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At the Library

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Monday, February 19, 2024

The main library and all branches will be closed Monday, February 19, in recognition of Presidents' Day. Regular hours resume on Tuesday.

Basile’s Ben Fontenot (center) with Toby Keith (right) in Iraq in 2006.

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By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor Toby Keith, the iconic country music musician known for his patriotism and unwavering support for the military, recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy that resonates deeply with fans around the world.

Donation is presented to EPSO

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Monday, February 19, 2024

On February 5, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office was given a donation of $1,500.00 from Boardwalk/Texas Gas Pipeline Company towards the purchase of new 700 mhz portable radios. The donation was presented on February 8 by representative Brian Johnson (right) to Sheriff Guillory (left).

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, February 19, 2024

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Donation is presented for Mardi Gras Social

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Monday, February 19, 2024

JD Bank presented a $500 donation to Savoy Medical Center for the 16th annual Mardi Gras Social, which was held at La Cabon on Monday, February 12. The social benefits the Savoy Indigent Patient Support. Pictured from left are Lucas Tate, of JD Bank, and Angela Fontenot, of Savoy Medical Center.

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Arrests are made in kidnapping; murder suspect is wanted

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Friday, February 16, 2024

During the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 13, an incident occurred on Sixth Street in Mamou, during the Mardi Gras festival street dance, where a 19-year-old female was abducted by three male suspects.

Courir de Mardi Gras in Mamou

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Courir de Mardi Gras in Mamou

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

With sunny skies overhead, the annual Mamou Courir de Mardi Gras took place on Tuesday, February 13. In the top photo, the Mardi Gras riders approach Oberlin Road near the home of Wanda Verrette. In the photo on the left, one of the riders dances on his horse during the lunch break.

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Ville Platte Police arrests murder suspect

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

According to Ville Platte Chief of Police Al Perry Thomas, on February 6, officers with his department responded to several shots being fired on the east side of the city. Officers were given a description of the suspect’s vehicle, which was a silver Impala that was occupied by four male subjects.

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Sen. Cloud supports sending National Guard to Texas border

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

TURKEY CREEK - Senator Heather Cloud unequivocally expressed her support for Gov. Jeff Landry's decision to deploy the Louisiana National Guard to the Texas border in response to the escalating southern border crisis.

Mamou Elementary French Immersion students dance to a live Cajun band during the school’s French Night on February 8. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Mamou Elementary students celebrate Mardi Gras

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Mamou Elementary Assistant Principal Rebecca Fontenot.) Students at Mamou Elementary celebrated their local Cajun culture by participating in a variety of Mardi Gras festivities.

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