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Wanted fugitive is arrested

Detectives, on April 17, received information of the whereabouts of fugitive Tron Jack (BM DOB January 9, 2002), of Mamou, who was wanted for accessory after the fact of aggravated burglary, possession with the intent to distribute schedule I CDS, possession with the intent to distribute synthetic...

Ville Platte, Mamou host clean up days

The City of Ville Platte applied for and was honored to receive the 2023-2024 Keep Louisiana Beautiful receptacle grant. A total of 10 receptacles were provided through the grant and will be used in key areas where an abundance of litter is a regular problem in the city.

HERMAN ARTHUR CASTETE

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and husband, Herman Arthur Castete, age 81, of Winnfield, passed away at his home. The family received friends on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Southern Funeral Home, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

K9 Coup receives donation of body armor

Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office K9 Coup has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Coup’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

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.

The Marks Post: Be positive

What feels like a hundred years ago, I played Mayor Dan’l D. Dawgmeat in the Sacred Heart Drama Club’s production of Li’l Abner. In there, Evil Eye Fleagle describes his triple whammy and says, “All his red corpuscles and white corpuscles suddenly stand stock still stupidly staring at each other.

Council accuses senator of personal vendetta

By: TONY MARKS Editor For the second year in a row, Turkey Creek was denied a water sector grant. During the council meeting held Tuesday, April 16, Mayor Bert Campbell said the village requested $1,125,000 in grant money to use for improvements to the water system.

Victim is identified

The victim of a fatal shooting in Ville Platte that occurred Tuesday, April 16, has been identified. Forty-year-old Christopher Guillory, according to reports, was found on the porch and full of blood after being shot multiple times at a residence on Reverend E.D. Alfred Street.

Alfred is arrested for accessory to murder

On April 16, the United States Marshal’s Service contacted the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to apprehending a fugitive wanted for accessory after the fact to second degree murder and other probation violations.

Chief’s pay raise is vetoed

By: TONY MARKS Editor After last month’s meeting where the village council voted to give the chief of police a pay increase, the mayor of Chataignier, Justin Darbonne, has vetoed the matter.