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Twelve of 14 Bearcats take places of honor on state victory stand

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BOSSIER CITY - The Basile Bearcats took home the third place team award at the recent LHSAA Division III wrestling tournament and had 12 of its 14 competitors take places of honor on the state victory stand as they finished in the top six in their individual weight...
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Bidenomics is an American nightmare

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
In previous generations, Americans aspired to achieve a better standard of living than their parents. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the American dream consisted of “good jobs, a nice house, two children, and plenty of money.
EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Pictured in the left and right photos are the newly installed lights at Soileau-Landry Field during the day and the night. (Photos courtesy of Kimberly Lejeune)

Pictured in the left and right photos are the newly installed lights at Soileau-Landry Field during the day and the night. (Photos courtesy of Kimberly Lejeune)

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Update is given on SH Light ‘Em Up campaign

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Kimberly Lejeune, development director for Sacred Heart School.) For over two years, one of our main fundraising projects has been our replacement of the football field lights.
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Stolen ATV is recovered

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
On 2-12-24, Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Division with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office was contacted by the CID Commander and advised that a St.
Send-off is held for parish royalty

Send-off is held for parish royalty

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Send-off is held for parish royalty

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Prior to festival queens from near and far converging on the state capital for the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals, held February 22 through February 25, the royalty from Evangeline Parish were honored during an event held Thursday, February 15, by the Evangeline Parish Tourist...
Pictured is one of six new police units for the Ville Platte Police Department. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Pictured is one of six new police units for the Ville Platte Police Department. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Ville Platte Police Department enhances safety measures with fleet upgrade

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Monday, February 19, 2024
The Ville Platte Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Al Perry Thomas, announces the acquisition of a new fleet of patrol vehicles.
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Granger is hired as town clerk

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Monday, February 19, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor After 27 years with the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, the Mamou Town Council, during the meeting on February 14, unanimously approved Leisa Deshotel’s recommendation to hire Chester Granger as the new Town Municipal Clerk/Tax Collector effective March 4.
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Correction

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Monday, February 19, 2024
The Mamou Police Department is further actively looking for a Kelsey Rochelle Mallet, who has been charged with attempted first degree murder after an altercation which also happened on Tuesday, during the Mardi Gras festivities just before 5 p.m.
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