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Inmate is found hanged in city jail

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Ville Platte Chief of Police Al Perry Thomas has confirmed an inmate has been found dead in the city jail after an apparent suicide related to a hanging. The identity of the inmate has not been released. More information will be shared when it becomes available.

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Charges are upgraded

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Monday, August 7, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana State Police, on Thursday, August 3, announced charges against 23-year-old Vonteeko Anderson have been upgraded to include first degree murder.

Shown, from left, are EPTC board member Melissa Clavier, EPTC vice president Wanda Verrette, board member Tony Marks, Trey Job with the City of Bastrop, Kathy Danielson with the City of Bastrop, EPTC president Opal Andrus, second vice president Derrell Thomas and EP Tourism Marketing Manager Elizabeth West. Kneeling in front is board member Paula Darbonne. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth West)

Mardi Gras aux Bastrop

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Monday, August 7, 2023

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Last fall, Bastrop, Texas, Assistant City Manager Trey Job discussed the idea of the City of Bastrop hosting its own Mardi Gras celebration to Bastrop Special Events Manager Kathy Danielson.

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Sen. Cloud takes stance on crime after shooting

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Monday, August 7, 2023

VILLE PLATTE – In response to the recent surge in violence and shootings in Ville Platte, Senator Heather Cloud is taking a firm stance to address these critical issues head-on.

Evangeline Parish Superintendent of Schools Darwan Lazard is pictured on the left with State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley at a LEAP Success Press Conference held in Bossier City on Wednesday, August 2. The school district was recognized and honored for ranking tied for the second spot of year-to-year percent of Mastery and above change with a +4% growth. (Photo by Tone Tezeno)

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The little parish that could: Schools show growth

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Monday, August 7, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor At a press conference in Bossier City with State Superintendent of Education Dr.

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MURTLE ADAMS ZACKERY

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. today, August 6, 2023, at Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Mamou for Mrs. Murtle Adams Zackery, 91, who entered eternal rest on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. Interment will be in Zion/St.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, August 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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Tri-Parish work force declines in June from a year ago

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Monday, August 7, 2023

The Tri-Parish work force in June declined 744 people from the count a year ago. The workforce totaled 68,000 people in June, down from 69,544 in June 2022. The work force count includes the employed and those looking for a job.

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LDWF Schedules Drawdown on Chicot Lake

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Monday, August 7, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has scheduled a drawdown on Chicot Lake in Evangeline Parish for reduction of giant salvinia and for fish habitat improvement. The water control structure is scheduled to open on September 5, 2023, and the lake should dewater at a rate of 1.

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Accused Shooter Booked on 1st Degree Murder Charge

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Louisiana State Police Investigators have charged 23-year-old Vonteeko Lamar Anderson with 1st Degree Murder following the officer-involved shooting death of a Ville Platte City Marshal. Anderson was rebooked into the Evangeline Parish Jail on August 2, 2023, shortly after 6:30 P.M.

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