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Unrestrained is driver killed in two-vehicle crash

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

EVANGELINE PARISH - Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a crash that killed an unrestrained driver. On November 28, shortly after 12 a.m., troopers were notified of a two-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Gradney Lane.

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Audit reveals misappropriation of water board funds

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor According to findings in a recent independent accountant’s review of the Reddell-Vidrine Water District, two issues were discovered. Among which was the misappropriation of funds.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

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

Pictured are narcotics, weapons, and other items that were seized following an Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office arrest. (Photo courtesy of EPSO)

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Traffic stop on I-49 leads to arrest

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

A traffic stop on Interstate 49 lead to narcotics seizure and an arrest. On November 30, while conducting traffic enforcement duties, Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office deputies assigned to traffic enforcement on Interstate 49 initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations.

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Kamala Harris wins Turkey of the Year Award

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

Ever since the Ringside Politics program started 25 years ago, we have enjoyed an annual tradition. During Thanksgiving week, we announce our “Turkey of the Year” winner. Our previous award recipients have included both celebrities and politicians, as well as Republicans and Democrats.

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Threats against a teacher lead to arrest

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Monday, December 2, 2024

On November 6 ,2024, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Department received a complaint from the Assistant Superintendent with the Evangeline Parish School Board. He stated that he and a teacher had been threatened by a parent (Vashayla Skinner).

Debby Brunet, new executive director of Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission, shows off travel brochures and other items that are available inside the office, which is located on Main Street in Ville Platte. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Brewing in a new direction

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Monday, December 2, 2024

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Debby Brunet, a native and resident of Ville Platte, assumed the role of executive director for the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission back in September and has been hard at work raising awareness of and promoting the parish’s many festivals and other events.

Second annual Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras is planned

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Monday, December 2, 2024

BASTROP, Texas, - Get ready to experience the vibrant traditions and folklife of Courir de Mardi Gras as the Bastrop, Texas, Mardi Gras festival returns for its second year from January 31 through February 1, 2025.

Louisiana leads nation in sales tax

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Louisiana leads nation in sales tax

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Monday, December 2, 2024

By: ELLA RAY LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – It’s not often that Louisiana leads the country in any category. But for several years, the state has gone above and beyond in one category: sales tax.

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WAVEN G. BOONE

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Monday, December 2, 2024

JENNINGS - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Waven G. Boone. A talented and loved person known for his kind, generous, and humorous personality, peacefully left us on September 30, 2024. Waven was born in L’Anse Meg, Louisiana on April 7, 1945.

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