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Gov. Jeff Landry addressed the opening session of the Legislature Monday. Among those seated in the front row is State Senator Heather Cloud (R-Turkey Creek). (Photo by John Ballance/ The Advocate)

Landry calls for voter help on amendment to free money for teacher pay raises

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

By: GRACIE THOMAS, AVERY WHITE, KYLAH BABIN, and IZZY WOLLFARTH LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – Gov.

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Stop the harmful time changing ritual

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Except for the wise people of Arizona and Hawaii, who have year-round standard time, Americans were once again forced to “spring forward” and lose an hour of sleep on Sunday morning. This practice, known as daylight-saving time, gives Americans more time in the evening to enjoy sunlight.

Total Auto Parts & Ag celebrates grand opening

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Total Auto Parts & Ag was held on Thursday, March 5, at its location, 95 Main Street, in Mamou. It was a huge turnout on this beautiful day for the special occasion.

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Update is given

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Monday, March 9, 2026

Chief A. Perry Thomas reports Marlon H. Williams, the inmate who escaped Saturday from the Ville Platte City Jail, has been captured by Ville Platte Police in cooperation with the Ville Platte City Marshal's Office. Chief Thomas thanks the Marshal's Office and the community for their assistance.

Bishop Deshotel celebrates mass at annual Senior Retreat

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Monday, March 9, 2026

On Thursday, March 5, the Catholic Daughters once again hosted their annual Senior Retreat at the Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church Family Life Center. Attendees prayed the Rosary in French and celebrated Mass with Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel.

During the March 2, meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, the jury proclaimed the month of March as American Red Cross Month. Shown, from left, are Chris LeDee (Acadian Ambulance Community Relations Supervisor), jurors Bryan Vidrine, Ryan Ardoin (vice president), Tim Causey, Keith Saucier, Brent Guillory, Kevin Veillon (president), Sidney Fontenot and Dirk Deville (secretary/treasurer). (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

EPPJ opposes carbon capture wells in the parish

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Monday, March 9, 2026

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter During its March 2 meeting, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury voted to adopt a resolution opposing the introduction of Class VI carbon capture injection wells within the parish.

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SFM shares update on fatal house fire

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Monday, March 9, 2026

EVANGELINE PARISH – The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is investigating a fatal residential fire in Mamou that claimed the lives of two residents early Tuesday morning. At approximately 3:32 a.m.

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Update is given on burglary of business

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Monday, March 9, 2026

By: TONY MARKS Editor Following an initial report of a burglary of a local business, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office announced additional information.

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Legislative leaders are skeptical of bills to provide local control of carbon capture projects

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Monday, March 9, 2026

By: GRACIE THOMAS, KYLAH BABIN, ANNMARIE BEDARD AND DAKOTA LASZLO LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE—State Senate President Cameron Henry and House Speaker Phillip DeVillier both expressed concern Monday about a spate of bills that might give communities veto power over carbon capture...

Briley’s Collectibles celebrates grand opening

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Monday, March 9, 2026

A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Briley’s Collectibles was held on Saturday, February 28, at its location, 166 East Main Street, in Ville Platte. It was a gorgeous day for the special occasion. The event was a huge success.

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