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Proposed lease agreement is discussed

By: TONY MARKS Editor Evangeline Parish Police Juror Tim Causey addressed the Evangeline Parish School Board, on Thursday, April 18, regarding a proposed lease agreement of the abandoned Hester Heath Elementary in Bayou Chicot as a result of the solar farm project.

ROLAND RAY VIDRINE

BELAIRE COVE - Roland Ray Vidrine, 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Born on June 2, 1965, in Grand Prairie, Roland was a beloved resident of Belaire Cove. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m.

LILLIAN F. FONTENOT

VILLE PLATTE - Lillian Fontenot, 99, of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was born on August 14, 1924, in Ville Platte. Visitation was held on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

At the Library

We ask the public to join us on Monday, April 22, at the main library in Ville Platte at 9 a.m. to help us celebrate Earth Day, engage in Love the Boot Week, and kick off our new Seed Library program!

Fugitive is arrested

On April 17, 2024, Detectives received information of the whereabouts of a fugitive (Tron Jack B.

Alfred is arrested for accessory to second degree murder

On April 16, 2024, the United States Marshall’s Service contacted the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to apprehending a fugitive wanted for Accessory After the Fact to 2 nd Degree Murder and other probation violations.

Sam is indicted on 36 counts

Prosecutors with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office obtained a 36-count grand jury indictment in Evangeline Parish on Wednesday, April 10, regarding voter fraud between May and November of 2022 during the general election.

State fire marshal shares safety tips following fatal fire

SABINE PARISH- State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J. Adams is recommending a series of fire safety measures for families to consider when traveling following a double fatal fire at a fishing camp at Toledo Bend. Just before 2 a.m.

Theft of accordions is reported

On March 20, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a burglary that occurred at the 5900 block of Vine Street, in Chataignier, where two Martin brand accordions were stolen.

Multiple shootings are reported in Ville Platte

By: TONY MARKS Editor A Tuesday night shooting reported on Rev. E.D. Alfred Street, in Ville Platte, claimed the life of the victim. Few details were known about the incident as of press time, and the matter remains under investigation.