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Gov.-elect Jeff Landry and his wife, Sharon, walk down the steps of the state capitol on Sunday during the inauguration ceremony. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry and his wife, Sharon, walk down the steps of the state capitol on Sunday during the inauguration ceremony. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Jeff Landry inaugurated as Louisiana’s 57th governor

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
By: HARLAN KIRGAN Louisiana State Newspapers BATON ROUGE — A weather-driven change in inauguration plans moving the inauguration of Republican Jeff Landry as 57th governor of Louisiana from Monday to Sunday suggests the direction of his administration.
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier receives his oath of office as Louisiana Speaker of the House on Monday from House Clerk Michelle Fontenot, left, At right is DeVillier’s wife, Lisa. The DeVilliers are from Eunice and Fontenot is a native of Eunice. (LSN Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier receives his oath of office as Louisiana Speaker of the House on Monday from House Clerk Michelle Fontenot, left, At right is DeVillier’s wife, Lisa. The DeVilliers are from Eunice and Fontenot is a native of Eunice. (LSN Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier elected House Speaker

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor BATON ROUGE — State Rep. Phillip DeVillier was sworn in as Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives on Monday in an inauguration ceremony in the House chambers.
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Butler, Cloud are sworn in to new terms

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor BATON ROUGE — As the Louisiana House of Representative members took their oath of office for a new four-year term on Monday, January 8, the word of the day, according to State Representative Rhonda Butler, from District 38, was “unity.
Judge Gary Ortego, of the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, (left) administers the oath of office to the Evangeline Parish Police Jurors. From left are Daniel Arvie, District 9; Keith Saucier, District 1; Kevin Veillon, District 5; Bryan Vidrine, District 7; Tim Causey, District 4; Ryan Ardoin, District 3; Darion Arvie, District 8; Brent Guillory, District 6; and Sidney Fontenot, District 2. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Judge Gary Ortego, of the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, (left) administers the oath of office to the Evangeline Parish Police Jurors. From left are Daniel Arvie, District 9; Keith Saucier, District 1; Kevin Veillon, District 5; Bryan Vidrine, District 7; Tim Causey, District 4; Ryan Ardoin, District 3; Darion Arvie, District 8; Brent Guillory, District 6; and Sidney Fontenot, District 2. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Police jury takes oath of office; secretary-treasurer announces retirement

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Secretary-Treasurer Chester Granger, during the first meeting of the newly-installed Evangeline Parish Police Jury held January 9, surprisingly announced his plans to retire around mid-February of this year.
The Sacred Heart Trojans are pictured as they celebrate with the first place trophy. Team members include Jesse Johnson, Alex Estilette, Lane Perry, Gavin Patin, Kain Fontenot, Sam Richardson, Isaiah Rion, Owen Johnson, Andre Fuselier, Beau St. Romain, Abram Manuel, Justin Castille, Evan Fontenot, Ashton Janice, Aaron Do, Alex Pitre, Bailey Perrodin, Rhett Lejeune, Alex Clark, Ashton Boney, Kolton Lafleur, and Sam Lafleur.

The Sacred Heart Trojans are pictured as they celebrate with the first place trophy. Team members include Jesse Johnson, Alex Estilette, Lane Perry, Gavin Patin, Kain Fontenot, Sam Richardson, Isaiah Rion, Owen Johnson, Andre Fuselier, Beau St. Romain, Abram Manuel, Justin Castille, Evan Fontenot, Ashton Janice, Aaron Do, Alex Pitre, Bailey Perrodin, Rhett Lejeune, Alex Clark, Ashton Boney, Kolton Lafleur, and Sam Lafleur.

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Third annual SH powerlifting invitational is held

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Area schools competed in the third annual Sacred Heart Invitational, held Saturday, January 8. In the boys competition, the host Trojans claimed the first place trophy with 47 points.
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Our people have not come first. This will soon change.

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
With our inauguration now over, I am left with an overwhelming feeling of hope for the future of our great state. Over the last year, we hit the road, listening to folks about the core issues that must be addressed if we’re to restore our state and improve our circumstances.
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, January 11, 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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Early dismissal

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Due to the projected inclement weather, Sacred Heart School will dismiss at 11:00 AM today, Monday, January 8th.
JULY 16 - Family members and friends of Brittany Fontenot are pictured as they gather for a peaceful protest at the courthouse. In the center is Hamilton Frank, an uncle of the victim. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

JULY 16 - Family members and friends of Brittany Fontenot are pictured as they gather for a peaceful protest at the courthouse. In the center is Hamilton Frank, an uncle of the victim. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

The best of 2023

News Staff
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Staff Report The year of our Lord 2023 was marked with story after story that centered around one common theme - gun violence. At the end of the year, one question remained. Where would these stories rank in terms of top stories of the year?
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, January 4, 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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