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Laborde is arrested for timber theft

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Monday, July 1, 2024
On June 18, Leonard Laborde, of St. Landry, was arrested on two counts of timber theft, two counts of criminal trespass, and one count of simple criminal damage to property.
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SMC is approved for hospital bonds

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Monday, July 1, 2024
On Thursday, June 20, the Louisiana State Bond Commission approved funding for a variety of projects across the state. According to Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., “This funding will address critical needs in parishes throughout our state.
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VP resident is arrested for Lafayette homicide

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Monday, July 1, 2024
The Lafayette Police Department arrested 19-year-old Kayden Wilson, of Ville Platte, in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Toren Martin, of Lafayette. Wilson was charged with second degree murder.
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At the Library

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Monday, July 1, 2024
Independence Day will be celebrated all around our great country this Thursday, July 4, so the main library and all branches will be closed in honor of this shared holiday!
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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, July 1, 2024
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: • Jessica D.
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WBR crash claims life of Mamou resident

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Saturday, June 29, 2024
Port Allen – Shortly before 3:00 a.m. on June 29, 2024, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a two-vehicle crash on LA 415 near Commercial Drive in West Baton Rouge Parish. The crash claimed the life of 20-year-old Jada Bergeron of Mamou.
This picture of local fan Anita Haywood holding up a K sign at the College World Series earned Ville Platte Gazette editor Tony Marks a third place award in College-Pro Photography - Open Class at this year’s Louisiana Sports Writers Association Awards Luncheon.

This picture of local fan Anita Haywood holding up a K sign at the College World Series earned Ville Platte Gazette editor Tony Marks a third place award in College-Pro Photography - Open Class at this year’s Louisiana Sports Writers Association Awards Luncheon.

Manuel, Marks win LSWA awards

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Thursday, June 27, 2024
Staff Report NATCHITOCHES - Awards were announced on Sunday, June 23, in the 2023 Louisiana Sports Writers Association Annual Contest.
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MedExpress to cease operations in parish

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Thursday, June 27, 2024
MedExpress has announced it will discontinue services in Evangeline Parish effective June 30. The company has been providing services in the parish since July 2020.
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Sheriff announces beginning of jail construction

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Thursday, June 27, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory announced the start date for the new parish jail was Tuesday, June 25. Initially, the start date was scheduled for a week prior, but the start was delayed because of tropical weather that moved across the area.
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