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BESE recognizes Capseta as top educator

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Monday, October 21, 2024

State Teacher and Principal of the Year honorees participated in a day of observances at the Louisiana Department of Education’s Claiborne Building, in Baton Rouge, on October 9.

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Several are arrested after narcotics investigation

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Monday, October 21, 2024

After a lengthy narcotics investigation within the City of Ville Platte, a narcotic search warrant was executed on October 15 by the Evangeline Parish narcotic agents Narcotics Agents, Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T.

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Jobless rate is up, workforce down

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Monday, October 21, 2024

The Tri-Parish workforce is down 130 people from a year ago in August and the jobless rate is up, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce totaled 67,882 in August, down 130 or 0.2% from August 2023. The August workforce counts by parish were: St. Landry, 31,815, down 142 or 0.

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DeVillier honored as a La. Tradition Bearer

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Monday, October 21, 2024

By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor Along the way to being honored as Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday, October 12, Cajun harmonica player Jerry DeVillier took command of the stage for about an hour during which he did what he has done for decades — entertain.

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At the Library

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Monday, October 21, 2024

The Library Board of Control and staff from around the parish extend a very warm thank you for making our 2024 Fall Library Fest a huge success! We are so blessed to be able to promote our local authors, cooks, vendors, crafters, and community organizations!

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, October 21, 2024

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

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VPPD Arrests

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Monday, October 21, 2024

The Ville Platte Police Department reported the following recent bookings into the city jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: • Michael James Jack, 44, was arrested October 7, 2024, for operating while intoxicated.

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Canceled Silver Alert: Missing Turkey Creek Man Found

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Monday, October 21, 2024

The Silver Alert for Melvin Johnston has been canceled. He has been located and is safe. Please refer all inquiries about this case to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating Missing Turkey Creek Man

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Monday, October 21, 2024

Evangeline Parish – Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for 74-year-old Melvin Johnston. He was last seen at his residence on Mayo Road in Turkey Creek on October 21, 2024, and discovered missing at approximately 4:30 a.m.

Marcus Guillory reacts as he collects all seven rings during the first round of the Louisiana Tournoi on Sunday, October 13. He collected 20 of 21 rings, won the fastest time award, and was declared the champion for the second year in a row. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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No horsing around

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor As he raced around the track to collect the final ring of the third round, Marcus Guillory had a spill and landed hard on the ground. After a few moments, though, he walked away under his own power unharmed.

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