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Attempted burglary of carwash leads to arrests

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office, on August 23, received a complaint of an attempted business burglary that occurred at the carwash located at 3030 Old Hwy 13.

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Possession of meth leads to federal sentence

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LAFAYETTE – Eric Martin, 36, of Ethel, was sentenced for possession of methamphetamine announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays sentenced Martin to 274 months (22 years, 10 months) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release.

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Second annual Cotton Festival Black Pot Cook-off, parade are set

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The second annual Cotton Festival Black Pot Cook-off is set for Saturday, October 14, at the Northside Civic Center. The entry fee is $75 for a 12X12 booth. Early bird special is $50 through the end of September. Booth decor awards will be given out, and the theme is “Peace, Love, Cotton.

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Good riddance to the Bush Regime

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The nightmare started in July of 1980 at the GOP convention in Detroit. After negotiations with former President Gerald Ford for a coequal ticket failed, the party’s nominee, Ronald Reagan, turned to his vanquished competitor to unite the party. He chose George H.W.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

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

Wacen Fontenot (left) is pictured with Garrett Soileau (right) and their dogs after a pig hunt in Gold Dust. (Photo courtesy of Wacen Fontenot)

Assessing the hunt

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Other than Rocky Balboa, one of Sylvester Stallone’s most iconic roles is John Rambo, who joins a group of mercenaries in the jungles of Burma as they try to rescue kidnapped Christian aid workers.

Ville Platte attorney Daniel Barzare is pictured with deer heads and squirrels that are mounted inside his law office. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Squirrely arguments

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor For local attorney Daniel Barzare, it is second nature to cite legal precedence while arguing his case in court. What is also second nature for Barzare is his affinity for squirrel hunting. Barzare’s love affair with squirrels began in 1967 with his father, Horace.

In the top left photo, is the new exhibit donated by Swamp Pop legend Johnnie Allan now on display at the Swamp Pop Museum.

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New exhibit donated to Swamp Pop Museum

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor After meeting with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and discussing the importance and history of Swamp Pop music, Swamp Pop legend Johnnie Allan wanted to create a display for the Swamp Pop Museum honoring the biggest Swamp Pop songs to hit the national charts.

Braxton I. Moody III February 4, 1926 - September 13, 2023

B. I. Moody III, renowned businessman and philanthropist, dies at age 97

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Monday, September 18, 2023

CROWLEY - A Requiem Mass will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley for Braxton Isham Moody III, 97, who passed away peacefully at his family home surrounded by his children on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. The Very Reverend Msgr.

Teachers of the Year

EPSD Teachers S.H.I.N.E.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor EPSD’s STAR Teachers SHINE (Soar High in Nurturing Excellence) was the theme for the teacher of the year training held Wednesday, September 13, at the Evangeline Parish School Board Technology Center.

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