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Motorist Killed in Fiery Evangeline Parish Single-Vehicle Crash

Mamou – On Thursday, October 24, 2024, just before 9:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified a single-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 95 near Brangus Road. The driver's name is being withheld until the next of kin has been notified.

Mamou pharmacist passes away

Mark Stephen Triplett, a pharmacist at Poinciana Pharmacy, in Mamou, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the age of 62. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at St.

SMC walks for breast cancer awareness

The 16th Annual Savoy Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held on Saturday, October 19, with the renewed hope of increasing awareness, fostering community support, and raising money to make a difference for local individuals fighting cancer.

Shooting is reported on homecoming night

Chief A. Perry Thomas reported, on Friday, October 18, a call of shots fired was made during the Ville Platte High School football game. Arrested was Lawrence Pitre, 21, and a handgun was seized. Also arrested was a juvenile, 16, for illegal possession of a firearm.

Officer with VPPD is arrested

An officer with the Ville Platte Police Department is facing a charge of malfeasance in office. The Ville Platte City Marshal’s Office arrested Lumus Lastrapes, on Monday, October 21. He was later released on bond.

Partially decomposed body is found in Mamou

A stench in the air led authorities to locate a partially decomposed body inside an abandoned home on Cypress Street, in Mamou. According to reports, officers from the Mamou Police Department arrived on the scene and were unable to identify the body based on its condition.

Parking issues in Mamou are discussed

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Following the lack of a quorum for a second time last week, the Mamou Town Council meeting was held Monday, October 21.

SUZANNE B. VIDRINE

Suzanne B. Vidrine, a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on October 3, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center, after a short illness. A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, in Ville Platte.

EPSO Arrests

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

Evangeline Community Action Agency announces funding for Older Adult Home Modification Program

Evangeline Community Action Agency Inc. is announcing the availability of funds for the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP). This program is to make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners and renters.