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Johnson is charged with crimes against kids

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Monday, March 3, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with indecent behavior and molestation involving juveniles.
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At the Library

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Monday, March 3, 2025
Happy Mardi Gras to one and all! The main library and all branches will be closed on Tuesday, March 4. Only the Mamou Branch Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday. The Library Board of Control and staff wish all of our patrons a safe and memorable celebration!
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Area Mardi Gras events continue

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Monday, March 3, 2025
LSN Staff Report As South Louisiana prepares for Mardi Gras 2025, several events around the area continue through Fat Tuesday. Mamou Tomorrow, March 3, the bands will perform under the traffic light at Sixth St. and Main St. DJ Rob is on from 4 to 8 p.m. Swampland Revival will be 8 to 11 p.m.
JIU-JITSU GYM OWNER SHARES PASSION FOR SPORT - Robbie Stevens (left) shared his passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu during the February 25, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotarian Kristi Enicke (center) and Rotary President Bob Manuel (right) (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

JIU-JITSU GYM OWNER SHARES PASSION FOR SPORT - Robbie Stevens (left) shared his passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu during the February 25, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotarian Kristi Enicke (center) and Rotary President Bob Manuel (right) (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Stevens shares his passion for Brazililan Jiu-Jitsu

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Monday, March 3, 2025
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Kristi Enicke invited Robert “Robbie” Stevens, owner of Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu, to be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, February 25, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
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The Marks Post: The one thing

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Monday, March 3, 2025
I have a confession to make. For some of you, or, who am I kidding, most of you, it should not come as a big surprise. I am a nerd. My latest nerd kick is watching YouTube videos related to end time prophecies.
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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, March 3, 2025
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: • Damian Jeanmard Franks, 41, St.
Logan Bergeron - State Champion 106 lbs.

Logan Bergeron - State Champion 106 lbs.

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Slamming the Competition

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BOSSIER CITY – The Basile High Bearcat wrestling team claimed its sixth State Championship title at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) State Wrestling Tournament, held on February 14-15 at the Brookshire Arena in Bossier City.
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VP officer says he has not worked since speaking at meeting

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor Officer Jamshad Fayyaz, with the Ville Platte Police Department, claims he has not worked since speaking out against Chief of Police Al Perry Thomas during the Tuesday, January 14, city council meeting.
PJAL Executive Board members pose with Governor Jeff Landry. Pictured from, left to right, are Bryan Vidrine from Evangeline Parish, Doug Rimmer from Bossier Parish, Robby Miller from Tangipahoa Parish, Governor Jeff Landry, President Craig Smith from Rapides Parish, Kenny Haymon from Vernon Parish, and PJAL Executive Director Guy Cormier from St. Martin Parish. (Photo courtesy of Zydeco Studios)

PJAL Executive Board members pose with Governor Jeff Landry. Pictured from, left to right, are Bryan Vidrine from Evangeline Parish, Doug Rimmer from Bossier Parish, Robby Miller from Tangipahoa Parish, Governor Jeff Landry, President Craig Smith from Rapides Parish, Kenny Haymon from Vernon Parish, and PJAL Executive Director Guy Cormier from St. Martin Parish. (Photo courtesy of Zydeco Studios)

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Vidrine is elected as 3rd vice president

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
BATON ROUGE — The Police Jury Association of Louisiana (PJAL) hosted its 101st Annual Convention at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge, LA, on February 12-14, 2025.
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