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Pay increase is approved for chief of CPD

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Chataignier Village Council, during its meeting held Monday, March 18, voted to adopt an ordinance that increases the salary for the chief of police from $600 per month to $1,500 per month.
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Election Day is this Saturday

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Voters in Evangeline Parish will head to the polls on Saturday, March 23, to cast their ballot in the Presidential Preference Primary election. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.
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EPPJ tables proposed tax exemption for Bayou Chicot Solar, LLC

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor At a special meeting held Tuesday, March 19, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury voted 8-1 to table a proposed 75% property tax exemption for Bayou Chicot Solar, LLC. The lone vote against tabling the proposal came from Jury President Bryan Vidrine.
The parking lot of Chunkie’s Drive-In was one of the twelve posts where the Bible was read by 70 locals on March 9. Some of those taking part are shown above.

The parking lot of Chunkie’s Drive-In was one of the twelve posts where the Bible was read by 70 locals on March 9. Some of those taking part are shown above.

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Bible blankets Basile

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor A remarkable event unfolded on Saturday, March 9, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 noon throughout Basile that transcended the boundaries of denominations, ethnicity, and race to unite the community in a powerful display of faith and solidarity.
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Balfa Week is underway

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
The 21st Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week is taking place through March 24, at Lakeview Park and Beach. Highlights again include top-notch Louisiana-style entertainment, education, and hospitality with public and enrollment-based activities.
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Americans leaving cities destroyed by Democrats

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
For decades, Democrats have controlled the nation’s largest cities. The results have been catastrophic, including high crime rates, blight, failing public educational systems, rampant poverty, and an expanding homeless population.
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
McNeese State University basketball players take selfies with the Southland Conference Basketball Championship trophy after defeating Nicholls State University, 92-76, on Wednesday, March 13. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

McNeese State University basketball players take selfies with the Southland Conference Basketball Championship trophy after defeating Nicholls State University, 92-76, on Wednesday, March 13. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Pulling rank

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Monday, March 18, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor LAKE CHARLES - With a 92-76 win over Nicholls State University in the Southland Conference Basketball Championship, McNeese State University punched its first ticket to the NCAA Tournament since 2002.
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Removal of blight in VP is discussed

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Monday, March 18, 2024
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter Blighted properties and cleaning the town was once again a big topic of discussion during the March 12 meeting of the Ville Platte City Council. Before the meeting, a public hearing was held to receive public input and comments regarding LCDBG’s Clearance Program.
MAMOU JR HIGH JAG STUDENTS RECOGNIZED - During the Mamou Town Council meeting held Wednesday, March 13, the Mamou Junior High School JAG students were recognized. Shown, from left are JAG Specialist Dianna Freeman Johnson, Louisiana JAG Junior High President Bentlie Thomas, Madison Lejeune, JAG Specialist Carlene Ardoin, Addison Young, Benjamin Soileau and Mamou Junior High School Principal Lisa Celestine. (Photo courtesy of Dianna Freeman Johnson)

MAMOU JR HIGH JAG STUDENTS RECOGNIZED - During the Mamou Town Council meeting held Wednesday, March 13, the Mamou Junior High School JAG students were recognized. Shown, from left are JAG Specialist Dianna Freeman Johnson, Louisiana JAG Junior High President Bentlie Thomas, Madison Lejeune, JAG Specialist Carlene Ardoin, Addison Young, Benjamin Soileau and Mamou Junior High School Principal Lisa Celestine. (Photo courtesy of Dianna Freeman Johnson)

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Claims of urgency of Mamou Police Department budget are discussed during council meeting

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Monday, March 18, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Assistant Chief Caleb Semien once again raised concerns about the police department budget during the Mamou Town Council meeting held Wednesday, March 13. He stated there is an urgency to the budget issue and the shortage of law enforcement.
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