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Pictured from left in the left photo are Shallie Carson, Lelia Thrasher, Andy Carson, Derrick Thrasher, Mayor Lyle Nelson, of Bastrop, Texas, TJ Campbell, and Regina Pate while at the Taste of Mardi Gras Ball on Friday, February 2.

Pictured from left in the left photo are Shallie Carson, Lelia Thrasher, Andy Carson, Derrick Thrasher, Mayor Lyle Nelson, of Bastrop, Texas, TJ Campbell, and Regina Pate while at the Taste of Mardi Gras Ball on Friday, February 2.

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Troping around town

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Acadiana is cut from a different cloth compared to the rest of the fabric that makes up the tapestry of America.
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Recall petition is filed against VP Police Chief

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Malcolm McKinney, a police officer with the Ville Platte Police Department, has filed a recall petition against the city’s chief of police, Al Perry Thomas.
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Concerns over proposed solar farms are expressed

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The meeting room was packed to standing room only as residents addressed their concerns with the proposed solar farms coming to Bayou Chicot and Faubourg during the Evangeline Parish Police Jury held February 5.
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Youth recreation center is discussed

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter The Ville Platte City Council met Tuesday, February 6.
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Updates are given on recent criminal activity in VP

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
The two victims of separate shootings that occurred on same day in Ville Platte have been identified. The first victim, 28-year-old Andrew Thomas, was shot on January 31 at the intersection of Young Street and Martin Luther King Street.
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Agents conduct no-knock seach warrant in Mamou

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Narcotic agents with Evangeline Parish Sheriff Office along with Allen Parish SWAT Team, on February 2, executed a No-Knock Narcotic Search Warrant at a residence on the 100 block of 4th Street, in Mamou. Narcotic agents seized the following: 95.55 grams of synthetic marijuana 1.
Logan Bergeron, State Champ at 106 lbs., is shown in action.

Logan Bergeron, State Champ at 106 lbs., is shown in action.

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Bergeron takes title at 106 pounds

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BOSSIER CITY - The Basile Bearcat wrestling team fell short of its state championship goal as the local grapplers placed third in Division III at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s State Wrestling Tournament held Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3 at...
EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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The GOP is in turmoil; Ronna must go now

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
The tenure of Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel must immediately end. Sadly, the RNC is in horrible shape as it prepares for a crucial presidential election year. Last week, the 2023 fundraising totals were released for both major political parties.
Top row (from left) are “The Nancy Kay” and loading train cars at Contract 9.

Top row (from left) are “The Nancy Kay” and loading train cars at Contract 9.

Digging in

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Monday, February 5, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor Travelers going down the Turkey Creek Highway toward Lake Cove on their way to Glenmora can catch a glimpse of a gravel pit, which was once a thriving business in the area.
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