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Ms. Tournoi Queen Shawn Borel Guidry

Ms. Tournoi Queen Shawn Guidry

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Monday, August 21, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Tournoi is the only title I have ever held, but it definitely has exceeded my expectations,” shares outgoing 2022 Ms. Tournoi Queen Shawn Borel Guidry.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, August 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.

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Increased fire danger is reported

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Sunday, August 20, 2023

FIRE DANGER INCREASING MONDAY... .A tropical wave moving across the Gulf of Mexico will increase gradient winds over the region which may further exacerbate fire danger.

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On the 16 th of August 2023 at 5:27pm the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department, received a call of a motor vehicle accident on Tiger Lane. Upon arrival deputies discovered the vehicle had rolled over several times and the driver was ejected.

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Housing Authority, City Council work toward crime solutions

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter At the previous Ville Platte City Council meeting, the subject of crime prevention was discussed, and particular attention was aimed at Housing Authority properties and surrounding neighborhoods where a number of violent and deadly crimes have taken place...

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Body is found in a Ville Platte ditch

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Ville Platte Police are investigating a possible homicide after a body was found in a ditch off of Edward Knotoe Thomas Jr. Street. The body was found on the evening of Monday, August 14.

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Assistant principal at ERA is fired

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

After accusations of sexual misconduct with a student surfaced, Patrick Guillory has been fired as assistant principal of Evangeline Reimagine Academy. Guillory has previously served as assistant principal of Pine Prairie High School.

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Candidates react to running unopposed

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor After the qualifying period for the October elections ended last Thursday, several Evangeline Parish officials were unopposed and will be re-elected for another term in office. Among those running unopposed is State Senator Heather Cloud.

After the Pine Prairie Council meeting on Thursday, August 10, a donation of property was signed. Pictured standing on the left (from right) are Councilwoman Tammy Buxton, Kristy Ardoin, and Councilmen Kevin Rodriguez and Gilbert Bordelon; seated on the left (from right) are Mayor Quint West and Chief of Police LC Deshotel; standing on the right are Village Attorney Greg Vidrine and Lelia and Derrick Thrasher. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Property is donated for a park

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor A dream of Pine Prairie Mayor Quint West finally came to fruition after an agreement was signed where the Johnson family donated 10 acres to the village for a park. The agreement was signed on Thursday, August 10, following the meeting of the Village Council.

A rosary was prayed prior to the annual Charlene Richard Anniversary Mass. This year marks the 64th anniversary of the passing of the “Little Cajun Saint.” (LSN photo by Claudette Olivier)

Annual Mass is hosted in honor of “Little Cajun Saint”

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

By: CLAUDETTE OLIVIER LSN Editor RICHARD — By the time the Rosary began prior to the 64th anniversary Mass for Charlene Richard, "The Little Cajun Saint," every seat in St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard was filled.

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