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Rising support for an America first agenda

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

For 31 months President Joe Biden has worked tirelessly to destroy the “America First” achievements of his predecessor. Unfortunately, Biden has largely succeeded in reversing the popular agenda enacted by President Donald Trump.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, August 17, 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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McKellar is disqualified

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Todd McKellar has been disqualified as a candidate for State Representative in District 38 following a ruling from the honorable Judge Marcus Fontenot. Full coverage in Sunday’s Gazette.

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Candidacy of legislative candidate is questioned

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor A hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, before front of the honorable Judge Marcus L. Fontenot, in regards to an objection of the candidacy of Todd P. McKellar, who is a candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives District 38.

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State Rep. speaks about economic district

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Monday, August 14, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor When State Representative Rhonda Butler first took office, she began networking with officials in St. Landry Parish in order to create a similar economic development district here in Evangeline Parish.

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Budget concerns are expressed

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Monday, August 14, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Assistant Police Chief Caleb Semien addressed budget concerns with council members during the August 9, meeting of the Mamou Town Council.

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Chief apologizes for outburst

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Monday, August 14, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor At the Pine Prairie Council Meeting, held Thursday, August 10, Chief of Police L.C. Deshotel apologized for his outburst during last month’s meeting. His outburst came over the council’s refusal to purchase him a new police unit.

LAFLEUR DISCUSSES BEYOND THE HORIZON - Justin LaFleur, Director with Beyond the Horizon in Mamou, was the guest speaker for the August 8, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Shown, from left, are Rotary President Brian Ardoin, Annette Thibodeaux, Angela Fontenot, LaFleur, Gabbie Comeaux and Justin Coreil, all with Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. (Photo courtesy of Mark Layne)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Members learn about Beyond the Horizon services

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Monday, August 14, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Angela Fontenot welcomed Justin LaFleur, director of Beyond the Horizon clinic in Mamou, as the guest speaker for the August 8, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.

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List of candidates is complete for October elections

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Monday, August 14, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor The list of candidates for the October election is now complete as the qualifying period ended at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 10.

EPSO Arrests

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Monday, August 14, 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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