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Mamou council learns of block grants

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Angela Mire, with Aucoin and Associates, addressed the Mamou Town Council during its monthly meeting held September 13, to discuss the 2024-2025 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Citizen’s Participation plan.

Candidate announcement: Dr. Cormier, a chiropractic physician, announces run for clerk of court

Staff Report Dr. Jebby Cormier, a chiropractic physician, has announced his bid for election as clerk of court for Evangeline Parish on the October ballot. Dr. Cormier, in his announcement, said: “My name is Dr. Jebby Cormier, and I am announcing my candidacy for Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court.

At the Library

The main library in Ville Platte is offering an opportunity for young readers to enter a September Reading Contest for cool prizes! Each time young readers check out a book, their name will be entered to win a prize. The more visits and checkouts, the more chances to win!

Tri-Parish workforce drops by 740

The Tri-Parish workforce dropped by 740 to 68,234 people in July, according to data released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the same report released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, unemployment rates remained at historic lows in statistics not adjusted for season factors.

EPSO Arrests

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

Citation is issued after ATV fire in Ward 5

By: TONY MARKS Editor An alleged trespasser was issued a citation after over three acres of woodland burned on Cemetery Road near Red Roberts in Ward 5 on Sunday, September 10, at approximately 11:24 a.m.

LSP investigates after videos surface

By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana State Police has launched an investigation into the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office after multiple videos surfaced online of deputies abusing inmates. According to reports, inmates can be seen as they are slapped, slammed on a desk, choked, and maced.

Qualifications are held for 75th running of Louisiana Tournoi

By: TONY MARKS Editor Under clear, sunny skies, brave riders mounted their gallant steeds with lance in hand to see who would qualify to become a knight chosen to battle the seven enemies of cotton.

Sen. Cloud updates EPPJ on projects

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter The Evangeline Parish Police Jury heard from Senator Heather Cloud at its September 11 meeting. Juror Lelia Thrasher announced Crooked Creek Park has received a large sum of money, thanks in large part to Cloud.