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INTERIM POLICE CHIEF TAKES OATH - Nicholas Richardson (right) takes the oath of office for the position of interim police chief for the Town of Basile. Dave Johnson, town attorney and magistrate judge, is shown administering the oath following the Feb. 18 special meeting of the mayor and council. (LSN photo by Darrel LeJeune)

Council appoints Richardson as interim chief

News Staff

Monday, March 2, 2026

LSN Staff Report At a special meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 18, the Basile Town Council voted to appoint Nicholas Richardson as interim chief of police to complete the unexpired term of the late Allen Ivory Jr., which will end December 31, 2026.

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At the Library

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Monday, March 2, 2026

We’ll kick off the month of March with a week full of fun, free events at the Main Library! On Monday, March 2nd, join us for Chair Exercise at 10:30 a.m., followed by our monthly Medicare 101 group meeting at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and then Adult Bingo at 11:30 a.m.

LIBRARY SERVICES SHARED - Keishia Ford, branch manager of the Ville Platte Main Branch of the Evangeline Parish Library, (right) visited the February 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She is shown with, from left, Rotary President Beau Wilson and Rotarian Richard Lejeune. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Ville Platte Rotary:

News Staff

Monday, March 2, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Richard Lejeune welcomed Keishia Ford with the Evangeline Parish Library as the guest speaker for the February 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

EPSO Arrests

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Monday, March 2, 2026

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

Senior Kye Smith - 120 pound champion

Golden Quartet powers Basile to another crown

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor There was no suspense nor second-guessing as the Basile Bearcat wrestlers dominated Louisiana’s Division III a few weeks ago in Bossier City — leaving no doubt who rules the mat.

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Arrest is made in Mamou homicide

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Quincy L. Thibodeaux was arrested, on Februry 18, in connection with the homicide of Allen Thomas, according to a press release from the Mamou Police Department.

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Shooting injures two in Ville Platte

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Ville Platte Chief of Police A. Perry Thomas reports there was a shooting on Sunday, February 22, after 3 p.m. at the South Soileau Apartments, in Ville Platte. Two Black male victims, ages 30 and 33, sustained gunshot wounds.

This chart showing the adjudicated properties is courtesy of the City of Ville Platte.

City announces sale of adjudicated properties

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

The City of Ville Platte is pleased to announce that its first sale of adjudicated properties will take place on March 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The sale will be held in the City Council Meeting Room at Ville Platte City Hall.

EPSO Arrests

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: •Marcus Orlandus Brown, 40, Antioch, Tenn.

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Balfa Week is announced

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Lakeview Park & Beach serves as the backdrop for Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week from April 13 through April 17. Full time Balfa Week tuition includes all classes, meals, dances, and workshop. The tuition does not include lodging.

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