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More drug arrests are reported

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Narcotic agents, on January 23, were conducting criminal patrols in the Town of Mamou, specifically traveling down Mulberry Street, when they observed a male subject, identified as Leroy Moses, who was known to have active warrants through the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Former public defender faces accusations

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor A report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor revealed former head of the parish’s Indigent Defendant Board, Alex “Sonny” Chapman Jr., earned $66,194 per year, which is more than his approved salary, for a period of time from October 2016 through March 2020.

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Goal of open border is to turn Texas blue

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

For decades, progressives have dreamed of changing Texas from a “red” Republican state to a “blue” Democrat one. This dream is realistic because Democrats have succeeded in turning several western states “blue.

Rotarian Wayne Vidrine (right) assists students from Evangeline Reimagine Academy with planting azaleas at Chicot State Park. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Rotarians and local students team up to plant azaleas at Chicot State Park

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Monday, January 29, 2024

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor On Tuesday, January 23, members of the Ville Platte Rotary Club met at the Louisiana State Arboretum following the planting of 150 azaleas along the main entrance road of Chicot State Park.

Wesley Matt is shown above with his prized chicken following a chase during the 2022 Duralde Children’s Mardi Gras run.

Community coming together for a colorful celebration with a heartfelt mission

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Monday, January 29, 2024

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor Get ready to paint the countryside in vibrant hues as the 6th Annual Duralde Children’s Mardi Gras run is set to enchant participants and onlookers alike on Saturday, February 10. The lively event, starting at 9 a.m. and concluding around 2 p.m.

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Upcoming events are planned in Chataignier

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Monday, January 29, 2024

By: TONY MARKS Editor Several events are planned in the Village of Chataignier over the upcoming weeks and months. On a date that is yet to be determined, the village will hold another Easter Egg Extravaganza.

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At the Library

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Monday, January 29, 2024

The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, January 31, at 10:30 a.m. to discuss its recent book The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave, and to choose a new one for February. New members are always welcomed! Our new Artists of the Month are three for February!

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, January 29, 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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Sheriff provides update on new prison complex

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Friday, January 26, 2024

As we enter a new year, I wanted to keep the citizens of Evangeline Parish updated on the progress of the Evangeline Parish Detention Center Prison Complex. First of all, as you know the Evangeline Parish Law Enforcement District was approved, and received a bond for almost 25 million dollars.

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No-knock warrant yields drug arrest

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Narcotic agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office and Allen Parish Swat Team, on January 5, executed a No-Knock Narcotic Search Warrant on the 100 block of West Jefferson Street, in Ville Platte, at the residence of Kaybrien Ardoin.

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