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Felon is arrested on drug, weapon charges in Mamou

On June 5, after a narcotic investigations into the distribution of illegal narcotics, agents with Evangeline Parish Sheriff Office, along with patrol deputies, executed a no-knock narcotic search warrant at a residence on the 500 block of East Street, in Mamou.

Trump derangement syndrome is raging among the left

Among many far-left Democrats, there is an uncontrollable hatred of President Donald Trump. These individuals suffer from “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a condition that Dr.

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.

Arrest is made in connection with missing person

Chief Al Perry Thomas reports that on June 16, 2024, detectives from the Ville Platte Police Department began investigating the disappearance of 27-year-old Keabreonna “KeKe” Doucet, who was last seen June 15, 2024.

Solar panel representatives address board

By: TONY MARKS Editor Representatives from solar panel companies that are interested in projects here in the parish addressed the Evangeline Parish Solar Ordinance Advisory Board during its meeting held Wednesday, June 19.

Eunice News Sports Editor Tom Dodge left a legacy of kindness

By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor Tom Dodge, Eunice News sports editor, is being remembered as a dedicated reporter of local sports and a man with a love for his family and community. His daughter, Brandi, said he was found dead at his residence on Sunday, June 16. She did not have a cause of death.

A thank you as a new chapter opens

There’s not an actual good way to say goodbye to a three-year relationship and partnership. That said, this isn’t a goodbye. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to do something I would’ve never imagined possible. A little backstory. I was born and raised in Eunice.

Brick by brick, book by book

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control convened on Thursday, June 6, at the Basile branch to select the contractor for the long-awaited new branch building. The meeting culminated in the awarding of the contract to Pat Williams Construction, Inc.

ELVIN “VIN” FONTENOT

MAMOU - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elvin “Vin” Fontenot, a beloved member of the Mamou community, on Monday, June 17, 2024.

At the Library

Summer reading programs continue this week around the parish! We have had fabulous attendance at all of our programs!