for dangerous...
National Day of Prayer is observed

National Day of Prayer is observed

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National Day of Prayer is observed

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
National Day of Prayer was held with local observances at Hundredfold Coffee in Ville Platte and at the Turkey Creek Village Hall. This unique gathering of a community across the United States on the first Thursday of May includes prayers for community leaders and national and world leaders.
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Sonnier is arrested for crimes against elderly

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
A suspect is in jail following alleged charges committed against an elderly victim. On March 12, 2024, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office was notified of a theft of property in the L’Anse Aux Pailles Rd area of Chatagnier.
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Beloved Mamou physician Dr. Wayne LaHaye passes away at 86

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
Staff Report Beloved long-time local physician Dr. Wayne LaHaye passed away Thursday, May 1, at the age of 86. A native of Vidrine, Dr. LaHaye dedicated his life to serving his community and caring for his patients at Vidrine Community Clinic and Savoy Medical Center into his 80s.
Pictured from left to right: Superintendent’s secretary Angelia Arvie, Teacher Quality Supervisor Grace Vidrine Sibley, Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Honoree Pauline Toussaint, Title I Director Maryann Fontenot, and Support Personnel Coordinator Sherral Tezeno. (Photo by Tone Tezeno)

Pictured from left to right: Superintendent’s secretary Angelia Arvie, Teacher Quality Supervisor Grace Vidrine Sibley, Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Honoree Pauline Toussaint, Title I Director Maryann Fontenot, and Support Personnel Coordinator Sherral Tezeno. (Photo by Tone Tezeno)

Toussaint is named finalist for Louisiana Outstanding School Support Employee Award

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Monday, May 5, 2025
VILLE PLATTE — Pauline Toussaint, media lab secretary for Evangeline Parish Schools, has been named one of ten finalists for the Louisiana Department of Education’s prestigious Outstanding School Support Employee (SSE) Award.
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