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Hallam

Attempting to locate

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department is attempting to locate 74-year-old Stephen Paul Hallam of Ville Platte. He is described as a WHITE Male 6foot 1inch Blue Eyes grey hair. He was last seen approximately two weeks ago. If you have seen are know of Mr.

Tee Cotton Bowl Brunch returns to Aswell House

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Aswell House, currently home of The Acosta Foundation, once again served as the venue for the Tee Cotton Bowl Brunch that was held the day of the game on Friday, September 1.

Pictured is a fire unit parked in front of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Chataignier. The church sustained minor damages from an electrical fire on Sunday, September 3. (Photo courtesy of Keith Guillory)

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Electrical fire is reported at Catholic church in Chataignier

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Staff Report Firefighters from the Evangeline Parish Fire District #2 and St. Landry Fire District #3 along with 22 volunteers were called out to Chataignier after a call was received at 12:58 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, regarding fire and smoke coming from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.

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Mamou council discusses new traffic program

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The Mamou Town Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, September 5, to discuss and consider a proposed ordinance regarding the implementation of a new traffic program by Meta Traffic, Photo Enhancement Solutions.

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Reg. of Voters announces close of books

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Registrar of Voters Lucas Buller, would like to announce the close of books for the October 14 election. The last day to register in person or by mail is September 13, and the last day to register online using the geauxvote.com website is September 23.

Fontenot

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HEATH ANTHONY FONTENOT

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

VILLE PLATTE – A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Heath Anthony Fontenot at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Burial followed in the Belaire Cove Cemetery. Father Alex Lançon officiated the services.

Gallow

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RENOLA GUILLORY GALLOW

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Renola Guillory Gallow passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Baptist Church in Chataignier. A Celebration Service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Alfred Jr.

Kynlee Fruge, 2023 Rice Festival Junior Farmer of the Year with her father, Troy Fruge, who was the 1983 Rice Festival Junior Farmer.

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Following in her father’s footsteps

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

LSN Staff Report Crowley - The 86th International Rice Festival will recognize Kynlee Fruge of Basile as the 2023 IRF Junior Farmer of the Year. Family A fifth-generation farmer, Kynlee is the 18-year-old daughter of Troy and Kellie Fruge and the granddaughter of the late Daniel (D.I.

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Goodbye McConnell, hello term limits

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was first elected to his position in 1984. Thereafter, the voters of Kentucky elected him another six times, with his last victory occurring in 2020.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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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