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EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

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

According to reports, a record eight inches of snow blanketed Evangeline Parish. The snowfall amount exceeded the previous record which was set in 1895. In the photo on the left is the Crucifixion statue inside the cemetery at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church as the snow continues to heavily fall on Tuesday, January 21.

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Blanketed by history

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Monday, January 27, 2025

By: TONY MARKS Editor Evangeline Parish residents woke up on the morning of Tuesday, January 21, to a blanket of snow. The frozen precipitation continued to fall throughout most of the day, and some areas got up to an estimated 8 inches of snowfall. Other locations in the area got up to 10 inches.

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Long time educator and school board member passes away

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Monday, January 27, 2025

Evangeline Parish Superintendent Darwan Lazard reported Nancy Hamlin, former school board member and mother of Board President Bobby Max Hamlin, died on the evening of Thursday, January 23. According to the Board President, Hamlin took a nap and did not awaken on earth, but woke up in Eternity! (St.

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Charlie to be honored at festival

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Monday, January 27, 2025

The Mamou Cajun Music Festival has announced its honoree for this year’s event. According to a social media post, the 52nd annual festival will be held on September 12 and 13, and its honoree this year will be Cajun musician, DJ, and preservationist Fred Charlie.

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Qualifying, other dates are set

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Monday, January 27, 2025

The qualifying period for candidates interested in running in the March 29 election is January 29-31. Local candidates qualify with the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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At the Library

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Monday, January 27, 2025

Oh, what memories were made during the historic Blizzard of 2025! We trust that everyone in Evangeline Parish made it through without harm and continues to stay warm and safe on the roads. The main library and all branches have resumed normal working hours.

Gazette photo by Heather Bogard

Crawfish Barn burns

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

The Crawfish Barn, a popular restaurant in the Vidrine area, burned down overnight on Friday, January 24. This is a developing story, and more details will be reported as they become available.

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EPPJ opens Friday

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

The Evangeline Parish Police Jury has announced that its offices will be open tomorrow, January 24, 2025 following several days of frozen conditions. Parish President Kevin Veillon again thanked the public for their cooperation during this time of concern.

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Sacred Heart issues update on closure

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Due to the melting snow and freezing temperatures again overnight, Sacred Heart School has decided to remain closed tomorrow, January 24th, to ensure the safety of all of our families and staff. High School student's need to check Google Classroom for assignments.

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Update is given on parish schools

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

RE: Evangeline Parish School Closure on 1-24-2025; Selected Personnel are asked to report to work Dear Evangeline Stakeholders: Based upon information from Evangeline Parish 911/OEP and conversations with other parish officials, all Evangeline Parish campuses will remain closed Friday, January 24,...

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