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EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, February 10, 2025

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

Basile Mardi Gras runners are shown above during last year’s festivities. (Photo by Tonya Ortego)

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Basile Mardi Gras Association announces 2025 schedule

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Monday, February 10, 2025

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor The Basile Mardi Gras Association is proud to announce its 2025 Mardi Gras schedule, promising a lively and unforgettable season filled with parades, music, and cherished traditions.

Fr. J. Patrick Hough, S.J., the new executive director of Grand Coteau Retreats, is pictured on the left as he points out proposed renderings of the new master plan of Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House and St. Charles College. Also pictured, from left, are Fr. Alex Lançon, parochial vicar of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church; Mickey Johnson; and Jay Johnson. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Reigniting the exercises

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Monday, February 10, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor Have you ever had a moment that changed your life in an instant? Iñigo of Loyola had such a moment when he was struck in the leg with a cannonball while fighting the French in the Battle of Pamplona.

Second annual Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras is held

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

The Second Annual Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras was held this past weekend. Members of the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission, KVPI Radio, the Boggy Bayou Festival, and other members of the parish made the trip to participate in the festivities.

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Ballot is set for March election

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor Three candidates signed up to be on the ballot in Evangeline Parish for the March 29 election. Geno Delafose, a Democrat from Eunice, and Ricky L. Duhon, a Democrat from Basile, qualified in the special election for Constable in Ward 2.

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EPPJ hears update on homestead exemption, solar farm

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter During its February meeting, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury heard updates on a new law regarding homestead exemption and updates on a solar project coming to the Faubourg area.

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EPSO conducts DUI patrols

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Department, in January 2025, conducted a saturated patrol in the parish looking for impaired drivers. Deputies were looking for traffic infractions to conduct a stop for safety purposes.

Gaga’s General Store Grand Opening held

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Gaga’s General Store Grand Opening held

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

A grand opening/ribbon cutting was held Saturday, February 1, for Gaga’s General Store, in the Beaver community. It was a great and beautiful sunny day for the occasion with a crowd of over 250 people, which made it a wonderful day for the new owners.

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Canada throws temper tantrum over tariffs

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

In the first two weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump is acting quickly and following through on his campaign promises.

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Mamou Elementary names honor students for second nine-weeks

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Mamou Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the second nine weeks grading period as follows: Pre-K: Perfect Attendance - Averi Semien, Byrdie McDaniel, Charli Reed, Ellison Fontenot, Grace Durgin and Karlyn Lewis.

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